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New name for Edmonton’s Oliver neighbourhood approved by city councilEdmonton city council has approved a new name for the Oliver neighbourhood.CanadaFeb 21, 2024
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Ryerson Recreation Center in Hamilton a step away from being renamed KanetskareThe renaming of the Ryerson Recreation Centre in Hamilton to a Mohawk word meaning bay or inlet was approved by a council subcommittee Thursday.PoliticsMay 11, 2023
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London, Ont. city council moving forward with motion to rename Paul Haggis ParkA U.S. jury ordered the London-born film director to pay at least US$7.5 million in compensatory damages last week to a woman who accused him of rape.CanadaNov 21, 2022
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Jury decision in 2017 rape lawsuit reignites push to rename London’s Paul Haggis ParkThe push comes after a U.S. jury last week ordered Paul Haggis to pay at least $7.5 million in compensatory damages to a woman who had accused him of rape.PoliticsNov 15, 2022
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Short list of names offered for former Kingston elementary school named for Sir John A. MacdonaldA short list of four names for the former Sir John A. Macdonald public school has been established. The final selection for the new school name is expected by the end of May.EducationApr 7, 2022
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Makwendam new name for former Ryerson school in BurlingtonThe HDSB began a process to rename the school in September after calls from the public to make the change.EducationNov 18, 2021
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Ontario Human Rights Commission seeks public input on derogatory street, building namesIt also points to growing calls for officials to rename roads, buildings and other institutions named after historic figures, for the same reasons.CanadaSep 23, 2021
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Trustees in Halton Region vote to rename Ryerson Public SchoolThe school board says the renaming process will begin in September to allow parents, guardians, students and community members to provide their input.EducationJun 17, 2021
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Winnipeg mayor to introduce motion calling for Bishop Grandin Boulevard name changeWinnipeg's mayor says it's time to change the controversial name of a major Winnipeg roadway.PoliticsJun 12, 2021
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STC calls for John A. MacDonald Road name change in SaskatoonThe Saskatoon Tribal Council is calling for the renaming of John A. MacDonald Road following the discovery of 215 Indigenous children's bodies at a former residential school site.CanadaJun 10, 2021
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