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Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan makes history today as Canada’s newest chief of the defence staff

Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan officially takes command of the Canadian Armed Forces today as chief of the defence staff, making her the first…

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Politics

Canada reflects on its history of political violence in wake of attack on Trump

As an apparent attempt to assassinate former U.S. president Donald Trump drives another anxious debate about the climate of political…

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Nova Scotia

Discourse around Pride and Palestinian rights part of history of activism in the 2SLGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7 last year and Israel’s subsequent military assault in Gaza,…

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Nova Scotia

History written in stone: Tours offer glimpse of Mi’kmaw petroglyphs

On the shoreline of Kejimkujik Lake not far from Merrymakedge Beach, Jonathan Oickle crouches over a large outcropping of slate rock. He dampens the…

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Politics

Meet the 1st federal candidate in Canadian history to lose an election with zero votes

For most people, receiving the fewest votes in an election would be devastating. Most people aren’t Félix-Antoine Hamel, who achieved…

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Sports

Chile’s Bravo becomes oldest player in Copa America history in scoreless draw with Peru

Claudio Bravo became the oldest player in Copa America history and made four saves to help Chile play Peru to…

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Sports

‘Greatest Olympic swimming team in Canadian history’ heading to Paris Games, says longtime analyst

As longtime veteran NBC swimming analyst and Olympic champion Rowdy Gaines waxes poetic about the rivalry between the USA and…

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Business

Grande Prairie man makes ‘Price is Right’ history

When you’re playing a guessing game, hearing “you’re just a little bit off,” is usually a good feeling. Now imagine…

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Sports

From golden years to decades of darkness, Oilers history has become Edmonton’s story

The storied history of the Edmonton Oilers has made it impossible to separate the team from the city, which once dubbed…

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Nova Scotia

See Women of This Land, and 5 more docs to celebrate National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the rich culture and history of Indigenous peoples. We’re highlighting…

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