Toronto panel flags sexual harassment as school safety threat
Kate Jackman-Atkinson reports on the School Community Safety Advisory Panel Final Report to the Toronto District School Board. The panel, formed after Jordan Manners was shot, argues harassment and gender dynamics undermine safety, with 55 percent of staff at one school witnessing student harassment and many fearing retaliation or police distrust. It urges a holistic approach and targeted programs in schools.
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Toronto District School Board
Jordan Manners
Manners
Toronto
Statistics Canada
NACI
Rolling River
Manitoba
Faith and hate collide in modern society
A sermon argues that while religious zealots provoke violence and discrimination, God’s message remains loving. It cites church picketing at services for American soldiers, abortion clinic violence, and political dangers if extremism gains power, urging unconditional love and repentance.
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Topeka
Kansas
Iraq
America
God
Christ
United States
Congress
Friesen Reflections on Settlers and Cold Winter Prizes
The writer recalls early settlers and the harsh prairie winters, drawing parallels to modern comforts. She reflects on Jewish settlement in Winnipeg, Huns Valley tales, Laura Ingalls Wilder's Long Winter, and the contrast between primitive hardship and today’s conveniences. The piece celebrates resilience, home crafts, and nostalgic storage and restoration finds.
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Winnipeg
Huns Valley
Manitoba
Laura Inglis Wilder
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