Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian opposition politician, spoke to CBC News about being banned from running for president and his opposition to the war in Ukraine. Boris Nadezhdin admits Russian elections aren't free or fair, but says they are only option for change Despite being disqualified from running for president, Russian …
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Ukraine willing to send more young people into war with Russia, but wary of impact on future population
Wartime need has pushed Ukraine's government to permit calling up more of its adult population to join the fight against the Russian invasion — a long-considered, but still-contentious step that could provide Kyiv's armed forces with thousands of new recruits. Zelenskyy has warned Russia will be sending 300,000 more people …
Read More »Trudeau signs $3B security deal in Kyiv on second anniversary of Russian invasion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. PM says Ukrainians are fighting and dying for 'our collective future' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Kyiv today to mark the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The …
Read More »Putin and Xi stress their partnership as Russia pushes in northeastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping for China's proposals on ending the war in Ukraine, which have been rejected by Ukraine and its Western supporters as largely following the Kremlin's line. 2 leaders sign joint statement on deepening relationship as Putin visits China Russian President Vladimir …
Read More »As Ukraine struggles with fickle allies, Vladimir Putin is on a roll
As 2023 comes to a close, Vladmir Putin is capitalizing on a momentum shift in his war on Ukraine. With Ukraine’s President fighting to keep his country’s lifeline of military and humanitarian open, Putin ticks off some modest, but nonetheless significant wins. Stalled military help and grumpy neighbours have added …
Read More »Two years on, the war in Ukraine becomes a test of Western staying power
As world leaders made their way to Kyiv to commemorate two years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, questions remain about the strength of Western support for the embattled country. Russia wants to convince the world that Ukraine is a lost cause, expert says Anniversaries — like …
Read More »My toddler loves her autistic sister and helps me challenge my unconscious prejudices
When Jina Lee’s daughter was diagnosed with autism, she feared Mimi might be excluded. Instead, she’s learned to unravel her own ableism by watching her daughters interact. Haejin thinks her sister Mimi is beautiful — and couldn't care less about stigmas This First Person column is written by Jina Lee, …
Read More »New hockey sticks aim to spark conversation about Every Child Matters movement
Thousands of new orange and black Every Child Matters hockey sticks are now on shelves of sports stores across the country. Stick designers from Sask. hope they can spread awareness Thousands of new orange and black Every Child Matters hockey sticks now on shelves of sporting goods stores across Canada …
Read More »Their newborns were taken at birth. Years later, these women still don’t know why
Three Ottawa women say they were left traumatized after giving birth in hospitals across Canada, where child welfare authorities threatened to, or actually took their newborns away without explanation. 3 Ottawa women say 'birth alert' practice left them grappling with trauma decades later WARNING: This story contains distressing details. Three …
Read More »How National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was commemorated across Canada
Many events are being held this week across Canada to honour Indigenous children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools and their families, as the country marks its second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday. Friday is Canada's 2nd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation …
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