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Ex-University of Waterloo student sentenced to 11 years in prison for gender-studies class stabbings

Ex-University of Waterloo student sentenced to 11 years in prison for gender-studies class stabbings

A former University of Waterloo, Ont., student who pleaded guilty to stabbing several people in a gender-studies class in 2023 was sentenced Monday to 11 years in prison. The judge said Geovanny Villalba-Aleman’s actions were a “particularly grave hate crime,” while the instructor wounded in the attack said “work to cultivate inclusive spaces of belonging continues.”

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At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement
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January 27, 2025

At federal inquiry, Canada Post blames workers leaving early and union points to mismanagement

Canada Post bosses and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers…

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Business, Economy, National

January 27, 2025

Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland argues Canada can…

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Ancient forest uncovered by melting ice in the Rocky Mountains
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January 27, 2025

Ancient forest uncovered by melting ice in the Rocky Mountains

A nearly 6,000-year-old forest is once again seeing daylight after…

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Canadian farm goods retailer Peavey Mart closing all stores
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January 27, 2025

Canadian farm goods retailer Peavey Mart closing all stores

A Canadian farm goods store chain is closing all its…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Muller, Miller, Heise named PWHL’s three stars of the week

TORONTO — Boston Fleet forward Alina Muller, Toronto Sceptres forward…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Lauren Lenentine to serve as alternate for Team Kerri Einarson at Scotties

Team Kerri Einarson has added another player from the defunct…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 27, 2025

Tech stocks lead market slide in U.S., Canada as AI news rattles investors

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. slid…

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Environment, Lifestyle, National

January 27, 2025

Canada stops letting cross-border hikers enter B.C. via Pacific Crest Trail

OTTAWA — The Canadian Border Services Agency says hikers on…

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Sports

January 27, 2025

Raptors’ Barnes named NBA Eastern Conference player of the week

TORONTO — Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes was named the…

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