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First Nation says Alberta is preventing it from taking control of child welfare

First Nation says Alberta is preventing it from taking control of child welfare

A First Nation in Alberta says it's been nearly three months since it was supposed to take legal control of its own child welfare but the provincial government won't recognize the arrangement made possible by federal legislation.
Survey finds oilsands environmental monitoring ineffective after 10 years

Survey finds oilsands environmental monitoring ineffective after 10 years

EDMONTON — Alberta doesn't have a good grasp of the overall environmental impacts of the oilsands a decade after implementing monitoring that was supposed to provide it, internal government documents suggest.
Arizona's auto aspirations make for unlikely ally in Canada's EV tax-credit fight

Arizona's auto aspirations make for unlikely ally in Canada's EV tax-credit fight

WASHINGTON — From its arid desert climate to its mercurial, centre-right politics, the southern border state of Arizona hardly seems to have much in common with Canada beyond winter-wary snowbirds.
Efforts to establish First Nation school board in Yukon decades in the making

Efforts to establish First Nation school board in Yukon decades in the making

VANCOUVER — Parents at eight schools in Yukon are voting on a proposal that could put the control of education for their children in the hands of the territory's Indigenous bands, the result of an effort that one official says began almost 50 years a
No winning ticket for Saturday's $32 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $32 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $32 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in the Prairies. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Jan.
Rapid spread of Omicron showing "tale of two pandemics: rich and poor"

Rapid spread of Omicron showing "tale of two pandemics: rich and poor"

As parts of Canada see staggering rises in COVID-19 activity amid Omicron's rapid spread, experts say the highly transmissible variant is training a spotlight on social inequities across the country. Dr.
Canadian architect Eberhard Zeidler dies, firm confirms

Canadian architect Eberhard Zeidler dies, firm confirms

TORONTO — Canadian architect Eberhard Zeidler, whose myriad designs are peppered across the country, has died. His firm confirmed the news on Saturday.
Families call on Ottawa to pursue accountability for Iran in downed plane

Families call on Ottawa to pursue accountability for Iran in downed plane

Canada must boost its efforts to hold Iran to account after the regime's forces shot down a passenger jet two years ago, family members of the victims said Saturday.
Connection during isolation: Data shows national drug overdose hotline saves lives

Connection during isolation: Data shows national drug overdose hotline saves lives

CALGARY — Almost three dozen people survived overdoses because of a Canada-wide phone line that connects callers who use drugs with emergency support if there is a suspected overdose.
First Nations brace for labour challenges brought by Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 surge

First Nations brace for labour challenges brought by Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 surge

Many First Nations across the country are bracing for the spread of the Omicron variant as leaders prepare for labour shortages caused by COVID-19 that could be more severe in Indigenous communities.
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