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Pope's visit to Canada sparks calls to renounce centuries-old Doctrine of Discovery

Pope's visit to Canada sparks calls to renounce centuries-old Doctrine of Discovery

OTTAWA — As Pope Francis travelled across Canada, so did a demand to revisit centuries-old declarations.
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Pope says Indigenous people suffered genocide at residential schools

Pope says Indigenous people suffered genocide at residential schools

ROME — Pope Francis says the abuses Indigenous Peoples faced while being forced to attend residential schools amounted to genocide.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $40 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 2 will be an estimated $50 million, with two Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs. The Canadian Press
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Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, July 29, 2022

Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, July 29, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $40 million: 07, 14, 17, 18, 19, 23 & 41. Bonus: 16 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
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'Mamianaq': Pope Francis ends reconciliation visit by apologizing in Inuktitut

'Mamianaq': Pope Francis ends reconciliation visit by apologizing in Inuktitut

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Pope Francis begged for forgiveness for the evil perpetrated by “not a few” Catholics as he wrapped up Friday a six-day visit that saw celebration and criticism for his repeated apologizes for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in cultural assimilation and residential schools.
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Deleted bookmark led to child pornography that depicted Amanda Todd: Crown

Deleted bookmark led to child pornography that depicted Amanda Todd: Crown

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A hard drive seized from the home of the Dutch man accused of harassing British Columbia teenager Amanda Todd contained a deleted bookmark to child pornography depicting her, a Crown attorney told B.C. Supreme Court on Friday.
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The Latest on the Pope's visit to Canada

The Latest on the Pope's visit to Canada

Pope Francis is on a six-day tour of Canada aimed at reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools. Here are the latest developments on his stops today (all times are ET): 8:25 p.m.
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May readies Green leadership bid, asked MP Mike Morrice to consider running: sources

May readies Green leadership bid, asked MP Mike Morrice to consider running: sources

OTTAWA — Elizabeth May, who is preparing a bid for the leadership of the Green Party, first asked the only other Green MP if he would consider taking the helm before she decided to apply for her old job.
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Canada's ambassador to Ukraine working off-site in Kyiv due to security concerns

Canada's ambassador to Ukraine working off-site in Kyiv due to security concerns

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised the flag over the Canadian Embassy in Kyiv in May and announced it was reopening for business.
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Visa denials denounced at Montreal AIDS conference, federal minister cancels speech

Visa denials denounced at Montreal AIDS conference, federal minister cancels speech

MONTREAL — The International AIDS Society will re-evaluate how it organizes international conferences as a result of visa denials by the Canadian government, the organization's president said Friday in Montreal.
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