Human trafficking a reality in rural Ontario
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Human trafficking a reality in rural Ontario

A townhall meeting in Bruce County highlighted the issue of human trafficking, emphasizing the importance of education and public awareness in combating it. OPP Detective Constable Melissa Barfoot shared insights on identifying victims and the complexities of trafficking. Speakers shared personal stories, fostering community engagement and potential legislative changes to address this urgent concern.
National survey finds Canadian business schools largely disconnected from Indigenous economies
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National survey finds Canadian business schools largely disconnected from Indigenous economies

A new survey by Luminary reveals a significant disconnect between Canadian business schools and Indigenous economies. It highlights a lack of Indigenous strategies, partnerships, and curriculum in most schools. While recent funding from RBC supports Indigenous initiatives, more institutional commitment is needed to bridge this engagement gap and transform business education.
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Army reserve adopts modernization, commander tells BU audience

Col. Evelyn Kotzer of the Canadian Armed Forces discussed the reserve's modernization at Brandon University, emphasizing the need for a prepared and larger army amid global uncertainty. She outlined quick changes like updated equipment and longer-term goals to increase soldier numbers, aiming for full-time contracted reservists for swift mobilization in emergencies.
Red Deer RCMP remind large vehicle operators to use caution at railway crossings
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Red Deer RCMP remind large vehicle operators to use caution at railway crossings

On March 18, 2026, the Alberta RCMP and CN Police launched a railway safety campaign, emphasizing caution for operators of large vehicles at crossings. Due to conditions impacting visibility and safety, operators are urged to stop, look, and listen, and to remain aware of their surroundings to prevent accidents at railway crossings.
Orbital satellite launch: $8.3 million in aid to improve rocket
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Orbital satellite launch: $8.3 million in aid to improve rocket

Reaction Dynamics, a Longueuil-based aerospace company, received $8.3 million in federal funding to advance its containerized rocket launch project for microsatellites. Part of the "Launch the North" initiative, this support will enable growth and develop local launch capabilities, addressing Canada’s satellite service demands and aiming for national autonomy in space industry.
Medical Examiner in Newfoundland has begun tracking gambling as a risk factor in suicides
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Medical Examiner in Newfoundland has begun tracking gambling as a risk factor in suicides

Brad Glynn, executive director of Lifewise NL, emphasizes the importance of “postvention” as a suicide prevention measure, highlighting new data collection on gambling-related suicides in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is now tracking gambling as a suicide risk factor, with the first statistics expected by late 2026.