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The Waterloo Region District School Board has released two statements clarifying the usage of the word "family" following reports from alternative media that claimed a November 2023 training session labeled the term as "harmful" and "racist." The board aims to address misconceptions and reaffirm its commitment to inclusive language in educational settings. More Context

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has called for de-escalation following Israel's strikes on Iran, which targeted nuclear sites and resulted in the death of Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader. She emphasized the need for all parties to avoid actions that could destabilize the region, while also advising Canadians in the area to exercise caution. More Context

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flight AI-171, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, 2025, resulting in the tragic loss of most of the 242 passengers, including a Canadian dentist. Only one survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, escaped the crash, while a woman whose husband was on board expressed her disbelief at missing the flight by just ten minutes. More Context

Backlash Against Bill 5Following the passage of Bill 5 in Ontario, which aims to accelerate development, particularly in mining, protests continue to grow. At a rally in Thunder Bay, participants expressed their desire for the legislation to be repealed, citing concerns over its impact on the economy and local communities. More Context

Concerns Over Sikh Safety in Canada More than a dozen Canadian Sikhs are facing active threats to their lives, with advocacy organizations attributing these dangers to India. The World Sikh Organization of Canada argues it is unacceptable for the federal government to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming G7 meeting, given these safety concerns. More Context

One of Toronto's largest and oldest elm trees, located on Barton Street, is set to be removed next week, raising concerns among local environmentalists. Forest ecologist Eric Davies from the University of Toronto, who measured the tree at 40 metres tall and 5.5 metres in circumference, is advocating for efforts to ensure its legacy continues despite the impending removal. More Context