Champlain: Will Council Rid Us Of This Turbulent Pest
Today, Friday May 29, council has a special meeting called for 2 p.m. at the behest of staff, to remove the statue from the park.
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Champlain Monument
Not Now, Not Ever
That sculpture just cannot be placed in that park on that spot if we are to be serious with regard to our friends across the lake and all others in Native communities in this country.
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Keep Champlain Out
ShareBy John Swartz A small group of 80 to 100 people were on hand Canada Day for a protest to
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Champlain Monument Back In The News
Recently Parks Canada declared the reinstallation of the monument, minus the side sculpture pieces, would commence in mid-July and be finished by mid-August.
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Champlain Coming Back, Sort Of
The re-installation of the central figure of Samuel de Champlain will begin immediately.
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Council Preview
A letter from Konrad Sioui of the Huron/Wendat Nation expresses displeasure at council’s recent resolution supporting the return of the Champlain Monument.
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Champlain Monument Canada Day Protest
ShareBy John Swartz A small group of First Nations protesters and other supporters were drumming up support for their opposition
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Analysis: Council on Record With Champlain Monument
ShareBy John Swartz The first clause of a resolution council passed at its regular council meeting a week ago put
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Council Preview
Parks Canada has the final decision of the fate of the monument.
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Editorial: What To Do With The Monument
If a significant number of people take issue with anything we owe it to everyone to hear the complaint and try to understand what we are being told.
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