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Trump’s picks for key positions in his second administration
WASHINGTON-(AP)-President-elect Donald Trump has filled the key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty to him after he felt bruised and hampered by internal squabbling during his ...
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Results of Alberta town’s crosswalk vote reflects democratic process: mayor
BARRHEAD,ALTA-(CP)An Alberta mayor says his town’s vote to ban decorative flags and crosswalks from public property reflects democracy in action, while others say it’s a step in the wrong direction.
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Assembly of First Nations chiefs turn attention to child welfare
OTTAWA-(CP)-The Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly continues today, with child welfare expected to be one of the main agenda items. Nine resolutions are dedicated to reforming the First ...
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In the news today: Services affected by Canada Post strike
Strike disrupts mail-in cancer screening kits, drivers’ licence renewals, book loans Canadians waiting on government documents, such as passports and health cards, can expect delays. The federal ...
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Is nuclear next for Nanticoke as Ontario looks to meet energy needs?
The former site of North America’s largest coal-fired power plant could one day host a nuclear station. Nanticoke in Haldimand County is one of three properties owned by Ontario Power Generation ...
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Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
While commonly associated with the summer, algal blooms can also persist into the fall. As of late October 2024, blooms were still present along the southern shores of Lake Erie. In the warm weather, ...
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Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly kicks off in Ottawa
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says there’s a fundamental shift occurring in the country, and First Nations are at the centre of it. “There’s so much work ahead, but by ...
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16-year-old charged with murder in Couchiching First Nation death
COUCHICHING,ONT-(CP)-Ontario Provincial Police say a teenager has been charged with second-degree murder after a death in Couchiching First Nation in northern Ontario. The OPP say Treaty Three Police ...
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This whale species is so rare it’s never been seen alive. A dissection may decode its mysteries
It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of scientists and cultural experts in New ...
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National chief stresses need for additional clean energy projects at conference
OTTAWA-First Nations across the country are doing their bit to advance clean energy. That was a message that was given by Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak during ...
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N.B. Child and Youth advocate releases monitoring report on First Nation youth mental health
The Child Youth and Seniors Advocate has recommended the government work with Indigenous governments to address youth mental health. A new monitoring report released by the advocate said the unique ...
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West Vancouver Indigenous charity makes lunch to raise funds for youth programs
By Abby Luciano Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A West Vancouver non-profit is raising funds to help provide opportunities for urban Indigenous people to succeed. On Giving Tuesday, which is Dec.