23 h. ago Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis

Gov. Gen. says the pontiff's apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical injustices

Politics

4 d. ago The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope’s voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, says he became still and […]

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5 d. ago ’A man of his word’: Canadian Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors reflect on Pope Francis

After years of groups advocating for the head of the church to apologize to survivors on Canadian soil, Francis promised to do so in the spring of 2022

Politics

5 d. ago ’Man of compassion:’ Indigenous leaders, residential school survivors on Pope Francis

It’s been nearly three years since Pope Francis travelled to Canada to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools. But for some Indigenous survivors, memories of the historic day remain fresh in their minds. “His statements of apology still have a lot of impact to a lot of us residential school survivors,” Piita […]

Politics

5 d. ago Remembering Pope Francis: Pontiff recalled in Edmonton, Maskwacis and Lac Ste. Anne

Edmonton Archbishop Richard Smith said Monday that the Pope raised the issue of residential schools in the public consciousness.

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5 d. ago Catholics in Alberta mourn the death of Pope Francis, reflect on his legacy

For many Catholics in Alberta, the most enduring part of Pope Francis' legacy will be his historic apology for the Catholic's role in church-run residential schools.

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6 d. ago Carney and Poilievre are both Catholic. Here’s how they reacted to the Pope’s death

Both leaders mentioned the Pope's visit to Canada and the apology he offered to First Nations people regarding residential schools

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6 d. ago Canadians remember Pope Francis for historic apology for residential schools

Pope Francis will be remembered by Canadian Catholics as a progressive leader whose approach to the papacy helped usher in a new era of Indigenous relations and make the church more responsive to its rank and file. The Vatican says the pontiff died Monday at age 88. Francis was the global leader of Canada’s most […]

Society

2 w. ago Conservative Skyview candidate says he wasn't involved in fighting at Sikh temple

The Conservative candidate for Calgary Skyview riding has denied accusations from his Liberal counterpart that he was part of a violent brawl at a Sikh temple a year ago. A statement put out on Wednesday by Hafeez Malik, the riding’s Liberal candidate alleged footage on social media that shows Amanpreet S. Gill involvement in a […]

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2 w. ago Ukraine says more than 150 Chinese mercenaries fighting for Russia

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine on Wednesday expanded on its claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting for Russia’s invading army, saying it had gathered detailed intelligence on more than 150 mercenaries Moscow allegedly recruited through social media. In China, officials called the allegations “totally unfounded.” The Ukrainian accusation and Chinese denial come as […]

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3 w. ago Poilievre defends candidate accused of denying residential schools history

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called accusations a party candidate in B.C. has denied the history of residential schools "misleading," and said he stands by his nominee.

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3 w. ago Chris Selley: Robert Carney’s story is the story of Canada Liberals don’t talk about

Liberals in particular could benefit from an honest reckoning with their efforts at 'reconciliation'

Economics

3 w. ago Tories drop candidate who said Quebec massacre survivor plays ‘victim game’

Liberal candidate Nathalie Provost says she wants to see Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre call out 'shameful' comments by dropped Conservative candidate Simon Payette.

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3 w. ago Chief wants Tories to drop candidate accused of denying residential schools history

More than 150,000 Indigenous children were forced to attend residential schools, the last of which closed in 1996. An estimated 6,000 children died in the schools

Society

3 w. ago Liberals drop Edmonton candidate who praised Hamas, Hezbollah in video

Loyola said in the 2009 video taken at an anti-NATO protest that Hamas and Hezbollah, both listed terrorist organizations in Canada, should be lionized, not condemned

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3 w. ago Conservatives drop 3rd candidate from election race in B.C. riding

Late Tuesday evening, the Conservatives ousted a third candidate from being their party's nominee but did not say why he had been removed.

Politics

3 w. ago Nigel Biggar: Residential schools were no ‘atrocity.’ Just look at the evidence

Too many people know full well that the data is being misrepresented and yet have failed to offer any correction

Society

3 w. ago Carney says Paul Chiang has his ‘confidence,’ despite ‘terrible lapse of judgment’

The federal Liberals have been facing pressure to drop candidate after comments about handing a Conservative over to Chinese authorities

Transport

3 w. ago Carney says Paul Chiang has his ‘confidence,’ despite ‘terrible lapse in judgment’

The federal Liberals have been facing pressure to drop candidate after comments about handing a Conservative over to Chinese authorities

Transport

4 w. ago Liberals drop Thomas Keeper as Calgary confederation candidate

According to a CBC News report, Keeper was dropped for failing to disclose a stayed domestic assault charge from 2005.

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