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‘I felt like I fit in’: UBC celebrates 50 years of its Indigenous teacher program | Globalnews.ca The University of British Columbia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Indigenous teacher program. The program is designed for Indigenous students wanting to become teachers so they can use their knowledge, identity and cultural heritage, and prepares … Read more
Draisaitl nets shootout winner as Oilers clip Canucks 3-2 – Edmonton | Globalnews.ca It may have been a victory, but the Edmonton Oilers feel they are still very much a work in progress. Leon Draisaitl scored the shootout winner on a slapshot as the Oilers won their second straight pre-season game, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Monday. Corey … Read more
Georgia judge strikes down state law that bans abortions at 6 weeks – National | Globalnews.ca A Georgia judge on Monday struck down the state’s abortion law, which took effect in 2022 and effectively prohibited abortions beyond about six weeks of pregnancy. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in his order that the … Read more
Saskatchewan marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across the province | Globalnews.ca Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada — a day to reflect on this country’s dark past with the residential school system. The day is meant to honour and remember Indigenous people impacted by residential schools and … Read more
Tiny kitten found on Fort St. John roadside with severe leg wound – BC | Globalnews.ca Descrease article font size Increase article font size A kitten found severely injured on the side of the road near Fort St. John, B.C., now needs her leg amputated. The BC SPCA said the 11-week-old kitten, named Cola by … Read more
B.C. election: Party leaders set to debate live on CKNW | Globalnews.ca B.C.’s party leaders are set to take part in a debate on 980 CKNW on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Mike Smyth will moderate the debate between BC NDP Leader David Eby, Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad … Read more
Saskatchewan election campaigns set to begin | Globalnews.ca The countdown to the Saskatchewan provincial election is almost underway, and soon residents will be able to cast their vote for who they want to represent them in government. The formal written order, or writ, is expected to drop on Tuesday, dissolving the current government and kicking … Read more
B.C. community seeks answers following sudden death of residential school survivor | Globalnews.ca Warning: This story deals with disturbing subject matter that may upset and trigger some readers. Discretion is advised A B.C. family is seeking justice following the sudden death of Douglas Eustache. His death has raised urgent questions in his Kamloops community about … Read more
New Brunswick’s Green Party leader cautious about being in election spotlight – New Brunswick | Globalnews.ca David Coon is in his fourth election campaign as leader of New Brunswick’s Green Party, but he says this race feels different. With polls showing the incumbent Progressive Conservatives and Liberals locked in a tight battle, Coon is well aware his … Read more
United Kingdom closes its last coal-fired power plant The U.K.’s last coal-fired power plant was to close permanently on Monday — bringing an end to 140 years of reliance on the fossil fuel to generate electricity in Britain. The move will make the U.K. the first major global economy to completely phase out coal as … Read more