Peter Russell
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Russell, Ont. will keep name, change namesake due to slavery tiesThe Township of Russell has decided to keep the name of their Ontario town, in recognition of a new person named Russell who has not yet been chosen.PoliticsJul 7, 2020
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Calls continue to rename Ontario municipalities amid concerns over historical figures’ racist pastsMany are calling to rename several Ontario municipalities that are dubbed after controversial historical figures, including Vaughan, Kitchener and Russell TownshipCanadaJun 17, 2020
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‘Racism is alive in Russell,’ says Black former resident amid name change debateAs Russell Township attempts to reconcile its namesake's racist history, a former resident says racism is a modern issue for the town.Jun 15, 2020
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Ontario township looks for new namesake, but will keep its name: mayorAn eastern Ontario township is preparing to turn its back on the slave owner it's named for.CanadaJun 14, 2020
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Looming inquiry into federal judge exposes flaws with Canada’s judicial appointment processA federal judge’s possible removal from the bench less than a year after his appointment has raised troubling questions about whether judicial candidates are properly vetted before given jobs to some of Canada’s highest courts.CanadaApr 1, 2016
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