Federal government removes derogatory geographical names from online database
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Federal government removes derogatory geographical names from online database
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Federal government removes derogatory geographical names from online database
Description
July 31, 2025
The Government of Canada has removed names of geographical places considered offensive from its online databases. Natural Resources Canada and the Geographical Names Board of Canada are still working on replacing the removed names. Mary Baxter, an historian and journalist who specializes in environment history, joined Miranda Anthistle to discuss the renamings and how it might impact history.
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Federal government removes derogatory geographical names from online database05:08 | July 31, 2025 -
Tempo take in Toronto atmosphere, make official WNBA preseason debut01:48 | 6 hours ago -
‘We take this very seriously’: Toronto police chief responds to anti-Semitism allegations01:22 | April 30, 2026 -
The Baby boom happening at the Toronto Zoo09:04 | April 30, 2026 -
3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ seized in Toronto investigation tied to gunfire incidents03:55 | April 29, 2026 -
OPP sergeant dies in motorcycle collision02:27 | April 28, 2026 -
Man found NCR for brutal stabbing of ex-girlfriend granted ‘indirectly supervised’ access to community02:26 | April 28, 2026 -
‘Hearts are broken’: OPP officer killed in line of duty in Cobourg crash02:09 | April 28, 2026 -
Advocacy Group calls for legislation to protect young people online06:10 | April 28, 2026 -
Toronto Tempo players prep for WNBA inaugural season01:49 | April 27, 2026 -
Police say a 6-year-old girl died after falling from bedroom window01:22 | April 27, 2026 -
Science News Now: Artemis splashdown, a parrot overcomes disability and one robot’s quest for ping pong dominance05:12 | April 27, 2026 -
Toronto cancer patient in HIV remission after bone marrow transplant01:54 | April 26, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: April 25, 202608:56 | April 25, 2026 -
30-year-old victim identified in west-end homicide, police searching for suspects02:10 | April 25, 2026 -
Boy, 16, shot and killed in ‘brazen’ Hamilton mall shooting02:49 | April 25, 2026 -
Man pleads guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend two years ago in Scarborough02:20 | April 24, 2026 -
Toronto mayor fights back against province’s legislation to take over Billy Bishop Airport02:04 | April 24, 2026 -
Sikh Heritage Month: Recognizing the contributions of Sikh Canadians06:33 | April 24, 2026 -
Proposed plan could bring big changes to Exhibition Place03:52 | April 24, 2026 -
‘Using enough force:’ Raptors fans commend game 3 performance as team bounces back from 2-0 Cleveland lead02:09 | April 24, 2026 -
Toronto police uncover ‘first in Canada’ SMS blaster fraud scheme targeting thousands04:38 | April 23, 2026 -
$80M Lotto Max jackpot claimed by London, Ont., friends after years of dreaming big00:30 | April 23, 2026 -
Erin O’Toole appointed to Economic Advisory Committee05:23 | April 23, 2026 -
Who’s going to cover clean-up costs for Drake’s ice?04:42 | April 23, 2026 -
Liberal MP takes dig at Andrew Scheer, calls him ‘failed former Conservative leader’00:44 | April 22, 2026 -
Toronto Zoo expecting baby pygmy hippo this summer00:29 | April 22, 2026 -
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Make your home more energy efficient this Earth Day04:47 | April 22, 2026 -
Measuring our individual impact on climate change06:31 | April 22, 2026 -
Celebrate Earth Day this year by embracing sustainable fashion03:50 | April 22, 2026 -
Fairview Mall shooting: Security guard shot by jewelry store robbery suspect, Toronto police say04:33 | April 21, 2026
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Federal government removes derogatory geographical names from online database05:08 | July 31, 2025
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‘We take this very seriously’: Toronto police chief responds to anti-Semitism allegations01:22 | April 30, 2026
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The Baby boom happening at the Toronto Zoo09:04 | April 30, 2026
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3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ seized in Toronto investigation tied to gunfire incidents03:55 | April 29, 2026
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OPP sergeant dies in motorcycle collision02:27 | April 28, 2026
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Man found NCR for brutal stabbing of ex-girlfriend granted ‘indirectly supervised’ access to community02:26 | April 28, 2026
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‘Hearts are broken’: OPP officer killed in line of duty in Cobourg crash02:09 | April 28, 2026
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Advocacy Group calls for legislation to protect young people online06:10 | April 28, 2026
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Police say a 6-year-old girl died after falling from bedroom window01:22 | April 27, 2026
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Global News at 6 Toronto: April 25, 202608:56 | April 25, 2026
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Man pleads guilty to murdering ex-girlfriend two years ago in Scarborough02:20 | April 24, 2026
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Toronto police uncover ‘first in Canada’ SMS blaster fraud scheme targeting thousands04:38 | April 23, 2026
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$80M Lotto Max jackpot claimed by London, Ont., friends after years of dreaming big00:30 | April 23, 2026
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Celebrate Earth Day this year by embracing sustainable fashion03:50 | April 22, 2026
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Fairview Mall shooting: Security guard shot by jewelry store robbery suspect, Toronto police say04:33 | April 21, 2026
Federal government removes derogatory geographical names from online database
Description
July 31, 2025
The Government of Canada has removed names of geographical places considered offensive from its online databases. Natural Resources Canada and the Geographical Names Board of Canada are still working on replacing the removed names. Mary Baxter, an historian and journalist who specializes in environment history, joined Miranda Anthistle to discuss the renamings and how it might impact history.
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