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Canada

Legacy of love: Father Andre Poilievre remembered as educator, counsellor, youth advocate

Father Andre Poilievre, known affectionately as Father Andre on the streets, passed away at the age of 88 earlier this…

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Health

Organ donors in N.L. are rare, and this advocate wants to see legislative changes to fix the problem

Jonathan Hickman, a middle-aged man from Newfoundland and Labrador, has a powerful story to tell about his life-changing kidney transplant.…

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Health

Patient advocate calls for retraction of mystery brain disease report from U.S. medical journal

An advocate for New Brunswick patients suffering from unusual neurological symptoms is demanding the retraction of a recent scientific report…

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Sports

Women’s sports advocate slams trans athlete’s girls’ state title participation

The controversy surrounding a biological male athlete competing in girls’ sports has sparked national debate and outrage. XX-XY Athletics founder…

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US Election 2024

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat touted as ‘fierce’ MAHA advocate before surgeon general confirmation hearing

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as the nation’s next Surgeon General has been met with widespread support…

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Canada

B.C.’s Chris Morrissey, a ‘fierce’ advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ immigration rights, mourned by community

The passing of Chris Morrissey, a renowned 2SLGBTQ+ advocate, has sparked an outpouring of tributes across social media and news…

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Health

Seniors’ advocate, NAPE say they aren’t surprised by findings in AG report on personal care homes

Newfoundland and Labrador’s seniors’ advocate, Susan Walsh, expressed her lack of surprise at the recent findings in the auditor general’s…

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US Election 2024

Gun rights could see ‘most monumental’ win in Congress since 2005, advocate says

Congress took a significant step this week by advancing two bills aimed at expanding the rights of law-abiding gun owners.…

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US Election 2024

Kitty Dukakis, former Massachusetts first lady and mental health advocate, dies

Kitty Dukakis, the beloved wife of former Massachusetts governor and 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis, has passed away at…

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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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