Editorial A legacy at your local library on Vimy Ridge
April 9 marks Canada's 95th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Canadian soldiers captured the ridge after heavy losses, a turning point that showed Canada fighting as an independent force. The War Amps Operation Legacy promotes Canadian military heritage and will donate documentaries A Vimy Veteran Remembers and In Flanders Fields to local libraries. For copies, call 1 800 250-3030.
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Vimy Ridge
Canada
Operation Legacy
Flanders Fields
Words That Should Not Be Censored In New York City Schools
A columnist laments NYC school officials removing words from tests citing sensitivity. Slavery and terrorism appear on a banned list alongside simpler terms like Halloween and birthday. The writer argues such censorship may hinder lessons from history and personal growth, noting broader parental concerns about a kinder world versus suppression of language.
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New York City
Clothesline drive taps donors to aid diabetes research
The Clothesline program asks Canadians to donate reusable clothing, household items, and electronics to support the Canadian Diabetes Association. Net proceeds fund diabetes research education and advocacy. The Life’s a trip campaign runs until April 10 with a national draw for prizes. donations include free pick up and item eligibility varies by location.
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Canadian Diabetes Association
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Clothesline
Diabetes.ca
Merah and Bales contrasted in war on terror debate
The piece links Mohamed Merah and Robert Bales to a shared strand of violence amid the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts. It argues the attacks reflect resentment of foreign wars, notes Merah's ties to Salafism, and critiques U S policy and leadership while urging withdrawal.
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Robert Bales
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Washington
Mohamed Merah
Robert Bates
George W.bush
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Iraq
Bales
Merah
Afghanistan
Marina le Pen
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National Front
Nicolas Sarkozy
Myriam Monsonego
United States
Obama
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