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Canada

Students, faculty condemn McMaster ban of 3 activists from campus except for classes pending investigation

Three McMaster University students say a lengthy ban from campus activities — except to attend class — amid an investigation over a pro-Palestinian protest is hurting their academics…

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Canada

Police use tear gas on crowd as pro-Palestinian activists occupy McGill University building

Montreal police fired tear gas at a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters outside McGill University’s James Administration Building, where activists had…

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Politics

Protests as men accused of Sikh activist’s murder appear in court

Three Indian nationals accused of murdering Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have appeared by video in a British Columbia court, with scores of…

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Canada

Animal rights activists thrilled after parts of Ontario agriculture law deemed unconstitutional

Animal advocates are celebrating after parts of a controversial Ontario agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job…

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Halifax

Hartlen Point dispute between DND, environmental activists enters House of Commons

Efforts to halt a controversial $129-million Canadian naval project planned for the edge of Eastern Passage have found one ally…

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Canada

Surrey youths arrested in relation to shooting at Sikh activist’s house

Surrey RCMP say they have arrested two 16-year-olds in relation to an investigation into a shooting last week at the…

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Politics

‘Overwhelming relief’ for youth activists cleared to sue Ottawa over climate change

The Current19:18Canadian youth take climate change fight to court Lauren Wright wants the federal government to do more to curb…

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Halifax

N.S. activists say Transgender Day of Remembrance important amid rising acts of violence

The number of violent incidents stemming from homophobia and transphobia is on the rise in Nova Scotia, according to 2SLGBTQIA+…

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Lifestyle

Anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death: activists worry progress is at risk

It’s been 25 years since Matthew Shepard, a gay 21-year-old University of Wyoming student, died six days after he was…

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Politics

Indian diplomat has left Canada in wake of allegations surrounding Sikh activist’s death

A diplomat who was ordered out of Canada in the wake of allegations about the killing of a Canadian Sikh…

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