Source Feed: Global News - Ottawa
Author: Ashleigh Stewart
Publication Date: August 18, 2025 - 05:00
Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allege
August 18, 2025

Venture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.
Sue Carstairs holds a painted turtle in her gloved hands and points out its injuries: a fractured shell and wounded underside from being hit by a car. It looks displeased at the inspection. Two wires are holding together the broken shell, with bandage tape keeping it in place.
August 18, 2025 - 07:28 | Tavia Grant | The Globe and Mail
Battle River—Crowfoot was left vacant when Conservative Damien Kurek stepped down to make way for his party's leader, Pierre Poilievre, to run for a seat.
August 18, 2025 - 07:28 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada
Good morning. Air Canada says it will resume flights later today, despite the union representing flight attendants saying they have no intention of ending the strike. More on that below, plus concepts of a plan to make peace between Russia and Ukraine, and a generational shift in parenting. Let’s get to it.TOP STORY
August 18, 2025 - 07:10 | Sierra Bein | The Globe and Mail
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