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Month: April 2022

Mounting evidence Canada trained Ukrainian extremists, gov’t needs to be held to account: experts

By Christy Somos, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     Toronto, Canada (CTV Network) — With mounting evidence pointing to the Canadian Armed Forces having trained members of Ukraine’s military who are also reported to be part of extremist groups, experts say Ottawa needs to strongly bolster its investigation and vetting of the

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Dyree Williams is pictured in 2021 at his previous school's track competition in Ohio.

Texas high school policy banning braided or twisted hair has stopped a teen from attending school, his mom says

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Nothing makes Dyree Williams feel more like himself than his hair, which he has proudly worn in twists, braids and locks all his life — it’s part of his identity and a direct connection to his ancestors. But Williams’ locks became an issue after the 17-year-old moved from Cincinnati, Ohio, to East Bernard, 50 miles

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Canada’s ‘discriminatory’ blood ban being replaced by screening based on sexual behaviour for all donors

By Rachel Aiello, CTVNews.ca writer Click here for updates on this story     Ottawa, Canada (CTV Network) — A policy change years in the making, on Thursday Health Canada approved Canadian Blood Services’ submission to eliminate the three-month donor deferral period for gay and bisexual men as well as some other folks in the LGBTQ2S+ community.

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