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Michelle McQuigge
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Reporter, The Canadian Press
Toronto
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By Morgan Sharp, Michelle McQuigge Verified| National Observer Verified The statue is gone, but the name remains for now. A bronze replica of Egerton Ryerson, an architect of Canada’s residential school system and the namesake of the university nestled between Yonge and Church streets in downtown Toronto, was felled by activists on the weekend, its head sawn off and discarded into Lake Ontario.
By Morgan Sharp, Max Fawcett Verified, Chloe Rose Stuart-Ulin, Michelle McQuigge Verified| National Observer Verified Ryerson University is no more. The institution in downtown Toronto named after a man increasingly tarnished by his role in creating Canada’s residential school system will find itself a new name, possibly in time for the 2022 academic year. That is one of 22 steps its board of directors agreed to take on Thursday, part of a reckoning with the country’s colonial past that has also seen the city agree to rename Dundas Street, which divides parts of the downtown campus. Get top stories in your inbox.
By Morgan Sharp, Max Fawcett Verified, Chloe Rose Stuart-Ulin, Michelle McQuigge Verified| National Observer Verified Ryerson University is no more. The institution in downtown Toronto named after a man increasingly tarnished by his role in creating Canada’s residential school system will find itself a new name, possibly in time for the 2022 academic year. That is one of 22 steps its board of directors agreed to take on Thursday, part of a reckoning with the country’s colonial past that has also seen the city agree to rename Dundas Street, which divides parts of the downtown campus. Get top stories in your inbox.
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The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press (CP) is Canada's national news agency, established in 1917 to facilitate news exchange among Canadian newspapers. It has grown into a leading provider of real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across various platforms, including print, broadcast, and digital media. CP offers a range of services, including comprehensive news distribution to newspapers, television, radio, and digital outlets. It provides multimedia content such as photos, videos, and graphics to enhance news stories. The agency operates a dedicated newsgathering network with staff in bureaus across Canada and maintains a partnership with the Associated Press to bolster its global news coverage. CP serves many daily newspapers and various media outlets, ensuring extensive reach within Canada's media landscape. The agency is committed to delivering news that is engaging and relevant to Canadians, focusing on the impact of events on real people.
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