Pride Toronto director laments parade cut short by protests
Kojo Modeste says the Pride event in Toronto was disrupted by Coalition Against Pinkwashing protesters near Yonge and Wellesley. He notes Pride Toronto supports LGBTQ Palestinians and civilians in Gaza but condemns blocking the route and calls for peaceful, respectful action. The parade was stopped for safety after elders spoke with protesters and demands to sever ties with corporations backing Pride surfaced.
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Anomalies found at Pimicikamak residential school site
Ground penetrating radar at St Joseph's Residential School site in Cross Lake Manitoba uncovered 150 anomalies including 59 unmarked graves in a nearby cemetery and 37 off site within a kilometre. Chief David Monias calls for further funded searches by the International Commission on Missing Persons to determine burial sites and missing children.
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Protesters end Toronto encampment after court order
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators cleared the University of Toronto encampment at King's College Circle before a 6 p.m. deadline following an Ontario Superior Court injunction. The group pledged to pressure the university for divestment while leaving space for ongoing protest, as police prepared to enforce the order if needed. University president Meric Gertler welcomed the peaceful end and affirmed free speech rights on campus.
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Ontario to boost ads with 25 percent spend on local publishers
Ontario directs its four largest agencies to allocate 25 percent of about 100 million in annual advertising to Ontario publishers. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Ontario Cannabis Store, Metrolinx, and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. will implement the plan alongside a state level commitment.
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