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Vancouver, Whistler and First Nations expected to explore 2030 Olympics bid
Vancouver and Whistler city officials will be joined by First Nations representatives at a news conference today to announce the formation of an 'historic sporting partnership' that's expected to expl...
Dec 10, 2021

Final accuser takes stand at Maxwell trial, using real name
NEW YORK (AP) - Another key accuser at the sex-abuse trial of Ghislaine Maxwell began testifying Friday about her allegations that the British socialite tried to coax her - at just 16 - into a sexual ...
Dec 10, 2021

Celebrating Our Youth Webinar - Friday, December 10
The Office of the Treaty Commisioner continues its' Virtual Speakers Series: Celebrating Our Youth.See the posters below for details.
Dec 10, 2021

Court won't stop Texas abortion ban, but OKs clinics' suit
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state's ban on most abortions, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect. The court acted F...
Dec 10, 2021

New York to implement indoor mask mandate for public places
NEW YORK (AP) - Facing a winter surge in COVID-19 infections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implem...
Dec 10, 2021

National First Nations Water Leadership Award
To celebrate his contributions to the community, Jonathan Riberdy of Zhiibaashaasing First Nation (Ontario), winner of the 2021 National First Nations Water Leadership Award, will have bursaries award...
Dec 10, 2021

Emily Clark scores winner for Canadian women's hockey team in 3-2 win over PWHPA
CALGARY - Emily Clark scored the late game-winner for the Canadian women's hockey team in a 3-2 win over the PWHPA all-stars Thursday. Canada generated all its scoring in the third period. Clark seale...
Dec 10, 2021

Nobel Peace Prize winners call for journalist protections
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - The two journalists who shared this year's Nobel Peace Prize received their awards Friday during a pomp-filled ceremony in Norway, with both warning that the world needs ind...
Dec 10, 2021

Homeless shelter busy with recent colder temperatures
The Battlefords homeless shelter is seeing a lot of traffic these days as more homeless people seek a safe place to escape the cold.Miwasin Kikinaw: Our Home is Good located in North Battleford is ope...
Dec 10, 2021

German lawmakers back vaccine mandate for health workers
BERLIN (AP) - German lawmakers have overwhelmingly backed a bill that requires staff at hospitals and nursing homes to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Of the 689 votes cast in the lower house ...
Dec 10, 2021