An anti-Islamophobia advocacy group is calling for the removal of Conservative candidate Andrew Lawton in London, Ont. due to past comments about marginalized groups. Lawton acknowledged previous recklessness during mental health challenges but committed to improvement. The group’s request comes in light of concerns over Lawton’s ability to represent diverse communities effectively in the upcoming federal election.
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Still no charges in Robert Pickton prison death a year after fatal assault
Robert Pickton, a notorious Canadian serial killer, died in hospital on May 31, 2024, after being assaulted at Port-Cartier maximum security prison 12 days earlier. He was convicted in 2007 of six counts of second-degree murder but was suspected of murdering many more women, with remains or DNA of 33 women found on his pig farm in Port Coquitlam, B.C. Pickton's crimes have left a significant mark on Canadian criminal history and the ongoing discussions...
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