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Published on Oct 4, 2026

5 Canadian Cities Travelers Often Overlook on Their First Trip

Most first-time visitors to Canada build their itineraries around the same few names: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and maybe Banff. Those places earn their reputations, but they aren’t the whole story. Some of the country’s most rewarding stops sit just …

Source: Travelbinger - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 22, 2026

“One of the hardest places to organize in the country”: Understanding and overcoming barriers to unionization in Nova ...

Executive summary One of the hardest places to organize in the country. — Interview participant, Nova Scotia union organizer Belonging to a union is associated with higher earnings, better employer benefits and labour protections, and stronger voice in …

Source: Canadian Centre For Policy Alternatives - Left-wing
Published on Sep 27, 2026

Some Americans are applying for Canadian citizenship certificates for their adult kids

Michael had known for a while that his daughter wanted to move out of the country. Mina was 27 years old, worked as a data analyst in a district outside Detroit, and had spent most of a year talking about a job posting in Vancouver. The issue was the work …

Source: CIC News - Pending
Published on Sep 24, 2026

Kent Monkman breaks Eurocentric waves at the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada

“Kent Monkman: Breaking Waves” invites viewers to watch as European and Indigenous cultures collide in Monkman’s largest artistic works at the ongoing exhibition in Halifax. Monkman is a Cree visual artist and a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation in …

Source: The Dalhousie Gazette - Pending
Published on Oct 3, 2026

Netanyahu is flying freely over Canada as his international arrest warrant remains in place

A review of two years of flights by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shows that the Israeli leader is once again routinely taking a more direct path — through Canadian airspace — when travelling to the United States despite the international …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 10, 2026

Lawyer calls on N.S. Human Rights Commission to investigate 'atrocious' disability supplement change

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A Halifax human rights …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 28, 2026

New tool measures real-world impacts of fossil fuel projects like N.L’s Bay du Nord

HALIFAX — Australian researchers say they’ve built the world’s first public tool for calculating how fossil-fuel developments will affect the climate, and they’re using a Canadian offshore oil project as a test subject. Researchers say the new Carbon …

Source: CityNews Halifax - Pending
Published on Sep 28, 2026

New tool measures real-world impacts of fossil fuel projects like N.L's Bay du Nord

HALIFAX — Australian researchers say they’ve built the world’s first public tool for calculating how fossil-fuel developments will affect the climate, and they’re using a Canadian offshore oil project as a test subject. Researchers say the new Carbon …

Source: BNN Bloomberg - Neutral
Published on Sep 9, 2026

History lessons: Trump's threats have reignited the debate over what kids learn about Canada's past

Breadcrumb Trail Links The history curriculum in Canada varies by province, but precisely what students learn — and how they learn it — has never been more important UNDATED — Wounded Canadians take cover behind pillbox during the Battle of Passchendaele …

Source: The Sault Star - Neutral
Published on Sep 25, 2026

N.S. lawyers have faced ‘racial double standard’ in how they are disciplined, report finds

A report from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission says the organization that regulates the province’s legal profession has a “racial double standard” when it comes to disciplining lawyers, including in the case of Lyle Howe, a Black lawyer who was …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 8, 2026

Changing landscapes: Resistance against Canadian copper mining faces newly elected government in Colombia

Lital Khaikin, Halifax Examiner Until June, Canada had a means for investigating multinationals accused of human rights violations abroad. But in mid-June, Prime Minister Mark Carney eliminated the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), a …

Source: MiningWatch Canada - Pending
Published on Sep 24, 2026

King’s has invested $2.76 million in entities they say are unethical. Why won’t they divest?

Two years ago, the University of King’s College became the first university in Halifax to divest from weapons manufacturers. Today, the school owns $34,000 of stock in Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest weapons manufacturer. It’s part of $2.76 million in …

Source: The Dalhousie Gazette - Pending
Published on Sep 7, 2026

A possible Military industry Soft Coup on Canadian economy and public funds?

Today, the military industry wants to get its hands on the Canadians public funds, and before long, they will take our children to participate in their dirty wars around the world. Today officials from Canada sent more than 200 organizations and nearly 500 …

Source: Pressenza - Left-wing
Published on Sep 14, 2026

‘Really upsetting’: N.S. mom says son with autism can’t attend school full time due to staffing

A Nova Scotia parent says a shortage of educational program assistants (EPA) at her son’s school means he hasn’t been able to attend school full time, and it’s unclear when he might be able to do so. Trinity Gosby’s son, Zane, is in Grade 3 at Dartmouth …

Source: Global News - Neutral
Published on Sep 23, 2026

Prime Minister Carney advances collective security, climate, and peace priorities at the 81st United Nations General ...

CANADA, September 23 - As the international order faces a rupture, Canada is stepping up to build and shape a new one. We are forging new partnerships, deepening our existing ones, and building a dense web of connections that will enable Canada to be a …

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Published on Sep 23, 2026

Prime Minister Carney advances collective security, climate, and peace priorities at the 81st United Nations General ...

Breadcrumb Trail Links PR Newswire NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — As the international order faces a rupture, Canada is stepping up to build and shape a new one. We are forging new partnerships, deepening our existing ones, and building a dense …

Source: Airdrie Echo - Neutral
Published on Sep 27, 2026

In UN address, Anand takes jab at 'great powers' disrupting global order

Play Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Foreign Affairs Minister …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on Sep 26, 2026

After Canada stopped using solitary confinement, it made an exception for these prisoners

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Years after its segregation practices were supposedly halted, Canada still uses other forms of isolation to deal with certain kinds of prisoners In this still photo from a prison video, Joey Toutsaint is strapped down to a …

Source: Stony Plain Reporter - Neutral
Published on Sep 11, 2026

Budget Consultation Announcement

CANADA, September 11 - Department - Any - Acadian Affairs and Francophonie Advanced Education Affaires acadiennes et Francophonie Affaires intergouvernementales African Nova Scotian Affairs Agriculture Aînés et Soins de longue durée Assemblée législative …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 18:05 GMT

SPAIN: Government suspends plans for special law to accelerate asylum procedures ― Human rights NGO accuses Spanish ...

|Published on: 2nd October 2026|Categories: News| The government has suspended a planned royal decree-law aimed at facilitating the expulsion or return of people who have remained in Ceuta two months after the mass arrival at the end of July. A human …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 12:53 GMT

Slovenia’s decade-long advocacy for international standards on the human rights of older persons

SLOVENIA, October 1 - This year’s International Day of Older Persons focuses on longevity and the need to adapt social systems to accommodate longer lifespans. While longevity is an important social achievement, it raises questions about how to ensure a …

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Published on September 30, 2026 - 21:33 GMT

The Human Rights Law Society Expands Philanthropic Leadership Initiative to Miami and Dubai

Miami, Florida, Sept. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Human Rights Law Society, founded by Yasmin Hasan, has announced the development of a global Philanthropic Leadership Initiative, designed to bring together philanthropists, business leaders, charitable …

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Published on September 28, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

Coroner Finds Multiple Psychiatric Drugs in Mother-Daughter Murder-Suicide; Citizens Commission on Human Rights ...

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Clark County, Nevada coroner’s toxicology report released in September found multiple psychiatric and other drugs in the system of a 34-year-old mother who allegedly shot and killed her 11-year-old …

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Published on October 3, 2026 - 05:36 GMT

Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate

Madam Vice Chair, Distinguished Delegates, Colleagues, Seventy-seven years ago, having witnessed the devastation of the Second World War, States came together and adopted the Geneva Conventions. Today, we see that respect for these rules is eroding. In …

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Published on October 4, 2026 - 11:26 GMT

Israeli Airstrike Kills 4 Women in Gaza City

(MENAFN) An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza City early Saturday killed four women, among them a Christian mother and daughter who aided displaced families and a university lecturer and her mother. Medical sources said five Palestinians …

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Published on October 4, 2026 - 11:27 GMT

RSF Attack Kills Over 25 Civilians in North Kordofan, Medics Say

(MENAFN) An attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed more than 25 civilians in the Umm Badr area of North Kordofan state, Sudan, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. In a statement on Saturday, the non-governmental network said a …

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Published on October 4, 2026 - 09:10 GMT

RSF Attack Reportedly Kills Dozens of Civilians in North Kordofan

(MENAFN) More than 25 civilians were reportedly killed in an attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Umm Badr area of Sudan’s North Kordofan state, according to reports. A statement issued Saturday said footage circulating online …

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Published on October 5, 2026 - 05:22 GMT

Diaspora Arts Connection Marks 10 Years of Let Her Sing® as Women’s Freedom to Sing Remains Under Threat

Anniversary concerts in San Francisco and San Diego bring together six women vocalists, an international ensemble, and a film program. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Diaspora Arts Connection is preparing …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Human Rights ...
Published on October 5, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Z-TEXT zk-SNARKs Messenger Opens to the Public: No Phone, No SIM

Shielded messenger, wallet, password manager and Channels on the BitcoinZ blockchain. No KYC. Post-quantum handshake. Messages no one can read or erase. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Z-TEXT, a privacy …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on October 5, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

International Unitarian Organization Launches Monthly Global Reflection with Young Unitarian Niklas Weber

Young Unitarian, Lead Rapper and Engineer from Germany HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Unitarian Universalist Worldwide Youth Network (UUWYN.org) (pronounced “you win”) announces the launch of its Monthly …

Distribution channels: Education, Environment ...
Published on October 4, 2026 - 15:09 GMT

Doral Academy of Northern Nevada Celebrates Dual Statewide Honors for Faculty and Civic Education Excellence

Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (DANN) recognized with two statewide honors that highlight excellence in history instruction and civic education. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doral Academy of Northern Nevada ( …

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Published on October 3, 2026 - 19:36 GMT

Postmortem Pathology Highlights Private Autopsy Options for Las Vegas Families During Summer Months

Independent examinations give families answers when questions remain after a loved one's death LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summer in Southern Nevada brings its own set of hard moments, and for some families it …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on October 3, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Sleep in Heavenly Peace Invites Donors to Give a Child a Bed This DAF Day, Oct. 8

National nonprofit encourages donor-advised fund holders to put charitable dollars to work for children sleeping on the floor POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), the national …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Companies ...
Published on October 2, 2026 - 18:46 GMT

Laura Harding, Esq. Appointed Commissioner, New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies

Harding is an Appointee of New York State Assembly Speaker Carl E. Heastie (District 83) ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies (NYSCCRR) is pleased to announce …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...
Published on October 2, 2026 - 17:57 GMT

TODAY IN RICHMOND: NEARLY 300 VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GATHER TO SUPPORT WOMEN

DOCTORS GATHER TO SUPPORT WOMEN RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Virginia physicians gathered at the Virginia General Assembly Building to rally for women’s health. They spoke about the provisions of …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 17:46 GMT

Memorial Merits Releases Expanded Inherited Annuity Tax Calculator

Free tool estimates taxable portion of an inherited annuity in about a minute, with no sign-up required. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Merits has released an expanded version of its Inherited Annuity …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on October 3, 2026 - 05:36 GMT

Statement at the UN General Assembly's Third Committee General Debate

Madam Vice Chair, Distinguished Delegates, Colleagues, Seventy-seven years ago, having witnessed the devastation of the Second World War, States came together and adopted the Geneva Conventions. Today, we see that respect for these rules is eroding. In …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 15:03 GMT

Nasser Medical Hospital: Gaza’s Largest Remaining Hospital Has No Syringes Left

Doctors Against Genocide warns of a total medical shutdown at the Nasser Medical Complex Gaza’s largest remaining hospital due to the Israeli government’s siege BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Doctors Against …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Las Vegas Vlasic Classic Returns to Las Vegas Country Club on Oct 10 to Support The Forgotten Prisoner and Freedom Grow

Vlasic Labs’ Charity Golf Tournament Will Raise Funds for Jarred Shaw as He Serves a 26-Month Prison Sentence in Indonesia for Possession of Cannabis Gummies LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vlasic Labs will …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

UNICEF Ambassador Solange Tuyishime Keita sets Universal Woman Goal: One Million More Girls with Access to Education

Twenty years into her pageant journey, Solange enters Universal Woman with a bigger vision: increasing opportunity for women and girls around the world. PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty years after first …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 13:17 GMT

Toys for Tots Launches 2026 Holiday Campaign with Richard Childress Racing

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Holiday Cheer Kicks Off Here: Marine Toys for Tots Launches 2026 Holiday Campaign with Richard Childress Racing in Las Vegas The holiday season is officially underway at Marine Toys …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 12:07 GMT

Aspire Living & Learning Purchases 47-Acre Former University Campus in Orange

Former University of New Haven campus will give Aspire room to innovate, expand and strengthen special education and adult services in Connecticut ORANGE, CT, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aspire Living & Learning, a …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 11:53 GMT

United Planet Announces Newly Elected Officers of Its Board of Directors

Incoming Chair Michael Steinberg, Treasurer Amy Kemmerer, and Secretary João Chagas bring extensive experience in global leadership. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Incoming Chair Michael Steinberg, Treasurer Amy …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY NEW YORK RETURNS TO RANDALL’S ISLAND FOR 11TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION

MEDIA ALERT NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indigenous Peoples Day New York (IPDNYC) returns to Randall’s Island for its 11th annual two-day celebration of Indigenous culture and Native heritage. The …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 10:30 GMT

Police Praxis™ Examines the Accountability Behind AI-Assisted Police Training

Expanded inquiry examines instructional integrity, organizational oversight, and the significance of AI-generated training records in civil rights litigation. DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Police Praxis™, an independent …

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Published on October 2, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

National CACFP Association Announces FY27 Board of Directors and New Leadership

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) is pleased to announce its Board of Directors and leadership for fiscal year 2027. The new board will serve from October 2026 through …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on October 2, 2026 - 05:30 GMT

eCrime Workshops Build Capacity for Adversary Analysis, Threat Modeling, Infrastructure Investigation & Data Exchange

APWG eCrime 2026 Offers Four Workshops for Cybersecurity Professionals and Researchers Focused on Counter-Cybercrime Investigations and Operations CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- APWG eCrime 2026 conference …

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