Artist Walks Underground Railroad Route in Windsor-Essex
A 'Walking Artist' embarks on a profound journey through Windsor-Essex, retracing the historic path of the Underground Railroad. Discover the story behind this moving tribute.
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1898 Colored Bird's-Eye Map of Vancouver Discovered
Explore the stunning 1898 panoramic map of Vancouver, a colorful historical snapshot detailing every building and street of the young city. Discover its creation and legacy.
Last Dionne Quintuplet, Annette, Dies at 91
Annette Dionne, the final surviving member of the world-famous Dionne Quintuplets, has died at 91. We look back at the sisters' extraordinary and often tragic story as a Canadian cultural phenomenon.
Recovered Dionne Quintuplets artifacts donated to museum
The Dionne Quintuplets Museum in Northern Ontario recovers two priceless artifacts, including the wedding buggy of Oliva and Elzire Dionne. A family donation preserves a unique piece of Canadian history.
Calgary's 1999 Christmas Heat Wave Hit 20°C
In December 1999, Calgary shattered temperature records with a 20°C Christmas heat wave. Residents golfed, swam, and soaked up the sun. Discover the story of this upside-down holiday season.
OU fires instructor over grade dispute involving Bible citation
The University of Oklahoma dismissed a teaching assistant after an investigation found she was 'arbitrary' in failing a student's paper citing the Bible on gender. Explore the clash over academic freedom and DEI.
Chatham's 1800s Christmas: From Soirees to Shopping
Explore how Christmas in Chatham-Kent evolved from simple community gatherings in the 1850s to a more commercial holiday by 1900. Discover the festive history of this Ontario region.
Hotel Owner Found Liable for Native American Bias
A federal jury found the owner of a Rapid City hotel liable for discriminating against Native Americans, ordering tens of thousands in damages. The case highlights ongoing racial tensions.
Hotel Owner Liable for Discrimination Against Native Americans
A federal jury finds a South Dakota hotel owner liable for discrimination against Native Americans. The case stems from a 2022 lawsuit following service denials. Read the full story.
$713M Settlement for Sask. First Nations Amalgamation
The federal government will pay $713 million to three Saskatchewan First Nations to resolve a historical grievance involving forced amalgamation. Learn the details of this landmark agreement.
U.S. Agency Head Calls on White Men to Report Job Bias
The head of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is urging white men to come forward with discrimination claims, aligning with Trump's anti-DEI agenda. Critics call it a misunderstanding of DEI's goals.
Historical Sex Assault Charges in Port Colborne After-School Program
Niagara police have laid historical sexual assault charges against a man who worked at a Port Colborne after-school program. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Canada's Duty to Correct Indigenous Dispossession
Chief Kelly LaRocca argues Canada must move beyond symbolic gestures to address the cumulative policies that dispossessed Indigenous peoples. Read her call for tangible action.
Trump's White House Plaques Draw Historian Ire
Historians critique Donald Trump's newly installed White House plaques, calling them politicized, inaccurate, and beneath the office's dignity. Explore the analysis.
Ex-Saskatoon Principal Gets 6-Month Sentence for 2003 Assaults
A former Saskatoon school principal, Duff Friesen, receives a six-month sentence for assaulting students with a wooden paddle in 2003-2004. Read the full details of the historical crime and its legal outcome.
New infant burial site found at Tuam Mother and Baby home
Archaeologists in Ireland have discovered a new infant burial site at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home. The find comes amid an ongoing excavation into one of Ireland's darkest chapters.
New Heritage Park locomotive takes inaugural spin in Calgary
A new steam locomotive has joined Heritage Park's collection, taking its first public run after nearly six decades. Discover the history and significance of this Calgary attraction's latest addition.
Jewish model says Uber driver kicked her out in Toronto
A Toronto model reports being forced from an Uber late at night after the driver refused to transport a Jewish person. Uber has apologized, calling discrimination 'unacceptable.'
Ex-school director pleads guilty to historical assault charges
John Olubobokun, former director of Christian Centre Academy, pleads guilty to five counts of assault with a weapon from 2003, vacating a scheduled trial. Learn the details of this Saskatoon case.
Rocky Shore Gold Adds Two Historical Gold Resources in NL
Rocky Shore Gold Ltd. strengthens its Gold Anchor Project in central Newfoundland by acquiring claims hosting historical resources of over 938,000 gold ounces. The move consolidates its position in a prolific gold belt.
OU Professor on Leave After Student's Failing Grade Sparks Bias Claim
A University of Oklahoma student's failing essay grade, citing biblical views on gender, led to a religious discrimination complaint and the instructor's administrative leave. Explore the latest campus culture war clash.
Kings Landing Launches New Illuminated Christmas Event
Kings Landing Historical Settlement in Prince William, N.B., has launched a new Christmas Village Aglow event, illuminating the holiday season for visitors. Discover the festive details.
Germany returns Nazi-looted artifacts to Poland
Germany initiates the restitution of cultural artifacts looted by the Nazis to Poland, a significant act of historical justice and international cooperation.
Trump vs Chamberlain: Historian Rejects Appeasement Comparison
Father Raymond de Souza argues comparing Trump's Ukraine stance to Chamberlain's Nazi appeasement is historically inaccurate. Learn why the contexts differ significantly.
Cambodia's former capital now city of the dead
Explore the haunting transformation of Oudong, Cambodia's former capital, into a city of the dead. Discover ancient temples and golden relics in this fascinating historical journey.
Blind Ontario man wins $28,000 in discrimination case
Erik Burggraaf of St. Catharines awarded $28,000+ after Human Rights Tribunal finds call-centre company engaged in discriminatory practices against blind employee.
AI System Cleared of Bias in School Gun Alert Incident
Baltimore County officials confirm AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking student's chip bag for gun. Investigation reveals technical error rather than racial bias.
Embrun man, 82, charged with historical sex offences
An 82-year-old Embrun man faces multiple criminal charges following a historical sexual assault investigation involving two victims from 2005 and 2011 incidents.
82-year-old charged in Embrun historical sex assaults
Ontario Provincial Police charge 82-year-old man with historical sexual assaults in Embrun. Case highlights ongoing efforts to address unresolved crimes in Eastern Ontario communities.
Alberta Couple Charged in Thunder Bay Sexual Assault Cases
A man and woman from Wetaskiwin County, Alberta face sexual assault charges for incidents near Thunder Bay dating back to 2020 and 2022. Both previously lived in the Northwestern Ontario region.
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