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New Canadians learn to love the great outdoors

New Canadians learn to love the great outdoors

The families were divided into groups and were shown a number of skills, including getting set up and cooking in the outdoors
Network launched to represent, serve needs of pet owners

Network launched to represent, serve needs of pet owners

'We’re planning to build alliances with members of the pet industry who share our love for pets and want to help pet owners know more, do more and save more,' says veterinarian co-founder
A decolonized citizenship ceremony is a step towards reconciliation

A decolonized citizenship ceremony is a step towards reconciliation

Most newcomers arrive in Canada with no knowledge of the country’s dark history
Military retiree looking to start Tay memorial banner project this fall

Military retiree looking to start Tay memorial banner project this fall

Resident van Zandbergen gains support for community-driven initiative, but waiting on legion endorsements
New initiative puts Indigenous food on the tourism table

New initiative puts Indigenous food on the tourism table

'FEAST is an incredible resource that is a first-of-its-kind foundation for Indigenous food tourism development and growth in the province of Ontario,' says official
Local charity helps 'forgotten patients' dealing with child cancer diagnoses

Local charity helps 'forgotten patients' dealing with child cancer diagnoses

'There’s still not a huge community for it so having the perspective of another parent who understands what you’re going through is really important,' says official
CANADA: GG dissolves Parliament at Trudeau's request, triggering election

CANADA: GG dissolves Parliament at Trudeau's request, triggering election

Canadians will head to the polls on Sept. 20 after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Governor General Mary Simon on Sunday morning
Ontario reports 511 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 511 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report included no new deaths and 270 recoveries
CANADA: Eight ways to identify and confront Residential School denialism

CANADA: Eight ways to identify and confront Residential School denialism

Embracing truth is all the more difficult for some because many Canadians still associate residential schooling with the positive images church and state officials used to propagandize and promote these institutions as humanitarian projects, experts say
Local company says it has the answer to 'Zoom fatigue'

Local company says it has the answer to 'Zoom fatigue'

Botree’s virtual facilitation program was created to support businesses and make their digital meetings a success