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New cafe in Church-Wellesley Village a ‘healing’ space for Toronto’s queer communityRowan Jetté Knox and Dani Gaede, who are both transgender, opened Understory Cafe to give queer people a quiet third space in the Village.CanadaJun 18
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New York Church of Scientology targeted in latest ‘speedrun’ incidentPolice officers were informed that 'a group of unidentified individuals forcibly entered the location through the side door and caused property damage,' an NYPD spokesperson said.TrendingMay 4
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Saskatchewan church evacuated after bear spray unleashedPolice say officers found churchgoers holding the suspect in the hallway before his arrest. The church was later evacuated and about 25 people received treatment.CrimeMay 3
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‘Speedrun’ attempt at Vancouver’s Church of Scientology prompts police warningPolice say a popular social media trend from California known as 'speed running' has come to Hollywood North. A crowd gathered Saturday at the Church of Scientology in Vancouver.TrendingMay 3
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Toronto considers closing section of Church Street to vehicles for 9 weeksA motion moved by Coun. Chris Moise asked city staff to explore a nine-week pedestrian pilot on Church Street from Wellesley to Alexander Street.CanadaApr 30
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Church of Scientology officials condemn TikTok ‘speed running’ trendGroups of people have filmed themselves opening the doors to the Church of Scientology's Hollywood locations and running around the building before being escorted off the property.TrendingApr 30
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Church in Quebec becomes unlikely Montreal Canadiens watch hubSince the beginning of the NHL playoffs, hundreds of hockey fans have packed into the pews for raucous Habs watch parties in which they yell, cheer, and yes, pray for victory.SportsApr 26
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Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. governmentAfter years of negotiations, the Osoyoos Band is working with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap that could re-draw where the reserve starts and endsCanada5 hours
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Chaste and obedient: Quebecer goes to priesthood as hopes of religious revival stirJeremy-Marie Joly says his family and friends were shocked when he told them he was abandoning engineering studies to become a priest.CanadaJun 24
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Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desertA well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday.WorldJul 4
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Vulnerable communities seek respite from Nova Scotia heat waveWith the recent bought of scorching temperatures hitting the Maritimes, it's raised questions of what options are available for those most vulnerable in the community.CanadaJul 6
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2 Edmonton students accused of using AI to make sexually explicit images of classmatesThe two 14-year-olds are accused of taking photos of girls at school without their consent, as well as pulling pics from their social media, and sexualizing them using AI software.CrimeJun 17
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Priest calls out Ottawa audience in award speech for book on homelessnessAn Anglican priest has won the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing for her book detailing her fight to allow an encampment to remain in the yard beside her church.PoliticsApr 30
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Local Regina mosque puts out survey for feedback on call to prayerSurveys were conducted throughout Friday in front of the mosque, with people sharing their opinions for and against7 hours
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Russian missile strikes kill 11 in Ukraine, damage religious landmark, officials sayThe attacks came after Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke separately by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend.TrendingJun 15
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No ‘analysis’ on if denying residential schools should be hate speech: ministerBill C-9, known as the Combatting Hate Act, received royal assent in June and was aimed at combating antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate against marginalized groups.CanadaJul 16
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B.C. charities want to see provincial government end pet bans in rental housingThe BC SPCA and First United Church say the province promised to ban 'No-pet clauses,' which force renters to choose between housing and pets.PoliticsApr 22
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Retired Nova Scotia investigator speaks out after Penny Boudreau’s day parole extensionFor John Elliott, a former Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crimes sergeant who worked on the original case, it's a disappointing outcome.CanadaJul 6
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Regina mosque pausing use of speakers to amplify call to prayer in city’s downtownThe director of Regina City Jamia Masjid said some people were threatening to remove the speakers while others were angry the weekly prayer was happening.CanadaJun 26
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Artist behind controversial photograph in Fredericton gallery defends it as ‘sacred’The artist behind a controversial photograph blasted as blasphemous by detractors says renewed criticism over its display in Fredericton misses the point.CanadaJun 23