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Akim Aliu graphic novel explores how he confronted racism in hockey

Aimed for an audience of 8- to 12-year-olds, Aliu shares his journey of dealing with the difficulties of assimilating in Ukraine and Canada and the hazing and systemic racism he experienced pursuing his dream of playing pro hockey.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aliu lands book deal on how he confronted racism in hockey

Former pro hockey player Akim Aliu has a graphic novel in the works that tells his story and how he overcame racism and poverty

The Independent UK

US Study Shows Omicron As Severe As Previous COVID Variants: Reuters

A large U.S. study has found that the omicron variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus is intrinsically as severe as previous variants, unlike assumptions made in earlier studies that it was more transmissible but less severe, Reuters report. "We found that the risks of hospitalization and mortality were nearly identical between periods,"…

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Biden nominates Metro Detroit attorney to chair International Joint Commission

President Joe Biden nominated Southfield attorney Gerald Acker to be commissioner and chair of the International Joint Commission, a binational group that regulates use of the Great Lakes and other waters shared by the U.S. and Canada.

Tribune News Service

Music Fans Are Summer Lovin' Live Nation's $25 Concert Week Tickets To Shows Throughout US, Canada

Want to see Willie Nelson for $25? You can in Branson, Missouri this Saturday if you purchase a ticket during Live Nation’s Concert Week, May 4 to 10.

Benzinga

U.S. indicts four people for conspiring to smuggle arms to Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang

U.S. prosecutors have indicted three Haitians and one U.S. citizen for conspiring to smuggle arms to Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang, which last year kidnapped a group of missionaries from the United States and Canada.

Reuters

From red dresses to memory stones: Collaborative and replicable activism can help causes gain momentum

We’ve all heard of the #MeToo movement, founded by Tarana Burke. And in 2017, actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, “if you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” Her tweet sparked a whirlwind of social media posts that highlighted a gender-based violence crisis.

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Marriott Shares Gain On Q1 Earnings Beat, Resumed Dividend

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 81.3% year-on-year, to $4.2 billion, beating the consensus of $4.11 billion. Comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increased 96.5% worldwide, 99.1% in the U.S. & Canada, and 88.5% in international markets, compared to Q1 FY21. Comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR declined 19.4% worldwide, 14.5%…

Benzinga

Government greenlights Northern Ireland goldmine's bid to hire around the world

Canada based Galantas Gold has an open pit mine in Co Tyrone

Belfast Live

Democrats call on FDA to remove ‘antiquated discriminatory’ limits on gay, bisexual men donating blood amid Canadian decision

Val Demings and Mark Takano tell The Independent the US should also ‘follow science’

The Independent UK

A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned

Americans accessing health care services in Canada would have to pay out of pocket, and likely would need to overcome extra travel and logistical hurdles.

WEKU

Trudeau vows to defend abortion rights after U.S. Supreme Court move

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to defend abortion rights as the decades-old battle over the issue exploded anew this week in Canada's southern neighbor, with the U.S. Supreme Court apparently set to overturn the decades-old ruling that legalized the procedure nationwide.

Reuters

Wet agriculture could protect peatlands and climate, but remains largely unexplored

Across the globe, peatlands are under threat and their destruction is contributing to climate change. Damaged peatlands are responsible for roughly five per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The Conversation

Police in Canada intercept drone from US carrying shopping bag full of handguns

Nearly a dozen handguns were found inside the shopping bag

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Exeter Airport launches North America flights in tourism 'boost'

Air Lingus and Emerald Airlines will fly passengers between the South West and the US and Canada via Dublin

Bangkok Post

Canadian wanted for Phuket murder dies in plane crash

A Canadian wanted by police for the murder of an Indian gangster in Phuket has died in a plane crash in Canada.

Bangkok Post

Canadian wanted for Sandhu murder dies in plane crash

A Canadian wanted by police for the murder of an Indian gangster in Phuket has died in a plane crash in Canada.

Reuters

Canada's Ontario to hold election next month as voters grapple with inflation

Canada's most populous province, Ontario, will hold an election next month with incumbent Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford favored in polls and the campaign expected to focus on fighting inflation.

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Leader of Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang extradited to U.S.

The leader of Haiti's feared 400 Mawozo gang, which last year abducted a group of missionaries from the United States and Canada, has been extradited to the United States on Tuesday, the Haitian police said.

Benzinga

Lithia Motors Acquires Sisley Honda Dealership In Ontario

Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD) and Pfaff Automotive Partners have acquired Sisley Honda, based in Thornhill, Ontario, for an undisclosed sum. The company expects the addition of Sisley Honda, one of the highest-volume Honda Motor Co Ltd (NYSE:HMC) dealerships in Canada, to expand its footprint. Sisley is a multi-generational family business founded in 1946 and…

Reuters

Canada leaders affirm right to choose after leak of draft U.S. ruling overturning abortion rights

Canada's Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister affirmed on Tuesday their support of women's right to choose after a leaked draft ruling suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is prepared to strike down a landmark decision legalizing abortion.

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Workers, not warriors: 4 lessons from health worker protests during COVID-19 that could help avert a looming workforce crisis

Countries around the world are barrelling towards a health workforce crisis. Driven by unrelenting waves of COVID-19, poor working conditions, inadequate pay and a host of other factors, health workers in many countries, including Canada, are exiting the workforce in unprecedented numbers.

The Conversation

Canada needs better CBD policies to protect consumers from unlicensed products

Cannabis has become increasingly common since a Canadian Senate committee first recommended legalizing the substance in 2002. They argued that prohibiting it didn’t reduce the use of cannabis products and that legalization was a better move.

Benzinga

Cannabis Chart Of The Week: Why Has Financing Activity Dropped So Steeply?

Total Cannabis capital raises are down 67% YTD compared to 2021. The decline has been particularly steep in equity raises (U.S. down 73% and Canada down 94%), but debt financing has also suffered (U.S. up 72%, Canada down 86% for a total decline of 33%).

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Drone carrying guns into Canada from US intercepted after crashing into tree

Police in Port Lambton, Ontario, called after device carrying shopping bag of guns flew into tree and operator fled in vehicle

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