University of Toronto rescinds honorary degree awarded to singer Buffy Sainte-Marie

The University of Toronto has decided to rescind the honorary degree awarded to singer Buffy Sainte-Marie seven years ago, following the ongoing controversy over her Indigenous heritage. The university says

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Henry Lee, famed forensic scientist who testified in the OJ Simpson trial, dies at 87

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Henry Lee, the famed forensic scientist who helped bring modern crime scene investigation into the public spotlight through his involvement

Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial

New Democrats gather in Winnipeg to pick new leader, plot path out of political exile

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WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew called on NDP delegates Friday to focus on issues like affordability and health care

Province of Manitoba sets tuition increase cap at 4%

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A tuition increase could be coming to Manitoba post-secondary institutions. The province has set the maximum tuition increase for the

Ottawa police officer suspended since 2023 makes Ontario’s Sunshine List

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The 2025 Sunshine List was published on Friday, March 27, and included all the names, positions, salaries and taxable benefits

Pete “Whiskeyleaks” Hegseth Bars Black, Women Army Officers From Promotion

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Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty According to reports, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotion of four U.S. Army

Fire crews respond to explosion atop building in downtown Toronto

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Toronto fire crews are responding to a two-alarm blaze following reports of an explosion at a building in the downtown

Quebec's public pension fund manager named in New Zealand class-action lawsuit

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Quebec’s public pension fund manager, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, along with the Canada Pension Plan Investment

News of the day: Melting Ottawa park compared to ‘hellscape’; South Korean sub is heading our way; Why huge hospital 50/50 jackpots seem everywhere

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It’s Friday, March 27. Here are the top stories the Ottawa Citizen newsroom is following today. OTTAWA MAYOR RESPONDS AFTER