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School superintendent says 'unbelievable mistake' to give kids graphic sex guide
The manager of a public health nurse says she is sorry for mistakenly giving a class of British Columbia students a sex-education guide that contained graphic images, including a picture of bondage between cartoon animals.
Boaters asked to keep their distance from beluga spotted in P.E.I. waters
Marine researchers are asking people to stay a safe distance away from a beluga whale that has strayed into a number of rivers around Charlottetown.
Ottawa sets up secretariat to root out racism in federal institutions, programs
The federal government is setting up a secretariat to root out systemic racism and discrimination within federal institutions, programs and services.
Raptors president Ujiri addresses rare off-court issues during NBA title run
Even a championship can come with hiccups.
Rideau Hall unveils newest 83 additions to the Order of Canada
Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette is naming 83 more Canadians to the Order of Canada.
Calgary and Edmonton targeted for e-scooter rental program launch in July
A company backed by Toronto Raptors founder John Bitove says it will bring e-scooter rentals to Calgary and Edmonton in early July.
Lawyers urge Canada to stop Chinese exec's extradition to U.S. on fraud charges
Defence lawyers for a senior Huawei executive have asked Canada's foreign affairs minister to stop the extradition process against their client, saying the request made by the United States was for political purposes, not legitimate law enforcement reasons.
Liberals promise $13M for missing, murdered Indigenous women commemorations
The federal government will fund more than 100 projects to "honour the lives and legacies" of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef announced on Monday, June 24, 2019.
Montreal's new, $4.4-billion Champlain Bridge opens to first traffic
Montreal's expensive new Samuel De Champlain Bridge opened to traffic for the first time this, June 24, 2019, morning, about six months behind schedule.
Crowds gather as massive Pride parade takes over downtown Toronto
Toronto was abuzz on Sunday, June 23, 2019, as a colourful crowd lined downtown streets to celebrate all things LGBTQ at the city's annual Pride parade.