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'Historic' law recognizing Haida Aboriginal title introduced in B.C. legislature
VICTORIA — The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday. The province says the "Rising Tide" Haida Title Lands Agreement is the first negotiated deal of its kind in Canada, providing for a "staged transition" to Haida jurisdiction. Haida Nation President Jason Alsop said the new law in B.C. is a "step toward peaceful co-existence" with the province. "It was always Haida t
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Multiple days of severe storm risk unfolds in the U.S. as season picks up
As we approach the end of April, severe weather season is ramping up stateside, serving as a reminder for Canadians to be aware of what will be occurring more frequently north of the border as the country ditches the snow for thunderstorms.
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Cooldown means another frost chance in Ontario, but will this be it for spring?
Ontario will once again see the turbulent side of spring this week, with back-and-forth temperature swings that will bring about another frost risk by mid-week. Will that be it for the frost chance this spring?
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Why you shouldn't water your lawn...just yet
Lawn care expert shares tips on how to treat your lawn for optimal health yearlong
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Ottawa police investigating chant on Parliament Hill glorifying Oct. 7 Hamas attack
OTTAWA — It can sometimes be difficult to discern what constitutes a hate crime, Ottawa's police chief acknowledged Monday as he confirmed his department is investigating a pro-Palestinian protest over the weekend on Parliament Hill. Members of the city's hate and bias unit began investigating complaints about the event Saturday, which police characterized as pertaining to the Gaza Strip. Video on social media shows a large crowd of protesters filing past the Peace Tower, many carrying Palestini
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Singh noncommittal on keeping scheduled increases to Liberals' carbon price in place
COQUITLAM, B.C. — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is raising eyebrows anew over his carbon pricing stance, refusing to say Monday whether or not he would keep scheduled increases in place if he becomes prime minister. The federal carbon price is set to rise to $170 per tonne of carbon dioxide or equivalent by 2030. Singh said his party will be putting forward its own plan, but he wouldn't say whether that includes maintaining the current system. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has made repealing c
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Labour minister announces inquiry into costly 2023 port strike in B.C.
GATINEAU, Que. — Federal Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says he has appointed an Industrial Inquiry Commission to dig deeper into the underlying causes of B.C.'s port strike last summer. The federal government says in a statement the port strike was a single labour dispute that caused a major "economic disruption" as longshore workers walked picket lines for just under two weeks last July. O'Regan says the commission will be headed by veteran mediator Vince Ready, who was tapped during the strik
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