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Why we should stop using acronyms like BIPOC

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Author: Michaela M.
Canada's Marco Arop sets forth into Olympic year following historic 2023 season

Canada's Marco Arop sets forth into Olympic year following historic 2023 season

Marco Arop catapulted himself to new heights, and just in time heading into an Olympic year. The towering six-foot-four 800-metre runner from Edmonton became the first Canadian to win world championship gold in the event in August.
Canada beats Ukraine 3-1 in women's volleyball Olympic qualifier

Canada beats Ukraine 3-1 in women's volleyball Olympic qualifier

NINGBO, China — Alexa Gray had 20 attack points to lead Canada to a 3-1 win over Ukraine on Friday at the women's volleyball Olympic qualification tournament.
ATS signs deal to buy water purification company Avidity Science for $265 million

ATS signs deal to buy water purification company Avidity Science for $265 million

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. — ATS Corp. has signed a deal to buy Avidity Science LLC, a designer and manufacturer of automated water purification solutions for biomedical and life science applications, for $265 million. Based in Waterford, Wisc.
In the news today: Ukrainian president set to address Parliament

In the news today: Ukrainian president set to address Parliament

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
New app uses AI to help Calgary medical students practise interacting with patients

New app uses AI to help Calgary medical students practise interacting with patients

CALGARY — A Calgary medical student has developed an app that allows future doctors to work on their diagnostic and communication skills before they set up their practices.
Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

Public health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again — just in time for respiratory virus season in the fall and winter, when respiratory syncytial virus and influenza also come on the scene.
A year after Fiona: Nova Scotians still fear blackouts as utility claims improvements

A year after Fiona: Nova Scotians still fear blackouts as utility claims improvements

HALIFAX — Vaughn Mullen has grown weary of Nova Scotia Power's promises for improvement, as fall hurricane season brings lengthy power outages he feels could be avoided.
First Nations in northern Ontario seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

First Nations in northern Ontario seek over $100B to honour treaty promise

A legal battle playing out in a northern Ontario courtroom this month has seen an alliance of First Nations argue they are owed upwards of $100 billion for the Crown's failure to honour a 173-year-old treaty promise, while the federal and provincial
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ottawa for first visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Ottawa for first visit

OTTAWA — Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Ottawa late Thursday night for his first official visit to Canada since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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