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Investigation at Mohawk Institute shifts focus from criminal to coroner probe

TORONTO — An Indigenous group involved in efforts to uncover what happened at a former residential school in Ontario said a criminal investigation into unmarked burials and missing children at the institution is winding down, with focus shifting to a
Housing groups call for state of emergency for Indigenous people in N.W.T.

Housing groups call for state of emergency for Indigenous people in N.W.T.

YELLOWKNIFE — Two national housing groups are calling on the Northwest Territories to declare a state of emergency for housing Indigenous people, particularly women and girls.
First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

First Nations chiefs criticize Alberta premier's oilsands tailings spill comments

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is minimizing the effect of two large releases of oilsands tailings water, two area First Nations leaders said Wednesday.

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Movement rekindled to rename N.B. university connected to 'torturer' of Acadians

Movement rekindled to rename N.B. university connected to 'torturer' of Acadians

MONTREAL — A movement has been rekindled in New Brunswick to shed a francophone university's connection to Robert Monckton, a British military figure who played an active role in the imprisonment and deportation of thousands of Acadians.
Indigenous leaders stress need for consultation on federal firearms legislation

Indigenous leaders stress need for consultation on federal firearms legislation

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee heard criticism, as well as some measured support, as Indigenous leaders testified Tuesday about Liberal efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms.
'I was terrified:' Woman testifies in trial for former residential school priest

'I was terrified:' Woman testifies in trial for former residential school priest

WINNIPEG — A First Nations woman told a courtroom she was left scared and sick to her stomach after a priest allegedly assaulted her at a residential school more than 50 years ago — accusations the now-retired cleric has denied.

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.
Alberta Energy Regulator may have ignored law by not disclosing oilsands leak: lawyer

Alberta Energy Regulator may have ignored law by not disclosing oilsands leak: lawyer

CALGARY — Alberta's energy regulator may have ignored provincial law by not publicly disclosing that waste from a large oilsands tailings pond was escaping containment and seeping into groundwater, says a lawyer.

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.