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Didsbury passes bylaw to ban decorative flags, crosswalks from government landDidsbury has passed a public spaces neutrality bylaw, restricting the Alberta community to flying only government flags and maintaining standardized road and crosswalk markings.PerspectivesMar 25
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Americans view each other as morally bad, poll says. Canada is the oppositeWhile 47 per cent of Americans said their fellow citizens are morally good — the lowest score of any country — 92 per cent of Canadians had a positive moral view of each other.CanadaMar 5
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Toronto sees hundreds of thousands rally for Iran ‘Day of Action’Demonstrators called for an end to government repression in Iran as widespread protests inside the country have been met with violent crackdowns.CanadaFeb 15
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Meeting with Pope Leo was ‘encouraging,’ says LGBTQ+ Catholic activistThe Rev. James Martin, a New York-based Jesuit author and editor, said Leo told him he intended to continue Pope Francis’ policy of LGBTQ+ acceptance.WorldSep 1, 2025
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Canadians facing device searches and detainment is ‘not a pattern,’ U.S. ambassador saysA survey in early May found 52 per cent of respondents feel that "it is no longer safe for all Canadians travelling to the United States."WorldJun 7, 2025
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No new pope elected in 1st conclave vote by Catholic cardinalsThe dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, urged the voters to set aside all personal interests and find a pope who prizes unity.WorldMay 7, 2025
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New Victoria police training program seeks to build bridges with community groupsChief Del Manak says the new program will help build trust, respect and communication between officers and the city's diverse communities and cultures.CrimeApr 23, 2025
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Pope Francis: Here are the key dates in the late pontiff’s lifeJorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children in Dec. 17, 1936. Here's a timeline of key events in his life.WorldApr 21, 2025
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Saskatoon declared a LGBTQ2-safe citySaskatoon has been declared a LGBTQ2-safe city, but how do advocates and people part of the community feel about the decleration?CanadaMar 27, 2025
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Transgender woman in Alberta seeks judicial review in 911 discrimination caseMarni Panas, a transgender woman, filed a complaint in 2019 after she was misgendered three times by dispatchers.CanadaFeb 20, 2025
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Transgender Albertan says tribunal ruling will lead to justice for LGBTQ2 communityMarni Panas, a transgender woman, filed the complaint against the Edmonton Police Service in 2019 after she called 911 to ask for a welfare check on her friend.CanadaJan 15, 2025
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‘Discriminatory comments’ at SD23 public meeting lead to suspension of second comment periodWhile Tiede wouldn’t elaborate on the types of comments recently directed at the trustees, she says the move was made to protect the students, staff and trustees.EducationMar 9, 2023
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Racism can become a political flashpoint — advocates say it needs to be a conversationIt’s the latest controversy in a federal election campaign that has, at times, focused on racism.PoliticsSep 19, 2019
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‘Healing Ceilings’ to lift patient spirits at Port Perry hospitalWork is still being done to revitalize the Port Perry Hospital one year after the facility reopened – a fire in 2017 caused extensive damage.HealthSep 18, 2019
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Small New Brunswick village removes ‘straight pride’ flag after backlashChipman Mayor Carson Atkinson says the flag met the village council's criteria because it "recognizes, accepts and respects the rights of individuals under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms."CanadaOct 22, 2018
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N.B. village’s removal of straight-pride flag is discrimination, creator saysGlenn Bishop doesn't understand why Chipman village officials removed the flag after a single day.PoliticsOct 23, 2018
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Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman calls for groups to remove controversial speaker from eventLinda Sarsour, an American left-wing activist, is one of three panelists scheduled to speak at an event being held at the Ukrainian Labour Temple.PoliticsApr 23, 2019
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Trudeau changes course, says ‘genocide’ when citing MMIWG report’s findingsEarlier in the day, Justin Trudeau didn't say genocide. Then he did, to a conference in Vancouver.PoliticsJun 3, 2019
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Employment rate of recent immigrants to Canada reached new high last year: MemoThe memo says the employment rate for immigrants aged 25 to 54 who landed less than five years ago, was 71 per cent last year. It was the indicator's highest level since 2006 -- which is as far back as the data goes.CanadaJun 8, 2019
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Edmonton celebrates Pride despite parade cancellationEdmonton's Pride March was subdued but celebratory on Saturday.Jun 8, 2019