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Nova Scotia

Halifax stabbing shows need for more mental health resources, says advocate for homeless people

An advocate for homeless individuals in downtown Halifax is emphasizing the importance of robust mental health supports in Nova Scotia…

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US Election 2024

DeSantis and other Republicans advocate for moving NASA HQ from DC to Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other officials are pushing for the relocation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)…

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US Election 2024

CA city’s new law clamps down on homeless as advocate admits ‘frustration’ justified

Frustration over the escalating homeless crisis in California has led the city of Fremont to impose a strict ban on…

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Canada

Advocate calls for action after Sask. releases review of intimate partner violence deaths

An expert in Saskatchewan is urging action following the release of the province’s second-ever review on intimate partner violence (IPV)…

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US Election 2024

Thomas Massie and Mike Lee advocate for US to dump NATO

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Sen. Mike Lee have been vocal advocates for the United States to withdraw from the…

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Health

Surgeons continue to advocate consolidating Edmonton’s two trauma centres

Edmonton is a unique city in Canada, as it is one of the few cities of its size with two…

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Nova Scotia

Advocate says too many Nova Scotians with disabilities still live in institutions

An advocate for people with disabilities in Nova Scotia is speaking out against the continued institutionalization of individuals with disabilities…

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US Election 2024

John Fetterman and Lindsey Graham advocate for the destruction of Iran’s nuclear program

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., have both made strong statements calling for the destruction of Iran’s…

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Nova Scotia

Advocate says Halifax goals for safety unmet after pedestrian killed

Halifax safety advocates are urging the government to take action in order to reduce the number of pedestrians who are…

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Canada

Pioneering Métis human rights advocate Muriel Stanley Venne dies at 87

Muriel Stanley Venne, a pioneering Métis woman renowned for her tireless advocacy for Indigenous rights, has passed away at the…

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