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Indigenous identity summit commits to advocating against NunatuKavut, Ontario Métis

Indigenous identity summit commits to advocating against NunatuKavut, Ontario Métis

OTTAWA — A two-day summit on Indigenous identity fraud wrapped up Wednesday with a message to Canada: we're joining forces, and we want action to curb the epidemic.
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'Day by day': Alberta fire evacuees out until next week, weather to help B.C. crews

'Day by day': Alberta fire evacuees out until next week, weather to help B.C. crews

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Thousands of residents forced to flee a fierce, wind-whipped wildfire threatening the oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray were told Wednesday they’ll likely be out for days and may be allowed back as early as Tuesday.
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Staffer testifies serial killer said he went to homeless shelter to find a victim

Staffer testifies serial killer said he went to homeless shelter to find a victim

WINNIPEG — A staffer at a Winnipeg homeless shelter has testified admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki once said he had come in to search for a victim.
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'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

'The whole country is not on fire': Canadian tourism industry struggles as fires rage

OTTAWA — Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators at the largest annual tourism convention in Canada.
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Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment

Indigenous consultant accuses NHL's Blackhawks of fraud, sexual harassment

CHICAGO (AP) — A consultant the Chicago Blackhawks hired to improve relationships with American Indian tribes has filed a lawsuit accusing the team, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,284.76, up 41.42 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 17 cents, or 0.34 per cent, to $50.33 on 14.4 million shares.
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Montreal's international airport takes rival to court over name change

Montreal's international airport takes rival to court over name change

MONTREAL — The authority that runs Montreal's international airport is going to court to stop an up-and-coming suburban airport from rebranding with the city's name, arguing it will sow confusion among travellers.
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Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are likely to blame.
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Chief says grave search at B.C. residential school brings things 'full circle'

Chief says grave search at B.C. residential school brings things 'full circle'

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Chief Robert Michell says relief isn't the right word to describe his reaction as the search begins for unmarked graves at the site of a former residential school he attended in northern British Columbia.
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Ontario to change how it compensates injured migrant agricultural workers

Ontario to change how it compensates injured migrant agricultural workers

TORONTO — Ontario will revamp how it compensates seasonal agricultural workers who are injured on the job, but critics say thousands of other migrant workers are being left out of the changes.
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