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Celebrated author Thomas King expects 'firestorm' as he reveals he's not Indigenous
In an essay titled “A most inconvenient Indian” for the Globe and Mail, the Guelph, Ont.-based King says he learned of rumours several years ago that questioned his heritage. The California-born King says he made a concerted effort this year to find their origin, which brought him to a U.S. organization called Tribal Alliance Against […]
New Quebec secularism bill to ban prayer in schools, restrict offering of religion-based meals
The Quebec government plans to enact a series of measures expanding its secularism rules across public institutions, including a ban on prayer rooms in universities and CEGEPs and restricting the offering of religion-based meals. Source link
If the AI bubble pops, will the whole U.S. economy go with it? | About That
As investors pour billions into artificial intelligence, warnings of a looming AI bubble are intensifying. Andrew Chang explains what’s fuelling those fears and breaks down key factors that could contribute to a burst bubble. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images Source link
Calgary genealogy society working to uncover secrets of thrift store mystery box
A photograph from a telegraphers union meeting. An Italian restaurant menu from Toronto. A newspaper clipping covering a graduating class of Royal Canadian Air Force engineers. What do all those have in common? That’s what researchers with the Alberta Family Histories Society are looking to uncover after receiving a mysterious box from a thrift store. […]
Elementary school student dead, another injured after firearm shot in small Quebec town
A minor died and another was seriously injured by a firearm late Sunday afternoon in the municipality of Saint-Vallier in Bellechasse, Que., located across the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City. Source link
Truck with travelling Ontario ballet’s entire Nutcracker set stolen
A ballet company on an Ontario-wide tour of The Nutcracker says someone stole the moving truck storing its “irreplaceable” sets and backdrops. Source link
6 more UCP legislature members facing recall petitions, including 5 from Calgary area
While reasoning varies, many of the newly approved petitioners said they were upset the UCP government used the Charter’s notwithstanding clause last month to end a provincewide teachers strike. Another common reason given among applicants was that the MLAs being targeted aren’t responsive to community concerns or aren’t engaging with their constituents. Source link
N.L. asks Deloitte to carry out review after 'incorrect' citations found in provincial health plan
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it’s been in contact with the private company responsible for a new report meant to guide the province into the future, which was found to contain fake citations. Source link
