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Fewer Indigenous-language speakers, but younger people are learning

Fewer Indigenous-language speakers, but younger people are learning

The number of generation Alpha members — children aged eight or younger — who can speak an Indigenous language grew from 11,715 to 28,755
'Weak spot' COVID-19 virus could mean new treatments: researchers

'Weak spot' COVID-19 virus could mean new treatments: researchers

A study published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Nature Communications says the "key vulnerability" is found in all major variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Michelle O'Bonsawin appointed first Indigenous justice on Supreme Court

Michelle O'Bonsawin appointed first Indigenous justice on Supreme Court

She comes to the court after spending five years as a judge at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Ottawa
BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario sees slow forest fire season a year after record-setting fires

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario sees slow forest fire season a year after record-setting fires

Ontario is seeing far fewer forest fires this year than the 10-year average, and only a fraction of what it experienced last summer, when fires tore through a record amount of land in the province, according to the provincial government.
Guelph family finally has answers to 80-year-old mystery

Guelph family finally has answers to 80-year-old mystery

Sgt. John Alston Proctor was an air gunner shot down in World War 2, and his family in Guelph now know where his remains are buried
CANADA: Survey says Quebec religious minorities feel less safe

CANADA: Survey says Quebec religious minorities feel less safe

The results published Wednesday reveal that Quebecers who identify as Jewish, Muslim or Sikh report "broad-ranging, disruptive and profound negative impacts" stemming from the 2019 secularism law
BEYOND LOCAL: Tim Hortons sales above pre-pandemic levels

BEYOND LOCAL: Tim Hortons sales above pre-pandemic levels

Parent company reports sales grew 14 per cent
BEYOND LOCAL: Reparations critical after Pope's apology

BEYOND LOCAL: Reparations critical after Pope's apology

In the aftermath of historical atrocities, apologies can offer a sense of justice and acknowledgement for people who were the targets of institutional violence
BEYOND LOCAL: Women's players fear fallout of frozen Hockey Canada funding

BEYOND LOCAL: Women's players fear fallout of frozen Hockey Canada funding

'It's a valid concern, especially long term,' said Gina Kingsbury, director of hockey operations for Hockey Canada's women's team
BEYOND LOCAL: Students want ‘university experience’ missed during COVID

BEYOND LOCAL: Students want ‘university experience’ missed during COVID

Data suggests students miss in-person learning and activities which encourage socialization