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Family seeks apology after Indigenous history material using 'inappropriate' terms handed out in London class

An Indigenous parent wants an apology from the London District Catholic School Board in Ontario, saying material using "inappropriate" terms for Indigenous people was given out in his daughter's Grade 11 history class. The board says the resource was shared in a lesson on WW I, and the teacher, students and families will get the "necessary guidance, information and appropriate supports."   

Military police watchdog reviewing sex assault investigation of officer who died by suicide

Canada’s military police complaints commission will conduct an investigation into the handling of a sexual assault complaint against an air force flight instructor who later took his own life.

Nygard's private office bedroom suite not a 'hidden secret,' defence says

The private bedroom suite in Peter Nygard's downtown Toronto office, where he is accused of sexually assaulting five women, was not a "hidden secret," his defence lawyer said Wednesday morning.

'Show us the money,' N.L. premier tells Quebec over new Churchill Falls deal

Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says if Quebec wants a new hydro deal then the province needs to "show us the money."

43-year-old Canadian marathoner Malindi Elmore one step closer to Paris Olympics after running qualifying standard

Malindi Elmore, a 43-year-old mother of two from Kelowna, B.C., achieved the qualifying standard for the women's Olympic marathon in Paris, finishing 13th among female participants in two hours 23 minutes 30 seconds on Sunday in Berlin.

Tiny bobcat kitten named Lee rescued in last weekend's post-tropical storm

Lee, a bobcat kitten rescued during post-tropical storm Lee in New Brunswick's Jolicure area, will be cared for at the Atlantic Wildlife Institute until next spring.

Guests were stuck upside down on a ride for almost 30 minutes, Canada's Wonderland says

In a statement to CBC Toronto, the company confirmed the Lumberjack ride became stuck upside down with guests onboard at about 10:40 p.m and was brought down by 11:05 p.m.

Evacuation order issued in First Nation threatened by northern Alberta wildfire

Some residents of the Dene Tha' First Nation in northern Alberta have been forced to leave their homes as a wildfire moves closer to the community.

Moneris network outage causes widespread disruption of credit, debit payments

Credit- and debit-processing firm Moneris confirmed it experienced a network outage on Saturday, causing problems with customer payment terminals in several parts of Canada.

Quebec's Anticosti Island named UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of Quebec's natural treasures, which holds ancient evidence of the first global mass extinction of animal life on Earth, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling Canadian images

From the Beyhive in British Columbia to an industrial fire in New Brunswick, these are some of the best Canadian images of the week.

Women on the Prairies are chasing extreme storms. Here's why

Online group Girls Who Chase has created a global community of women who head into severe weather to record images, report damage and help scientists understand the impact of storms to be better prepared

How an outdoor enthusiast with physical disabilities found healing in Ontario backcountry

For years, Ben Chamberlain, who has been living with physical disabilities half his life, wasn't sure he'd return to a backcountry trail, but he now spends time each year in Ontario's wilderness. He isn't alone in pushing his limits to get into nature. A Windsor man who uses a wheelchair made it to Hardwood Lookout Trail summit in Algonquin Park.

Edmontonians rally to support loved ones devastated by earthquake in Morocco

Edmonton's Moroccan community is mobilizing to send donations and share information as nearly 3,000 people have died following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday. from https://ift.tt/axwFIsM

Man found with guns and drugs after calling in overdose has sentence overturned due to Good Samaritan Act

Paul Eric Wilson’s eight-year sentence was overturned by the Appeal Court under the recently enacted Good Samaritan Act. from https://ift.tt/EyIpgWl

Hamilton mulls taking Ontario to court over Greenbelt land removal

In an effort to quash the Ford government’s decision to remove Hamilton land from the Greenbelt, the city is considering turning to the courts. Meanwhile, an environmental group encourages council and staff to stall development for as long as possible. from https://ift.tt/Y2yLlJD

Why the rise of the B.C. Conservative Party could change the province's political dynamic

There's a growing debate in B.C. over who stands for the right side on the political spectrum — in a way that hasn't been seen in this province for more than a generation.  from https://ift.tt/3lZ40rv

A call to action: UNESCO reaffirms environmental threats to Wood Buffalo National Park

The United Nations body that oversees World Heritage Sites is approving a report that finds Wood Buffalo National Park's place on that list is in danger. from https://ift.tt/s6MNoVm