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Hundreds of Indigenous students to lose dedicated educational assistants under changes to Jordan's Principle
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 2, 2025
School boards say hundreds of educational assistants dedicated to Indigenous students in schools across the northeast are facing lay-offs next year triggered by recent funding changes that Indigenous Services Canada has made related to Jordan's...
Could a hidden bias toward religion exist among atheists?
Christian Today
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June 2, 2025
(Photo: Getty/iStock) A new study led by Dr Will Gervais, Reader in Psychology at Brunel University London, suggests that even committed atheists in some of the world’s most secular societies may intuitively favour religion over atheism. The...
Vanessa Sears takes another run at Shakepeare’s Juliet in jukebox musical ‘& Juliet’
Brandon Sun
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June 2, 2025
TORONTO – Canadian stage actress Vanessa Sears is resurrecting her role as hopeless romantic Juliet Capulet, with a playful pop music twist. Mirvish Productions says the Deep River, Ont., native leads the all-Canadian cast of jukebox musical “&...
Canada to Host Major Gaming Conventions Starting June 2025
Times News Global
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June 2, 2025
TORONTO, Canada — Starting in June 2025, Canada will host a series of exciting gaming conventions that promise immersive experiences, thrilling esports competitions, and cutting-edge digital innovations. These events range from large-scale expos...
Wildfires Force Over 25,000 Evacuations in Canada as Smoke Chokes Air in US Border States
Arise News
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June 2, 2025
More than 25,000 residents across three Canadian provinces have been forced to flee their homes as dozens of wildfires continued to burn on Sunday, sending thick smoke across the border and degrading air quality in parts of the United States. The...
Telus to invest C$70 billion to expand network across Canada
iTWire
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June 1, 2025
Canadian telecoms conglomerate Telus plans to invest more than C$70 billion (~US$51 billion) over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across Canada. Telus says it will bring fibre connectivity to...
Trump biopic The Apprentice takes home top film award at Canadian Screen Awards
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 2, 2025
The divisive, little-seen yet still-controversial Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice managed to grab the brass ring on Sunday, taking home the top award of best motion picture at the final night of the Canadian Screen Awards. It beat out stiff...
Canada hates us, but it's not all Trump's fault.
WNYC - New York
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June 2, 2025
Why Canadians and Americans view our relationship differently. wildpixel/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption wildpixel/Getty Images Why Canadians and Americans view our relationship differently. wildpixel/Getty Images The stereotype is that...
Lancaster ceramicist features in new art exhibition
Lancaster Guardian
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June 2, 2025
A Lancaster ceramicist is displaying his works in a new art exhibition in the North West. James Hake has been working with local fine art specialists Gavagan Art and English Lakes Hotels to bring his contemporary designs to the latest ‘Art in the...
From a kitchen table to the world. How Diva Cup changed menstrual products — and became a pop culture darling
Hamilton Spectator
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More than two decades ago a small family business in Kitchener changed the global conversation about menstrual products. Now, Diva International is looking to do the same for other aspects of feminine care. Prior to Diva’s rise menstrual products...
Indigenous land defenders face rising threats amid global push for critical minerals
Grist Magazine
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June 2, 2025
Miguel Guimaraes, a Shipibo-Konibo leader, has spent his life protesting palm oil plantations and other agribusiness ventures exploiting the Amazon rainforest in his homeland of Peru. Last spring, as he attended a United Nations conference on...
Over 25,000 residents evacuated from 3 provinces over wildfire in Canada
Hindustan Times
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June 2, 2025
Active wildfires remained active in parts of Canada and the US on Sunday, and affected air quality, prompting the evacuation of over 25,000 residents in three provinces, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. Plumes of smoke rose from several areas...
'The Apprentice,' 'Canada's Drag Race' among big winners at Canadian Screen Awards (Canada)
Castanet Kamloops
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June 2, 2025
Photo: The Canadian Press Daniel Bekerman, producer of "The Apprentice," winner of Best Motion Picture, poses for a photo at the Canadian Screen Awards, in Toronto, Sunday, June 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young A film chronicling the rise...
Southern Local art teacher looking to get back into art upon her retirement
The Review - Ohio
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Southern Local High School art teacher Laurie Ronshak capped off 30 years as an educator in the district with her last day on May 30. She now looks forward to traveling, being with family and tapping into her creativity as an artist. (Submitted...
Thousands evacuated in 3 provinces as Canadian wildfires threaten
The York Dispatch - Pennsylvania
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FLIN FLON, Manitoba – More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the U.S., according to officials. Most of the evacuated...
See Irish legend Daniel O’Donnell FREE at Brown County Music Center, tickets limited so act now!
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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June 2, 2025
NASHVILLE, IN- Irish singer and TV host Daniel O’Donnell will perform live at the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, Ind., on Tuesday, June 3, and Southern Indiana’s Classic Hits 105.5 WQRK and 102.5 Litefm want to hook you up with FREE...
New Music Monday for June 2, 2025
Jazz 88.3 KCCK - Iowa
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June 1, 2025
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Ed Palermo is not your typical big band leader. Renowned for his unconventional approach, Ed’s repertoire defies expectations –don’t be surprised if you hear the music of Frank Zappa, Todd...
Lahore Arts Council hosts Canadian film festival at Alhamra
Dunya News
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Entertainment Entertainment Lahore Arts Council hosts Canadian film festival at Alhamra Close Eight films were screened, each touching on important global and social issues Published On: Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:15:40 PKT (Web Desk) - The Lahore Arts...
Donald Trump Movie The Apprentice Sweeps 2025 Canadian Screen Awards
Recently Heard
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June 2, 2025
A Canadian Display Awards that introduced marginalized voices to the fore and challenged the worldwide political panorama noticed The Apprentice, a movie a couple of younger Donald Trump, dominate the nationwide movie and TV awards on Sunday...
Trump Biopic ‘The Apprentice’ Dominates Politically-Charged Canadian Screen Awards
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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June 2, 2025
A Canadian Screen Awards that put marginalized voices front and center and challenged the global political landscape saw The Apprentice, a film about a young Donald Trump, dominate the national film and TV awards on Sunday night. Director Ali...