A leader in Canada's national assembly of Catholic bishops says he hopes an apology for the harms endured at residential schools could mark a turning point in the church's relations with Indigenous Peoples, but some leaders within the community say it remains to be seen whether the expression of remorse will be backed up by meaningful action.
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China claims two Michaels were freed for health reasons
Two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released on bail for health reasons, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, September 27, 2021.
Strong earthquake in Crete kills one and injures nine
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, September 27, 2021, killing one person and injuring several others, while damaging homes and churches and causing rock slides near the country's fourth-largest city.
Gladys Radek urges Canadians to end ‘vicious cycle of racism’
Canada’s National Observer spoke with Gladys Radek, a longtime activist for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Can ‘a day in New York’ end hunger and make food sustainable?
An international conference aimed at tackling hunger and reducing the environmental impact of our food could end up making the situation worse, including in Canada, a coalition of farmers, activists, and scholars are warning.
Climate champion Malaika Collette sets her sights on COP26
Malaika Collette spent the election campaign in high gear. She spent hours texting voters and urging them to support candidates identified as climate champions by 350 Canada.
Did you know baby poo is loaded with microplastics?
An alarming new study finds that infant feces contain 10 times more polyethylene terephthalate (polyester) than an adult’s.
Canadian banks are loaning Enbridge over $1B with questionable sustainability requirements
Canada’s largest banks have signed a new deal to pump $1.5 billion into Enbridge that will help the oil and gas company expand its pipeline network, with the vast majority of that money referred to as “sustainability linked” in the term sheets.
The two Michaels are on their way home to Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian citizens Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor are on their way back to Canada after being detained in China for nearly three years.
Young activists say this year’s climate strike is more important than ever
Hundreds of thousands of young climate activists took to the streets in cities around the world on Friday to push for climate action.
Companies, activists driving to speed zero-emission truck sales
Officials from companies with fleets of trucks are urging governors across the country to embrace a rule meant to speed the adoption of zero-emission trucks and reduce a potent source of greenhouse gases spewed from the large commercial vehicles.
Alberta ER doctor says some health triage has already begun
Dr. Paul Parks said that in recent days, some critically ill COVID-19 patients who should be on ventilators are not getting them. That's on top of previously announced mass cancellations of surgeries, along with patient transfers.
One massive B.C. wildfire leads to insurance claims of $77 million
A wildfire that began on Aug. 2 in British Columbia and grew to more than 833 square kilometres is now estimated to have caused $77 million in insurance damage.