Author: MAK Gojar

Sixties Scoop Survivors and Indigenous leaders marched through Winnipeg Wednesday calling on the federal government to ensure long-term support for residential school investigations, healing and community programs. The march through downtown came on National Day of Action, five years after the discovery of 215 unmarked graves at the former Kamloops Residential School. At Oodena Circle Survivors shared stories of residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, family separation, and the healing work still happening today. “The pain did not end when the schools closed,” said Christina Kitchekesik, a residential school Survivor. “It lives in our families, it lives in our communities, and…

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The Trump administration on Wednesday placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The sanctions were announced late Wednesday after U.S. forces carried out strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. The sanctions move, first reported by The Associated Press, is the latest U.S. effort to use economic leverage on top…

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To tinker with the title of a Blue Rodeo classic, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s off-season might be remembered as “Eight Days in May.” Read MoreThe six-phase process begins with a negotiation list submission deadline on Friday at 3 p.m.  PWHL, Hockey, Sports, Ottawa Charge, Ottawa Sun To tinker with the title of a Blue Rodeo classic, the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s off-season might be remembered as “Eight Days in May.” Read More 

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The shift toward more assigned seating for public servants bucks the prevailing trend among private sector employers who are increasingly embracing unassigned workstations and hybrid work, observers say. Read MorePrivate workplaces are increasingly shifting to unassigned workstations as the average North American company settles on a three-day per week hybrid model, a CBRE report says.  Public Service, Local News, News, Ottawa Sun, public service, Realtime, return to office The shift toward more assigned seating for public servants bucks the prevailing trend among private sector employers who are increasingly embracing unassigned workstations and hybrid work, observers say. Read More 

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Karissa Renaud was 25 years old when she first experienced pain in her pelvic area so severe that trips to the emergency room at various Ottawa hospitals became routine. Read MoreThe disease impacts about 1 in 10 Canadian women, but due to lack of funding and research, it can take years for individuals to get a diagnosis.  News, Local News, Discover, Ottawa Sun Karissa Renaud was 25 years old when she first experienced pain in her pelvic area so severe that trips to the emergency room at various Ottawa hospitals became routine. Read More 

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The former government officer, David Rush, has been charged with theft of public money, according to a complaint filed in the Eastern District of Virginia.  ​The former government officer, David Rush, has been charged with theft of public money, according to a complaint filed in the Eastern District of Virginia.   US The former government officer, David Rush, has been charged with theft of public money, according to a complaint filed in the Eastern District of Virginia.  

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The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former Elle magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault. ​The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former Elle magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault.  US The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former Elle magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexual assault. 

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ABC News contributor and astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi discussed NASA’s plan to establish a settlement on the lunar surface. ​ABC News contributor and astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi discussed NASA’s plan to establish a settlement on the lunar surface.  US ABC News contributor and astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi discussed NASA’s plan to establish a settlement on the lunar surface. 

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FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted ​FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted  US FIFA is under fresh scrutiny for sky-high World Cup ticket prices and sales tactics that fans say left them with worse deals than they wanted 

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The new app, created by financial technology company Robinhood and bank BNY Mellon, will be available to download from Apple and Google app stores. ​The new app, created by financial technology company Robinhood and bank BNY Mellon, will be available to download from Apple and Google app stores.  Politics The new app, created by financial technology company Robinhood and bank BNY Mellon, will be available to download from Apple and Google app stores. 

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The 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise is allowed to stay out of jail on bond, a federal judge ruled during a hearing in Florida on Wednesday. ​The 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise is allowed to stay out of jail on bond, a federal judge ruled during a hearing in Florida on Wednesday.  US The 16-year-old boy accused of killing his stepsister on a cruise is allowed to stay out of jail on bond, a federal judge ruled during a hearing in Florida on Wednesday. 

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With tensions escalating with Iran and gas prices still up across the country, Trump made it clear he’s in no rush to make a deal and feels no urgency to end the war. ​With tensions escalating with Iran and gas prices still up across the country, Trump made it clear he’s in no rush to make a deal and feels no urgency to end the war.  Politics With tensions escalating with Iran and gas prices still up across the country, Trump made it clear he’s in no rush to make a deal and feels no urgency to end the war. 

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A dog left alone in a truck apparently set off a shotgun shooting a woman in the arm outside a store. ABC News’ legal contributor Brian Buckmire has the details. ​A dog left alone in a truck apparently set off a shotgun shooting a woman in the arm outside a store. ABC News’ legal contributor Brian Buckmire has the details.  US A dog left alone in a truck apparently set off a shotgun shooting a woman in the arm outside a store. ABC News’ legal contributor Brian Buckmire has the details. 

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A Google staffer fraudulently made more than $1 million by using inside information to place Polymarket bets on what users were searching for on Google, authorities say. ​A Google staffer fraudulently made more than $1 million by using inside information to place Polymarket bets on what users were searching for on Google, authorities say.  US A Google staffer fraudulently made more than $1 million by using inside information to place Polymarket bets on what users were searching for on Google, authorities say. 

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“Time and Water” is about one Icelandic man’s effort to document the beauty of glaciers as a time capsule for the future, before climate change changes the landscape of his homeland. ​“Time and Water” is about one Icelandic man’s effort to document the beauty of glaciers as a time capsule for the future, before climate change changes the landscape of his homeland.  GMA “Time and Water” is about one Icelandic man’s effort to document the beauty of glaciers as a time capsule for the future, before climate change changes the landscape of his homeland. 

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A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times while attending a prayer service in Minnesota, and the suspects are at large, authorities said. ​A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times while attending a prayer service in Minnesota, and the suspects are at large, authorities said.  US A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times while attending a prayer service in Minnesota, and the suspects are at large, authorities said. 

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U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war ​U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war  US U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war 

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A beloved husband, dad and grandfather was killed in a chemical tank rupture at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state, according to his heartbroken daughter. ​A beloved husband, dad and grandfather was killed in a chemical tank rupture at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state, according to his heartbroken daughter.  US A beloved husband, dad and grandfather was killed in a chemical tank rupture at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state, according to his heartbroken daughter. 

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Sen. John Cornyn is just the latest high-profile Republican incumbent to learn that in today’s GOP, conservative credentials are no match for Trump’s grip on the party.  ​Sen. John Cornyn is just the latest high-profile Republican incumbent to learn that in today’s GOP, conservative credentials are no match for Trump’s grip on the party.   Politics Sen. John Cornyn is just the latest high-profile Republican incumbent to learn that in today’s GOP, conservative credentials are no match for Trump’s grip on the party.  

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ABC News’ Danny New speaks with filmmaker Joanna Zelman and her father, Jared, who helped transport two 10-day-old calves from farms in Vermont to an animal sanctuary in Maryland. ​ABC News’ Danny New speaks with filmmaker Joanna Zelman and her father, Jared, who helped transport two 10-day-old calves from farms in Vermont to an animal sanctuary in Maryland.  US ABC News’ Danny New speaks with filmmaker Joanna Zelman and her father, Jared, who helped transport two 10-day-old calves from farms in Vermont to an animal sanctuary in Maryland. 

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