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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in Niagara to Hear Ukraine’s Plea Amid Escalating War

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) nations gathered in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario , for high-stakes talks with Ukraine’s Foreign Minister as Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine’s power grid. The meeting, hosted by Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand , comes at a critical moment as rolling blackouts sweep across Ukraine ahead of winter. Foreign ministers from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the European Union posed for a family photo before beginning discussions. Ukraine’s foreign minister is expected to brief the group on the humanitarian and security consequences of Russia’s latest attacks, which have left millions vulnerable to freezing temperatures. The summit is not limited to Ukraine. Ministers are also addressing broader geopolitical challenges, including instability in the Middle East and shifting trade relationships. Still, Ukraine remains the centerpiece of the agenda, with G7 leaders reaffirming ...
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Alberta Teachers Strike Sparks Massive Rally at Legislature

            Teachers and supporters take part in a rally on World Teachers' Day in Edmonton on Sunday.


Thousands of teachers, parents, and supporters filled the grounds of the Alberta Legislature on Sunday, rallying in solidarity as the province braces for its first provincewide teachers’ strike in over two decades.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), representing more than 51,000 educators, says the strike is about more than wages. Teachers are demanding smaller class sizes, increased staffing, and better resources to address what they describe as a “crisis” in public education.

“Public education is the foundation of a strong democratic society,” said Heather Quinn, president of ATA Local 37, urging Albertans to stand up for the future of schools. ATA president Jason Schilling echoed the call, telling the crowd that educators are fighting for conditions that allow them to properly support students.

The provincial government, led by Premier Danielle Smith, has offered a 12% wage increase over four years and pledged to hire 3,000 new teachers. But the union argues that at least 5,000 more are needed to keep pace with growing enrollment and to prevent students from “falling through the cracks.”

If no deal is reached, classes for more than 700,000 students across 2,500 schools will be suspended, with extracurricular activities and field trips also cancelled. Parents and communities are now preparing for significant disruptions as negotiations continue.

For many at the rally, the message was clear: investing in education is investing in Alberta’s future.


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