May 8, 1945, Victory in Europe. 21st Army Advanced Group Headquarters, May 4 Wageningen, Holland. Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery indicates to GenAdm Von Friedeburg where to sign the document of unconditional surrender of all German forces in the Netherlands, to… »
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Veteran union federation president says not time to change presidency, challenger disagrees UPDATE: Challenger wins
Delegates at a convention of Canada’s largest union federation the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) are facing an important choice Thursday morning (May 8). Whether to choose to support Ken Georgetti, CLC president for last the 15 years, or Hassan Yussuff,… »
Wildlife assessment report: 27 more species “at risk”
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) has just released its latest assessment of the status of various species in Canada. In this latest report, 27 species are listed as being “at risk”. Martha “Marty” Leonard… »
Women’s fashion retailer Jacob closing stores, filing for bankruptcy
Canadian women’s fashion retailer Jacob is closing its stores across Canada and liquidating its inventory. On Wednesday (May 6) the Montreal retailer announced it had filed for a notice of intention under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. In November 2010, Boutique… »
Arts & Entertainment, Environment & Animal Life, Society
Passing of a legendary author, environmental advocate
Farley Mowat has died at age 92. An internationally acclaimed author and strong environmental advocate, his works have been translated into some 52 languages and sold over 17 million copies, more than any other Canadian writer. Noted scientist, broadcaster envirnomentalist… »
Immigration & Refugees, International, Politics, Society
Established refugees fear removal from Canada
Refugees who have become established in Canada and may even have residency status are worried they may lose that status and be forced to leave the country. At issue is a process called “cessation” and a new way it is… »
Arts & Entertainment, International, Society
Rare film find: Say it ain’t so, Joe…
A rare newsreel film has turned up in Canada of one of the most controversial episodes in baseball history. In the 1919 World Series, eight Chicago White Sox players- including star outfielder “shoeless” Joe Jackson- were accused of intentionally losing… »
Appeal of Rwandan genocide conviction refused
A Canadian court has denied the appeal request of a man convicted in 2009 of crimes related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Désiré Munyaneza was the first person to be convicted under Canada’s relatively new Crimes Against Humanity and War… »
Health, International, Society
Maternal deaths down globally, up in Canada
The number of Canadian women who died in childbirth climbed from six to 11 per 100,000 in the years between 1990 and 2013. There was an increase in such deaths in the United States as well, at the same time… »
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Toronto Raptors GM makes a plea for Nigeria and the abducted girls
Masai Ujiri, the General Manager of the Toronto Raptors basketball team, joined many North American celebrities and high profile personalities today, when he made a televised plea for help in his homeland. Ujiri was born and raised in Zaria, Nigeria.… »
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