Author: MAK Gojar

Advocates continue their calls for an expanded mandate to include anti-Black racism for the federal government’s new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read MoreThe calls arrive days after retired judge Corrine Sparks became the first Black member on the newly formed ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion  Public Service, anti-black racism, equity, federal public service Advocates continue their calls for an expanded mandate to include anti-Black racism for the federal government’s new Advisory Council on Rights, Equality and Inclusion. Read More 

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I celebrated Canada Day in Ottawa for the first time in 1982. I remember the sea of flags everywhere and on all government buildings. The atmosphere for the celebration on the Hill was fantastic. What has happened to this patriotism since then? I drove through the city last Saturday. Hardly any flags on the buildings or houses. Where is our pride? Or do we only show our pride during parades and protests or soccer games? Just saying. Read MoreThe Ottawa Citizen’s Letters to the Editor, Thursday, July 2, 2026  Letters I celebrated Canada Day in Ottawa for the first time in 1982.…

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The Canadian Forces concluded that military personnel involved in two controversial organizations supposed to be helping Ukraine were misguided and in some cases wrong in their actions. Read MoreHere’s what then-Defence Minister’s staff ordered removed from a statement the Canadian Forces intended to release to the Ottawa Citizen.  Defence Watch, News, Public Service, Discover, Ottawa Sun The Canadian Forces concluded that military personnel involved in two controversial organizations supposed to be helping Ukraine were misguided and in some cases wrong in their actions. Read More 

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The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville said Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained by agents as she was walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Texas. ​The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville said Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained by agents as she was walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Texas.  US The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville said Sister Leticia Ugboaja was detained by agents as she was walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Texas. 

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Kyiv came under attack from a barrage of Russian ballistic missiles and drones overnight, the city’s mayor said, describing multiple explosions across the capital.  ​Kyiv came under attack from a barrage of Russian ballistic missiles and drones overnight, the city’s mayor said, describing multiple explosions across the capital.   International Kyiv came under attack from a barrage of Russian ballistic missiles and drones overnight, the city’s mayor said, describing multiple explosions across the capital.  

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About 70% of adults say they spend too much time on phones. Marios Iacocou discusses therapy for phone addiction, while Dr. Megan Moreno explains warning signs and ways to cut screen time. ​About 70% of adults say they spend too much time on phones. Marios Iacocou discusses therapy for phone addiction, while Dr. Megan Moreno explains warning signs and ways to cut screen time.  US About 70% of adults say they spend too much time on phones. Marios Iacocou discusses therapy for phone addiction, while Dr. Megan Moreno explains warning signs and ways to cut screen time. 

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The Trump administration says the U.S. will not renew the USMCA, a key trade deal that President Donald Trump negotiated in his first term.  ​The Trump administration says the U.S. will not renew the USMCA, a key trade deal that President Donald Trump negotiated in his first term.   Politics The Trump administration says the U.S. will not renew the USMCA, a key trade deal that President Donald Trump negotiated in his first term.  

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Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for in the wake of Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes as the death toll continues to climb, officials said. ​Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for in the wake of Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes as the death toll continues to climb, officials said.  International Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for in the wake of Venezuela’s powerful earthquakes as the death toll continues to climb, officials said. 

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A coyote pup is recovering after being discovered covered in “hundreds” of painful cactus spines, according to an Arizona wildlife organization. ​A coyote pup is recovering after being discovered covered in “hundreds” of painful cactus spines, according to an Arizona wildlife organization.  GMA A coyote pup is recovering after being discovered covered in “hundreds” of painful cactus spines, according to an Arizona wildlife organization. 

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A 10-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 7-month-old niece, according to court officials. ​A 10-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 7-month-old niece, according to court officials.  US A 10-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his 7-month-old niece, according to court officials. 

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President Trump is taking the first ride on the new Air Force One 747, which was donated by the Qatari royal family. ​President Trump is taking the first ride on the new Air Force One 747, which was donated by the Qatari royal family.  Politics President Trump is taking the first ride on the new Air Force One 747, which was donated by the Qatari royal family. 

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ABC News’ Aaron Katersky has more on the festivities at Madison Square Garden and how many people are expected to attend. ​ABC News’ Aaron Katersky has more on the festivities at Madison Square Garden and how many people are expected to attend.  GMA ABC News’ Aaron Katersky has more on the festivities at Madison Square Garden and how many people are expected to attend. 

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John and Keisha Lakoduk speak with “GMA” about their attempt to turn their marriage into a world record. ​John and Keisha Lakoduk speak with “GMA” about their attempt to turn their marriage into a world record.  GMA John and Keisha Lakoduk speak with “GMA” about their attempt to turn their marriage into a world record. 

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A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to lift its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the building ​A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to lift its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the building  US A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to lift its requirement that New York Times journalists be accompanied by an escort while in the building 

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Tommy Ryan, 19, was the quarterback of his high school football team when he was diagnosed with leukemia and spent over 130 days hospitalized. ​Tommy Ryan, 19, was the quarterback of his high school football team when he was diagnosed with leukemia and spent over 130 days hospitalized.  GMA Tommy Ryan, 19, was the quarterback of his high school football team when he was diagnosed with leukemia and spent over 130 days hospitalized. 

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