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Victoria police use-of-force data shows Indigenous 'overrepresentation'

Victoria police use-of-force data shows Indigenous 'overrepresentation'

B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner says it's planning to release the results of an inquiry into police use of force in the province later this year, but it's still crunching numbers in the meantime.
First Nations group presses Ottawa to come back to the table for child welfare talks

First Nations group presses Ottawa to come back to the table for child welfare talks

OTTAWA — The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is calling on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to force the federal government back to the negotiation table on national reforms to the child welfare system after chiefs voted down proposed
Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

Ontario is taking some preliminary steps toward potentially building a new nuclear generating station near Port Hope, Ont., that could be the largest such facility in the province if plans come to fruition.
Jaime Battiste first Indigenous candidate to join Liberal leadership race

Jaime Battiste first Indigenous candidate to join Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — Jaime Battiste says that if he can't be the most powerful and wealthy candidate in the race for the Liberal party leadership, he hopes to be the most interesting.
Manitoba man sues health authorities for failing to provide timely care: lawsuit

Manitoba man sues health authorities for failing to provide timely care: lawsuit

WINNIPEG — A Cree man has filed a lawsuit against two Manitoba health authorities alleging he did not receive timely medical care and was accused of nursing a hangover.
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.
Lil’wat Health & Healing to host Health Fair on Jan. 13

Lil’wat Health & Healing to host Health Fair on Jan. 13

The event offers members of the Nation a chance to get to know LHH's range of services and partners
'Incalculably small' amount of diesel visible at site of 8,000-litre B.C. spill

'Incalculably small' amount of diesel visible at site of 8,000-litre B.C. spill

Aerial surveillance over an area where thousands of litres of diesel was spilled last month off Vancouver Island shows most of the fuel is no longer visible on the water.
Hajdu says failing to pass First Nations water bill would be 'deep disappointment'

Hajdu says failing to pass First Nations water bill would be 'deep disappointment'

OTTAWA — It would be a "deep disappointment" if a First Nations drinking water bill dies completely before the next election, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said Thursday.
'Heck of a guy': Tributes pour in for police chief believed to have died in fire

'Heck of a guy': Tributes pour in for police chief believed to have died in fire

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba police chief believed to have died in a house fire is being remembered as a dedicated leader and an advocate for the safety and well-being of First Nations communities.