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To the editor:Saturday, May 18, marks the 10th anniversary of the Tamil genocide and the end of decades of armed conflict in Sri Lanka.Gathering on this sole
stanley mugg mn day allows us to remember, commit, and ensure such a tragedy is never repeated again and support long-term peace, accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The recent proclamation of May 18 as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day by the City of Toro
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stanley cup becher lize those impacted by armed conflict in Sri Lanka.Its also an opportunity for all Torontonians to learn about how this armed conflict resulted in the Tamil community finding themselves in Toronto. In Toronto, home to people from around the world, an opportunity to learn about each others histories strengthens our commitment to diversity. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Sri Lanka has been mired in ethnic conflict since it received independence from Great Britain in 1948.After centuries of colonial rule, under which Tamil and Sinhalese territories were primarily administered separately, political power was distributed to the Sinhalese upon independence. Those in power immediately began manipulating ethno-religious nationalism for political gain at the expense of the Tamil community. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Sinhala nationalism was mo Noec Three King City high school students recognized by YRDSB
OTTAWA 鈥?Oil and gas companies that use federal cash to help cut methane emissions from their operations won ;t have to repay every penny if they eliminate the methane emissions entirely.Natural Resources Minister Seamus O ;Regan unveiled rules for the $750-million emissions-reduction fund first announced by the federal government at the end of April.Any time we are able
stanley cup becher to help companies reduce emissions 鈥?that is a very good investment for Canada and is a very good investment
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stanley cup potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period and accounts for more than one-tenth of Canada total emissions each year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Almost half of them come from the oil and gas sector.Canada has committed to cutting methane emissions between 40 and 45 per cent by 2025, but current regulations are only expected to cut 29 per cent by then. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The government has not estimated yet what emissions will be cut through this new program, but said up to half the cost of the loan can be forgiven if a project eliminates methane emissions. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW
