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[published_date] In a small London, Ont., neighbourhood garden, some veggies from a bygone era are growing, and the woman who planted them hopes they can make a comeback to help with food insecurity. Nestled in the centre of the Blackfriars Community Garden, Anne Marie Allen's plot is marked with a large sign that says, "Depression Era Garden."…

[published_date] An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton says he was assaulted by another inmate who broke a broom handle and thrust it into his face.  The board of investigation report released Friday says Pickton was assaulted as medication was being distributed in the unit he was housed in…

[published_date] A medical program for victims of gender-based violence in Nunavut has ended, leaving those who attended it with few places to turn.  For the last few years, survivors in Nunavut have had the option to attend the Intimate Partner Violence Traumatic Brain Injury (IPV-TBI) program, run under the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Pan Am Concussion…

[published_date] Former workers, clients and advocates question why a family reunification centre in Brandon, Man., charges residents almost $10,000 a month to live in a converted motel room, arguing the price exploits First Nations communities and government agencies that foot the bill.  One First Nations health group that toured the facility was so concerned, it…

[published_date] B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu has big plans as she moves to take over up to 28 former Hudson's Bay retail locations across Canada, pledging to share the pie with skeptical landlords and aiming to bring youngsters back to stores. Liu has emerged as the leading candidate to step into the space vacated by Hudson's Bay,…

[published_date] When the proposed Atlantic Schooners CFL franchise announced a season-ticket drive in late 2018, Rob MacCormick spent $100 on a deposit for two seats. The Windsor Junction, N.S., sports fan wanted to support the team. He also hoped that if the franchise came to fruition, more concerts would come to the city because of the stadium the team…

[published_date] On the day a month-long trial for a man accused of "significant" human trafficking was set to begin, the Crown's case fell apart over a technicality.  Christian Vitela, 37, and his defence lawyer had not received all disclosure or evidence related to the case in the years leading up to the criminal trial, assistant Crown attorney Heather…

[published_date] March 1, 1970. It was a blustery, cold morning off the southern tip of Vancouver Island when four men on a boating trip spotted something unusual in the waves.  A white dorsal fin. A white orca.  Seeing the creatures is extremely rare; in 2020, Stephanie Hayes, a marine biology PhD candidate with the University of Alaska Fairbanks,…

[published_date] A wildfire burning just north of Kelowna is prompting tactical evacuations, with crews battling flames near the city's airport. The Ellison Fire Department, the Kelowna Fire Department and the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) are all at the scene of the blaze, which started Sunday afternoon in the Ellison area, about nine kilometres northeast of central Kelowna. The BCWS said the blaze is about…

[published_date] The late American distance runner Steve Prefontaine never won an Olympic medal, a world championship, or even held a world record. Yet, half a century after his untimely death in a car wreck at the age of 24, "Pre," as he came to be known, remains an iconic, almost saint-like figure, of track and…

[published_date] Edson Alvarez scored a tiebreaking goal in the 77th minute after a video review reversed an offside call, and Mexico beat the United States 2-1 on Sunday night for its record 10th Concacaf Gold Cup title. Chris Richards put the U.S. ahead in the fourth minute, heading in a Sebastian Berhalter free kick for the…

[published_date] Police are searching for a potential witness who they believe was seen in Quadeville, Ont., where an eight-year-old girl was seriously injured in a suspected animal attack two weeks ago. Source link