Activist

• Halifax gathers to honour Africville activist known for decades-long protest

  More than 100 people gathered in Halifax to honour Africville activist Eddie Carvery, known for his 55-year protest on the site of the historic Black community.

  Canada

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• Push to bring once-jailed Iranian activist to Canada for life-saving transplant

  Elham Modarresi was jailed for protesting the Iranian regime and denied a critical medication for a liver condition. Now she's facing liver failure in a Turkish hospital.

  World

  Jan 24, 2024
  
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• Trucker guilty of careless driving causing 2020 death of animal rights activist

  Andrew Blake appeared by video today before an Ontario court and pleaded guilty to the provincial offence.

  Crime

  Mar 27, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont.-area citizens group aims to preserve Lemoine Point Farm

  The "Save Lemoine Point Farm" group is concerned that the land could get bought by a developer when the property goes up for sale.

  Environment

  Oct 6, 2022
• Will Charles III be an ‘Activist King’?

  King Charles III dedicated much of his time as a heir-apparent to activism, prompting speculation about whether his political activity will end following his accession.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2022
• GlobalFest Human Rights Forum in Calgary tackles racism and discrimination

  Some tough but important topics are being discussed at the GlobalFest Human Rights Forum.

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2020
• Quentrel Provo nominated for Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 award

  Halifax's 33-year-old advocate against violence has been nominated for a national Top 40 Under 40 award.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2020
• Kelowna protesters join countrywide Extinction Rebellion rally

  Protesters in Kelowna joined in with the countrywide Extinction Rebellion on Monday evening.

  Environment

  Oct 8, 2019
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• Students in New Brunswick to demand action on climate change in rally

  Students all around the world are going to be leaving on Friday to demand action on climate change. The protest is part of an international movement led by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2019
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• Woman who helped Edward Snowden calls on Canada to accept other refugees

  Vanessa Rodel, who helped shelter Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, has settled in Montreal.

  Canada

  May 29, 2019