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Life was a constant rush until the day a car hit me. It was the wake-up call I needed
Marwa Abu Eita used to spend 13-hour days rushing from one task to the next until a vehicle plowed into her at a busy intersection. Her recovery helped her embrace a slower pace of life. Source link
Could a rise in Indigenous-led developments move the needle on Canada's housing shortage?
From Squamish Nation in B.C. to Millbrook First Nation in N.S., housing developments led by Indigenous peoples are on the rise. Often offered through leaseholds, some say these homes are helping with the country’s housing crisis. Source link
Canada's Indigenous veterans faced tough battles — abroad and at home
Canada marks Indigenous Veterans Day on Saturday, shining a spotlight on wartime experiences that historian Scott Sheffield says was a place where some would find a sense of belonging, away from racism at home. Source link
Toronto children’s charity wins big following Jays-Dodgers rivalry
Los Angeles Dodgers fans donated $30,000 to Toronto’s SickKids Hospital following their team’s World Series win — picking up a trend Toronto Blue Jays fans started during their post-season run. Source link
After fuel spill in B.C. lake, early tests show no contamination above drinking water guidelines
B.C. officials say that preliminary tests show no contamination above drinking water guidelines after 80,000 litres of fuel was spilled into Kamloops Lake following a train derailment. Source link
Mike Smith, Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, charged with sexual assault
Mike Smith, the actor famous for playing Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in relation to an alleged 2017 incident in Dartmouth. Source link
Grounded container ship MSC Baltic III damaged by 'extreme wind' and rough seas
Crews are assessing the damage to the container ship, grounded off Newfoundland’s west coast since February. Source link
An Alberta general strike raises many questions. Key among them are if — and when
What are the legalities around a general strike? What moves could the Alberta government take to stop it? And if it does go ahead, when should it happen? Source link