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Pink Shirt Day, where it all began

Pink Shirt Day, where it all began

While the Pink Shirt Day Movement started in Canada back in 2007, UNICEF Canada points out there is still work to be done to reduce the number of kids being bullied.
Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents

Saskatchewan chief to lead advisory committee on residential school documents

A chief in Saskatchewan who became well-known after his First Nation found what are believed to be 751 unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school will lead a new committee for sharing documents connected to the institutions.
Accused extremist recruiter expected to plead guilty to terrorism charges

Accused extremist recruiter expected to plead guilty to terrorism charges

OTTAWA — An accused extremist recruiter is returning to the Ontario Superior Court on Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to terrorism offences, eight years after he was first charged.
Biden: Putin's suspension of US arms treaty 'big mistake'

Biden: Putin's suspension of US arms treaty 'big mistake'

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin made a "big mistake” by suspending his country's participation in the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control treaty.
China, Russia targeting Canada's artificial intelligence know-how, CSIS warns

China, Russia targeting Canada's artificial intelligence know-how, CSIS warns

OTTAWA — Canada's spy service warns that adversaries will turn to espionage and foreign interference tactics to target the country's increasingly important artificial-intelligence sector.
Ukrainian newcomers assess options in Canada year after war at home

Ukrainian newcomers assess options in Canada year after war at home

TORONTO — Yuliia Kleban remembers waking up to a message from her manager on Feb. 24, 2022, telling her Russia had started invading her country.
'Incredibly premature' to consider drug decriminalization, Alberta police chiefs say

'Incredibly premature' to consider drug decriminalization, Alberta police chiefs say

CALGARY — The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police says it believes, based on research it commissioned, that it would be "incredibly premature" to think about decriminalizing drugs.
Canadian military says it has tracked, stopped China surveillance in Arctic waters

Canadian military says it has tracked, stopped China surveillance in Arctic waters

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces confirm that they are aware of recent efforts by China to conduct surveillance operations in Canadian airspace and waters.
China says it's seeking role in Ukraine peace settlement

China says it's seeking role in Ukraine peace settlement

BEIJING (AP) — The foreign minister of China, which has provided strong political backing for Russia in its invasion of Ukraine , said Tuesday his country wants to play a role in ending the conflict.
Feds' hiring of international group to advise on unmarked graves called 'misstep'

Feds' hiring of international group to advise on unmarked graves called 'misstep'

OTTAWA — The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation says there are many problems with a $2 million contract Ottawa recently signed with an international group to get its advice on unmarked graves.
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