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GlobalFest Human Rights Forum in Calgary tackles racism and discriminationSome tough but important topics are being discussed at the GlobalFest Human Rights Forum.CanadaOct 13, 2020
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Quentrel Provo nominated for Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 awardHalifax's 33-year-old advocate against violence has been nominated for a national Top 40 Under 40 award.CanadaAug 9, 2020
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Kelowna protesters join countrywide Extinction Rebellion rallyProtesters in Kelowna joined in with the countrywide Extinction Rebellion on Monday evening.EnvironmentOct 8, 2019
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Students in New Brunswick to demand action on climate change in rallyStudents 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.CanadaSep 26, 2019
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Woman who helped Edward Snowden calls on Canada to accept other refugeesVanessa Rodel, who helped shelter Edward Snowden in Hong Kong, has settled in Montreal.CanadaMay 29, 2019
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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal rules in favour of transgender politicianMorgane Oger was the first person who identified as transgender to run for election in B.C.'s legislature.CanadaMar 27, 2019
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Peterborough activist Rosemary Ganley to receive YMCA Peace MedalRosemary Ganley recently served on the G7 council on issues of gender equality.EducationNov 13, 2018
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Peterborough remembers tireless poverty advocate Carol WinterTo many, she was the face of kindness and compassion. Carol Winter died Thursday morning at her home. She was 75. Jason Blowe said he’s known Winter for decades; He credits her for helping him find a home when he came to Peterborough. “The world would be a better place, if everybody was like that...CanadaOct 20, 2017
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‘War of the Woods’ activist encouraged by current environmental passionA woman who became the face of the fight to protect B.C.'s old growth forests more than two decades ago says she's encouraged by the current show of passion to protect the province's natural resources.EnvironmentMay 20, 2017
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Mischief charge against Ontario woman who gave water to slaughter-bound pigs dismissedActivist Anita Krajnc has been found not guilty of mischief.CanadaMay 4, 2017
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