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TRC head questions why Catholic Church didn't sell property to compensate victims

TRC head questions why Catholic Church didn't sell property to compensate victims

Murray Sinclair, a former senator, also believes the current Liberal government should seek outside legal advice on the final agreement that released Catholic entities of their remaining financial obligations, including raising $25 million for survivors
Chief urges reflection about residential schools on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Chief urges reflection about residential schools on Truth and Reconciliation Day

Ceremonies, marches and other gatherings are scheduled across Canada to observe the federal statutory holiday, also known as Orange Shirt Day, which was established last year following the discovery of suspected unmarked burial sites at former residential schools
Ontario's top court to hear government's appeal of mandatory teacher math test case

Ontario's top court to hear government's appeal of mandatory teacher math test case

A lower court had struck down the math proficiency test as infringing equality provisions in the Charter because it found the test had a disproportionate effect on racialized teachers when it was first implemented last year
Several oyster brands recalled due to salmonella contamination

Several oyster brands recalled due to salmonella contamination

Oyster Kings Inc. issued a recall on a dozen oyster brands on Wednesday
Barrie's mayor required police protection due to threats

Barrie's mayor required police protection due to threats

'Unfortunately, it seems to come with the territory these days, but that doesn’t make it OK,' says Barrie mayor
Less than one per cent of U of T students requested vax mandate exemption

Less than one per cent of U of T students requested vax mandate exemption

The university did not say how many exemption requests have been granted, or how many students have not had a booster dose, but said the 'vast majority' of those living on campus received three shots before arriving
Jeremy MacKenzie, leader of online group 'Diagolon,' arrested in Nova Scotia: RCMP

Jeremy MacKenzie, leader of online group 'Diagolon,' arrested in Nova Scotia: RCMP

The Nova Scotia RCMP say he was arrested in Cole Harbour, N.S., on a Canada-wide warrant related to charges laid by the Mounties in Saskatchewan in July
Adapting to climate change faster will save Canada billions, new analysis says

Adapting to climate change faster will save Canada billions, new analysis says

In 2021, severe weather caused $2.1 billion in insured damages, which does not include costs related to public infrastructure or uninsured private losses
Jupiter will still be very visible over next few days: astronomers

Jupiter will still be very visible over next few days: astronomers

Mike Karakas, a member of the association of Lunar & Planetary Observers, expects over the next few days there will be many images of Jupiter being shared.
Federal government adds inclusive language to application process for judges

Federal government adds inclusive language to application process for judges

The change is intended make the questionnaire more respectful by adding inclusive language for people to self-identify with 'diversity characteristics'