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“The height of arrogance:” professor calls out Bill 6, Houston’s dismissal of provincewide movement to ban fracking, uranium exploration
By Lauren Phillips, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Coast “Let’s not mince words,” Jonathan Langdon tells The Coast. “Anybody who tells you that the evidence around fracking has changed–that ...
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Closing arguments set to begin in pipeline company’s lawsuit against Greenpeace
Closing arguments are scheduled to begin on Monday in a pipeline company’s lawsuit against Greenpeace, a case the environmental advocacy group said could have consequences for free speech and protest ...
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Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation
By Sam Thompson & Melissa Ridgen   Global News The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)  has called for full implementation of Jordan’s Principle saying the program has been mismanaged by Indigenous ...
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Iqaluit military base, spending on ‘nation-building’ projects on NDP agenda
By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News An Iqaluit military base, increasing Canada’s defence budget and investing in major infrastructure projects are some of the key ...
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Area flood warnings issued include Six Nations, Brantford and Brant County
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND-Six Nations Grand River flooding thresholds are in effect for Fourth Line and Bateman Line to Monday March  15. Six Nations flooding coordinators and emergency services are ...
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Alert issued on potential measles exposure after case confirmed in Calgary
CP-Alberta Health Services is warning the public about a possible exposure to measles after a case was confirmed in the Calgary area. The health agency issued an advisory Friday, saying the case had ...
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Advocates and family of man shot by RCMP launch ‘people’s tribunal’ to probe police
By Nono Shen Laura Holland’s voice shook with emotion as she talked about her smart and affectionate son, saying she is “tired of waiting” for justice for him. Jared Lowndes, or Jay as his family ...
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Via Rail on-time performance plunges after CN imposes new speed rules
By Christopher Reynolds Via Rail’s on-time performance hit new lows in recent months, internal documents show, a decline the Crown corporation blames largely on new rules from Canadian National ...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government terminates consumer carbon price
By Sarah Ritchie Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau’s signature climate policy. Carney addressed ...
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Caribou society and Sinixt Confederacy prepare to welcome animals to maternity pen
By Rachael Lesosky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It was a crisp, sunny day on March 6 for the Arrow Lakes Caribou Society (ALCS) open house at the Caribou Maternity Pen. The morning began with ...
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Lil’ NHL opens over 200 teams take over arenas from Toronto to Hamilton
The LIl NHL is on with the Six Nations Blackhawks taking the Chippewas of Nawash Warriors 6-0 in their tournament opener, ...
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Judge won’t review case involving officer who kicked teen’s head like a soccer ball
By Aaron Sousa An Alberta judge won’t review the Crown’s decision not to charge an Edmonton police officer who kicked an Indigenous teenager five years ago. In a recent decision, Court of King’s Bench ...