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Experts warn about potential risks of foreign investment in Arctic mining
Some representatives of the federal government and northern mining experts are issuing a warning about the risk of foreign investment in Arctic mining. During a panel at the Nunavut Mining Symposium Thursday, representatives from the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS), the RCMP and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) discussed foreign companies' interest in Canadian northern mining, and what that could mean for Arctic security."The North has so many resource
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Yukon woman questions justice minister's role in class-action lawsuit against gov't
A Dawson City woman says Yukon's justice minister could face a conflict of interest when it comes to a class-action lawsuit against the territorial government.Last September, the Yukon Supreme Court gave the green light to a class-action lawsuit by students and parents of Jack Hulland Elementary School in Whitehorse. The parents allege a number of students at the school were subject to holds, restraints and seclusion between January 1, 2007 and June 30, 2022.The Yukon Department of Education is
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Keffiyeh ban in Ontario legislature: ‘I think Palestinians deserve an apology,’ educator says
Is the Ontario legislature's keffiyeh ban blatant racism? ‘I think Palestinians deserve an apology,' Canadian educator urges after assembly's speaker calls for a ban that's left politicians, including Premier Doug Ford, pushing for a reversal.
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VideoKing Charles III's return to public duties is 'significant,' analyst says
A royal expert from King's College London, Dr George Gross feels the announcement by Buckingham Palace that King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer is significant after his long absence.
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Regina police officer injured in 'accidental' shooting by another officer
A Regina police officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by a fellow officer on Friday morning. The Regina Police Service said in a news release that the incident was the result of an "accidental discharge" of a police officer's firearm. At approximately 12:15 a.m. CST, officers with the street gang unit and the tactical support unit were executing a search warrant at a home in the 1000 block of Retallack Street, police said.That's when there was the accidental discharge f
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VideoReba McEntire to host ACM Awards for 17th time, talks fan diversity in country music
Reba McEntire is set to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for a record 17th time. The music legend also talks about the discussion Beyoncé's “Cowboy Carter” album has created about the lack of diversity among fans and singers in country music. (April 26) (AP Production by Gary Gerard Hamilton)
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Residents fear pieces of Wheatley, Ont.'s history will be lost as next phase of demolitions begins
The demolition process for another round of buildings following the 2021 downtown explosion in Wheatley, Ont., will begin next week, and locals say they have mixed feelings about seeing some pieces of local history go. "Most of the buildings still have their contents inside the buildings," said Barry Broadbent, owner of the former Car Barn restaurant. "Mine especially, everything … has been there since the explosion .... It is in a pretty, pretty bad state of affairs, that's for sure."Barry Broa
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