6 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Reconciling with history on National Indigenous Peoples Day

The proper response to incomplete truths — or even falsehoods — about Canada's past is more open discussion

Society

8 h. ago Alectra marks Indigenous History Month with key achievement towards truth and reconciliation efforts

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra announced today its achievement of Phase 1 certification in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, marking an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to advancing Truth and Reconciliation. The announcement coincides with National Indigenous History Month, a time to reflect on the diverse cultures, […]

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3 d. ago Things to do in Calgary in June: Sled Island | National Indigenous Peoples Day | Calgary Stampeders

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our full events listings for more. National Indigenous Peoples Day View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heritage Park YYC (@heritageparkyyc) Heritage Park is hosting National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations […]

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4 d. ago Canada, U.S. say don’t travel to Iran ‘for any reason’ amid Israel conflict

A new alert was issued by the U.S. the same day that Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people in the middle of the Iranian capital Tehran to evacuate.

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4 d. ago What cops ‘covered up’ about the Nova Scotia massacre: Full Comment podcast

There are many lingering questions about the two-day killing spree by Gabriel Wortman that killed 22 people in Nova Scotia in 2020, even after a joint federal/provincial commission wrapped up its inquiry. Investigative journalist Paul Palango joins Brian Lilley to discuss why he thinks all signs point to the RCMP covering up that Wortman was […]

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1 week ago B.C. Mountie faces driving charges following Greenwood crash that injured 3

An RCMP officer faces two charges under the Motor Vehicle Act after a crash in southeastern B.C. last Canada Day that left three people injured.

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1 week ago Father's Day funnies: Father's DayComics and cartoons celebrating dads on Father's Day June 15

This Sunday is a time for dads — it’s Father’s Day on June 15, 2025, which happens on the third Sunday of June each year in dozens of countries around the world. It’s not a stat holiday, but it is a day that many people mark by thanking fathers for all that they do. It’s […]

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1 week ago Father's Day funnies: Father's Day Comics and cartoons celebrating dads on Father's Day June 15

This Sunday is a time for dads — it’s Father’s Day on June 15, 2025, which happens on the third Sunday of June each year in dozens of countries around the world. It’s not a stat holiday, but it is a day that many people mark by thanking fathers for all that they do. It’s […]

Culture

2 w. ago 'Indispensable': New Nonprofit Chamber CEO highlights sector's contributions to Alberta economy

'So many people interact with nonprofits every day and don't always know that'

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2 w. ago Bright colours, open doors: Kickstand Edmonton opens new primary care clinic for youth

“Today marks a really important day for our young people to be able to access a range of health and wellbeing services in one location,” said Katherine Hay, executive director of Kickstand.

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2 w. ago Vancouver's park board eyes free access to city's most popular gardens for Indigenous visitors

If approved, daytime admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden and the Bloedel Conservatory would be free for all First Nations, Métis and Inuit people starting June 21 — National Indigenous Peoples Day.

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3 w. ago B.C. health minister says about 6,000 on ’extended leave’ from mental health care

The suspect in last month's Lapu Lapu Day festival attack that killed 11 people was on extended leave from involuntary mental health treatment at the time

Politics

4 w. ago Toronto filmmaker shows dangers of Roblox and the metaverse in new documentary

In many ways, video games have a positive impact on people's lives. From pure entertainment and connecting with friends to stimulating your brain and even exercising, there is all kinds of data to show the benefits of gaming. But there's also a darker side to the medium that often goes unseen.Covering that very subject matter is Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed, a new Canadian documentary from Toronto-based filmmaker Ann Shin (My Enemy, My Brother), TVO Docs and Fathom Film Group.In the film, Shin explores the concept of a "metaverse" — virtual worlds in which humans can interact using 3D avatars — from the perspective of Roblox, the massively popular online kids game that allows players to create their own in-game experiences.According to developer Roblox Corporation, around 85 million people play the game every day, with about 40 per cent of them being under 13.Unfortunately, this also led many bad actors...

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