Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate over trans rights on Wednesday, saying “biological males” should be banned from women’s sports, change rooms and bathrooms. Conservative leader says federal jurisdiction may limit what he can do to restrict trans women's access Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stepped into the debate …
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Teachers in Saskatchewan now have to report to parents or guardians every time a student wants to change their name or pronouns at school, but the repercussions for not following those rules remain hazy. Consequences for those who don’t follow policy still unclear Before a typical school year, Regina elementary …
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is reiterating his claim that his government's school pronoun policy was based on extensive consultations with parents, teachers and others, but a judge says there's no evidence those occurred. Premier Scott Moe says he'll recall legislature Oct. 10 to invoke notwithstanding clause Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe …
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A provincial government is again threatening to invoke the Constitution's notwithstanding clause — this time over an education policy change that a court has tried to pause. Clause gives parliaments in Canada power to override certain portions of the charter for 5 year terms A provincial government is again threatening …
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After more than 900 kilometres in 21 days, a Tataskweyak Cree Nation woman reached the finish line of a run across Manitoba to raise awareness about diabetes in Indigenous communities. Tamara Beardy's journey began in Tataskweyak Cree Nation Aug. 13. After more than 900 kilometres, a Tataskweyak Cree Nation woman …
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Several Swedish lawmakers said Friday they would boycott this year’s Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the private foundation that administers the prestigious awards invited representatives of the three countries to attend. The Nobel Foundation then withdrew its invitation, citing the "strong reactions." Lawmakers threatened to boycott ceremony, citing Russia's war …
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Gilas Pilipinas’ game against China–its last in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 on Saturday–was not a “no-bearing” game after all. With the Filipinos’ 96-75 victory over the Chinese, GILAS earned a slot for next year’s 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. This was made possible after the Philippine team finished …
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MESSAGE SENT. (From left) Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri and Senators Joel Villanueva, Ronald dela Rosa and Juan Edgardo Angara (partly hidden) – all wearing black West Philippine Sea statement shirts – react as Gilas scores during the FIBA Basketball World Cup match between the Philippines and China at Smart …
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Photo shows the logo of the ASEAN Summit 2023 displayed in Jakarta. AFP President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to fly to Indonesia today (Monday) for the 43rd ASEAN Summit where he is expected to make a strong push for a statement on recent Chinese incursions in the West Philippine …
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MARIAH CAREY One hundred and fourteen days before Christmas, American diva Mariah Carey acknowledged the Philippines’ claim to the world’s lengthiest Yuletide holiday season, which famously kicks off at the beginning of the “ber” months. On Saturday, Carey responded to a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, which …
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