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Memorial University of N.L. board member suspended after profane, anti-police tweet

Memorial University of N.L. board member suspended after profane, anti-police tweet

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The board of regents at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador suspended one of its members Friday for tweeting "f--- the police.
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In The News for March 31: Drilling down on cost of federal dental care

In The News for March 31: Drilling down on cost of federal dental care

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of March 31... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Police say six bodies found near Akwesasne, Que., near U.S. border: Mohawk police

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service says they are investigating after the bodies of six people were found late Thursday afternoon in the St. Lawrence River by a marsh area near Akwesasne, Que.
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Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

Vatican rejects Doctrine of Discovery, a move Indigenous people have long urged

The Vatican has formally denounced a 15th-century doctrine used to legitimize the seizure of Indigenous land, but the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the Roman Catholic Church should go further to repair the harm caused by the de
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Vatican disavows decrees linked to seizure of Native lands

Vatican disavows decrees linked to seizure of Native lands

Responding to Indigenous demands, the Vatican has formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery” -- papal documents from the 15th century that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands. The repudiation will have great symbolic importance.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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CBC, Netflix and APTN greenlight Arctic comedy series to be shot in Nunavut

CBC, Netflix and APTN greenlight Arctic comedy series to be shot in Nunavut

TORONTO — CBC and APTN are partnering with Netflix to produce a Nunavut-shot comedy series. The streamer says the untitled comedy will centre on a young Inuk mother living in a small Arctic town “where everyone knows your business.
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Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

Responding to Indigenous, Vatican rejects Discovery Doctrine

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Thursday responded to Indigenous demands and formally repudiated the “Doctrine of Discovery,” the theories backed by 15th-century “papal bulls” that legitimized the colonial-era seizure of Native lands and form the
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Microbiologists, artificial intelligence scientists earn prestigious Gairdner Awards

Microbiologists, artificial intelligence scientists earn prestigious Gairdner Awards

TORONTO — A Toronto-based neurosurgeon who has deepened our understanding of brain tumours and a northern Ontario psychologist focused on Indigenous-led mental health care are among the winners of the prestigious Canada Gairdner Awards.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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