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Louis Riel Day at Queen’s Park exposes the work that remains in reconciling with the Métis
MPP Kathleen Wynne, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario Margaret Froh, and Louis Riel’s great-grand niece Jean Teillet are just a few of the speakers who attended the Louis Riel Day ceremony at Queen’s Park on Nov. 16, 2018. (RSJ/Madi Wong) by Harry Faulkner Prominent faces of Canadian politics and leaders of the…
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What do people know about Louis Riel?
Taking an in-depth look into the Ontario education system and what the curriculum teaches about Louis Riel and Indigenous culture, history and overall importance in modern-day Canada. (Queen’s Park Louis Riel day event on Nov. 16, 2018 in Toronto. RSJ/Giulia Fiaoni) Métis education lacking in Ontario on Louis Riel Day Written by Emma Sandri Who…
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The History of Louis Riel Day in Canada
Why do we celebrate Louis Riel Day? Since 1993 people in Ontario have commemorated all that Louis Riel has done for the Métis Nation By: Sam Harley The 133rd year after the hanging of Louis Riel, brought people together to speak on his accomplishments and historical significance at Queen’s Park, Toronto on Friday. This 25th…
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Should Louis Riel be exonerated by the government of Ontario?
By: Mariah Siddiqui Today marks the 133rd anniversary of the execution of Louis Riel and the government has been trying to reconcile their past mistakes, but would exonerating him for his crimes be the best way to do so? While some people push for Riel to be exonerated and think that would be the correct…
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Postsecondary students want easier access to healthy food
by Adele Lukusa According to a report by Meal Exchange published earlier this year, 55 per cent of post-secondary students are unhappy with their access to healthy food on campus. For some students who eat on campus, this study echoes their opinions on healthy eating at Ryerson (See infographic on bottom of page). For Serena…
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The Great Debate: Chain versus Independent Restaurants
From the perspectives of independent business owners to students looking for a bite to eat, the success and efficiency of both independent restaurants and chain restaurants reveals the reality behind where Canadians eat and why. Independent espresso bar challenges chains with product quality Statistics prove majority of Canadians favour chain restaurants Written by Giulia Fiaoni…
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The ‘Burning Issue’ of Pot Legalization in Ontario
As of Oct. 17, 2018, Canada’s pot legalization has taken over the country by storm. Next to Uruguay, Canada is now the second country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. While some Ontario citizens spend weed legalization day celebrating, others were left with mixed feelings and concerns about how the federal government will be…