Activist

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• B.C. Human Rights Tribunal rules in favour of transgender politician

  Morgane Oger was the first person who identified as transgender to run for election in B.C.'s legislature.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2019
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• Peterborough activist Rosemary Ganley to receive YMCA Peace Medal

  Rosemary Ganley recently served on the G7 council on issues of gender equality.

  Education

  Nov 13, 2018
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• Peterborough remembers tireless poverty advocate Carol Winter

  To 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...

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2017