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Artist honours rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot at National Mosaic Art Exhibition

Artist honours rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot at National Mosaic Art Exhibition

TORONTO — One artist's work at a mosaic exhibition in Toronto is honouring a French sexual abuse survivor who galvanized a global movement to better protect women.
Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

TORONTO — Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn’t mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut.
Retiring and relocating? Take a holistic approach

Retiring and relocating? Take a holistic approach

NEW YORK (AP) — Debra Taylor has had a busy year or so: She's going through a divorce while in the process of retiring — and she's moving to Portugal from Southern California with one of her daughters.
Brooklyn’s Black church choirs persist amid attendance decline, gentrification

Brooklyn’s Black church choirs persist amid attendance decline, gentrification

NEW YORK (RNS) — On Sunday mornings in Brooklyn, nicknamed the borough of churches, the muffled sounds of choir singers, hand‑claps and Hammond organs can be heard from the sidewalks.
B.C. First Nation wins rights, title along Fraser River's south arm in Lower Mainland

B.C. First Nation wins rights, title along Fraser River's south arm in Lower Mainland

VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation has won back fishing rights and title for part of the land its ancestors used as a summer home in the Lower Mainland, despite opposition by two other Indigenous communities. A B.C.
Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

TORONTO — Baklava pastries containing pistachios are being recalled over salmonella concerns. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online.
Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay

Carney announces 20% increase in military starting pay

TRENTON, ONT. — Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at CFB Trenton on Friday.
Students have been called to the office - and even arrested - for AI surveillance false alarms

Students have been called to the office - and even arrested - for AI surveillance false alarms

Lesley Mathis knows what her daughter said was wrong. But she never expected the 13-year-old girl would get arrested for it.
'Outlander' prequel series 'Blood of My Blood' goes back in time again - to meet the parents

'Outlander' prequel series 'Blood of My Blood' goes back in time again - to meet the parents

In Starz's “Outlander,” Caitriona Balfe's Claire Fraser is bold and brave. She can also think on her feet in high-pressure moments. Her husband Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, is protective and empathetic.
Phoney wildfire images cause confusion on social media. Here are steps to spot them

Phoney wildfire images cause confusion on social media. Here are steps to spot them

This week, the BC Wildfire Service posted on Facebook two aerial view images of wildfires raging across densely forested terrain with aircraft attempting to douse the flames.
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