5 d. ago This is how people in Ontario are marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Today officially marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which recognizes the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools in Canada, reflecting on the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families, and communities. The holiday was officially proposed back in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which, under Action 80, called upon the federal government (in collaboration with Indigenous peoples) to establish a statutory holiday to ensure that "public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process." Sept. 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, which was established in 2013 and honours Phyllis' story, whose new orange shirt was taken on her first day at a residential school when she was only six years old. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture and freedom that many Indigenous children experienced in these schools, and serve...

Society

6 d. ago High school football player reunites with teammates after fracturing spine

Colton Mims, 15, suffered spinal fractures after being pancaked after a play by a much-larger opponent in viral incident.

Society

8 d. ago Ride a vintage train through fall colours at this lakeside railway in Ontario

With Ontario's fall colours soon to reach their peak in the province, now's the time to plan a road trip to get out and take in those views, and the Port Stanley Terminal Rail is a great way to experience the vibrant seasonal hues and take in a bit of history in the process.This heritage railway offers Scenic Train Rides that take you on a vintage locomotive through the lakeside village of Port Stanley. The 60-minute trip wraps up at Whytes Park, where you can hop off, stretch your legs, snap photos with the old-school circus car, and take in the fall foliage that surrounds the park.If you're looking for something a little more festive, the Pumpkin Patch Train Ride is a seasonal offering, too. It takes you out to a pumpkin patch at Whytes Park, where you can even pick out a pumpkin to bring home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Railway City Tourism (@railwaycity...

Transport

9 d. ago High school football player speaks out after teammate fractures opponent’s spine

Rhys Biske, a player on Kalamazoo Central High School football team, said he could not defend his teammate's actions.

Society

1 week ago James Scongack: What the federal budget should include to secure Canada’s future

The Green Ribbon Panel believes the next 100 days will provide a unique opportunity for Canada’s new government to take decisive action

Other

1 week ago High school takes ‘decisive action’ after player’s fractured spine in football incident

A 15-year-old player suffered spinal fractures after being pancaked by an opponent

Society

1 week ago Player suffers fractured spine in shocking high school football incident

Player, 15, in Michigan was hospitalized after being pancaked by a much-larger opponent.

Sport

2 w. ago Harvard Business School graduate arrested on charges he cheated fellow alums out of over $4 million

NEW YORK (AP) — A Harvard Business School graduate was arrested Thursday on fraud charges alleging he swindled fellow alumni of the prestigious school out of over $4 million in a Ponzi scheme, even assuring one investor they would soon “brag” about their “crazy gains” at the school’s reunion. Vladimir Artamonov, 46, was taken into […]

Economics

2 w. ago Gold Reserve Provides Update on U.S. Court Decision in 2020 PDVSA Bondholders Action

PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (BSX: GRZ.BH) (OTCQX: GDRZF) (“Gold Reserve” or the “Company”) announces that on September 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) issued a decision granting partial summary judgment in favor of the 2020 Bondholders and denying Plaintiff PDVSA’s and PDVH’s motion […]

Economics

2 w. ago York Catholic District School Board could be next to face provincial takeover

Since he was appointed education minister in March, Paul Calandra has appointed supervisors to take control of several of the province's largest school boards.

Society

3 w. ago Teen, 14, charged after imitation firearm brought to Sherwood Park high school

A 14-year-old is facing charges after police seized an imitation firearm from a Sherwood Park high school Thursday. Strathcona County RCMP issued a news release just after 2 p.m. Thursday advising of a heavy police presence at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School after officers received a firearms complaint. One person was taken into custody, and […]

Events

3 w. ago As AI tools reshape education, schools struggle with how to draw the line on cheating

The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. High school and college educators around the country say student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat. “The cheating is off the charts. […]

Society

3 w. ago Ng: Ford government was right to take over Ottawa public school board

Parents need a responsible board of trustees to govern the education of their children. The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board fell short.

Politics