Hundreds of students staged classroom walkouts on Wednesday morning to protest the Alberta government's planned policies around transgender youth. Young people walked out of classes in Edmonton, Leduc Wednesday morning Hundreds of Alberta students staged classroom walkouts Wednesday to protest the provincial government's planned policies around transgender youth. At 10 …
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King Charles thanks well-wishers after his cancer diagnosis
The king said it was heartening to hear how his diagnosis had helped to shine a light on the organizations that support cancer patients in Britain and elsewhere. 'Such kind thoughts are the greatest comfort and encouragement,' says royal King Charles seen for first time since cancer diagnosis 4 days …
Read More »Prince Harry arrives in London to see King Charles after monarch’s cancer diagnosis
Prince Harry arrived in London Tuesday afternoon for a rare visit with his father, King Charles. Harry was seen arriving in a black SUV Tuesday after an overnight flight from California Prince Harry arrived in London Tuesday afternoon for a rare visit with his father, King Charles. Harry was seen …
Read More »Death toll from Philippine landslides, floods rises to 14
TOPSHOT – A man wades through floodwaters brought about by heavy rains at a residential neighbourhood in Propseridad town, Agusan del Sur province on southern Mindanao island on February 1, 2024. Floods and landslides triggered by torrential rain have killed six people in the Philippines, with one other person missing, …
Read More »Black leadership classes, trivia competitions and celebrations take students beyond Black History Month
There's growing recognition of the need for Canadian students to learn a broader picture of Black history, culture and contributions — and often people working outside of traditional classrooms are pushing the conversation forward during Black History Month and beyond. These initiatives make Black excellence a core part of learning …
Read More »A historic Alberta cemetery is being reclaimed to honour the Black pioneers who are buried there
The legacy of 13 Black pioneers who made northern Alberta their home will memorialized with new headstones to mark their graves. New tombstones to preserve the stories of the 13 Campsie, Alta., settlers Decades after a historic Alberta cemetery was reclaimed from the forest, a group of volunteers is preserving …
Read More »Inquest jury finds killer Myles Sanderson accidentally died of acute cocaine toxicity
After days of witnesses and evidence, and hours of deliberation, the jury at the coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Sanderson came back Thursday night with recommendations and their findings on his death. Jury lays out 4 recommendations for Saskatoon police, RCMP as coroner’s inquest ends WARNING: Some content …
Read More »Environmentalists raise a stink about world’s largest cruise ship
The world's largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks — is raising environmental concerns. The ship, which runs nearly 365 metres from bow to stern, left Miami on Saturday for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics. Icon of the Seas, with 20 decks, 7 …
Read More »Why thousands of women marched in the streets of Kenya this weekend
Thousands of people marched in cities and towns in Kenya during protests Saturday over the recent slayings of more than a dozen women. At least 14 women have been killed in Kenya this month alone, local activists say As It Happens7:39Why thousands of women marched in the streets of Kenya …
Read More »PHL, Vietnam sign agreement for incident prevention and management in S. China Sea
Pacts on agriculture, maritime security, and cultural cooperation also inked President Bongbong Marcos and his delegation arrived in Vietnam on Monday, Jan. 29, for a two-day state visit./PCO/ (Eagle News) — The Philippines and Vietnam on Tuesday, Jan. 30, signed agreements to maintain peace and security in the South China …
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