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Fire-ravaged N.W.T. hamlet asks for independent inquiry as it looks to rebuild

ENTERPRISE, N.W.T. — Paul Flamand dug through the ashes of his burned-down home in a hamlet known as the gateway to the Northwest Territories. The building was lost to a raging wildfire that tore through Enterprise within a matter of hours in August.
An Australian referendum to create an Indigenous advocacy committee to Parliament has failed

An Australian referendum to create an Indigenous advocacy committee to Parliament has failed

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians resoundingly rejected on Saturday a referendum proposal to create an advocacy committee to offer advice to Parliament on policies that affect Indigenous people — the nation's most disadvantaged ethnic minority.
Australians decide against creating an Indigenous Voice to advise Parliament on minority issues

Australians decide against creating an Indigenous Voice to advise Parliament on minority issues

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians voted in a referendum Saturday against enshrining in the nation’s constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that affect their lives.
Stampeders keep CFL playoffs in their sights with 26-19 win over Roughriders

Stampeders keep CFL playoffs in their sights with 26-19 win over Roughriders

CALGARY — The path to the CFL playoffs remains precarious for the Calgary Stampeders, but the club stayed on it Friday with a 26-19 win over the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders.

WHL roundup: Wightman helps Rockets scratch past Cougars 5-4

KELOWNA, B.C. — Dylan Wightman's second goal of the night, a short-handed marker at 4:49 of the third period, proved to be the winner as the Kelowna Rockets edged the visiting Prince George Cougars 5-4 in Western Hockey League action on Friday night.
Whyte's field goal earns Lions 33-30 victory over Tiger-Cats

Whyte's field goal earns Lions 33-30 victory over Tiger-Cats

HAMILTON — Dane Evans kept his new team in the hunt for first in the West Division while ending his former team's quest for a home playoff game. Evans came off the bench to lead the B.C.

OHL roundup: Musty scores in OT as Wolves edge Attack 3-2

SUDBURY, Ont. — Quentin Musty scored 37 seconds into overtime as the Sudbury Wolves edged the visiting Owen Sound Attack 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action on Friday night at Sudbury Community Centre.

QMJHL roundup: Conrad scores in OT as Islanders rally to shock Voltigeurs 5-4

CHARLOTTETOWN — Owen Conrad's goal at 2:03 of overtime capped an impressive comeback as the Charlottetown Islanders edged the Drummondville Voltigeurs 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action on Friday night at the Eastlink Centre.

Aussies bump off Canadians in beach volleyball world quarterfinals

TLAXCALA CITY, Mexico — Canada’s Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson were bounced Friday night from the beach volleyball world championships, dropping a tight quarterfinal match to Australia’s Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar.
Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024

Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024

MONTREAL — Quebec is doubling tuition for out-of-province students, more than half of whom come from Ontario, saying taxpayers shouldn't subsidize English-speaking people who leave after graduating.
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