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First Nations call on Ottawa to crack down on drug traffickers in their communities
OTTAWA - First Nations chiefs today called on Ottawa to crack down on the people selling drugs that are claiming lives in their communities. Chief Angela Levasseur of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation says ...
Sep 05, 2025
Fort a la Corne Traditional Pow Wow Starts September 5
Join us September 5-7, 2025, for three unforgettable days of dancing, songs, specials and community!Day 1 - Friday, September 5 Grand Entry at 7:00 p.m. Highlights: Initiation Special, Women's Golden ...
Sep 05, 2025
New Funding to Enhance Maternal Mental Health Support in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $100,000 in new annual funding to the Saskatchewan Perinatal Health Network to develop and deliver a province-wide maternal mental health support program.Th...
Sep 05, 2025
CP NewsAlert: Man who killed sister in Manitoba mass stabbing was out on bail
WINNIPEG - Court records show Tyrone Simard, the man police say killed his sister and attacked several others with a knife on Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba on Thursday, was out on bail while f...
Sep 05, 2025
Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip implanted into two quadriplegic Canadian patients
TORONTO - Two Canadian patients with spinal cord injuries have received Neuralink brain implants that have allowed them to control a computer with their thoughts. They are part of the first clinical t...
Sep 05, 2025
Quebec minister asks Walmart, Amazon to stop selling pro-Hells Angels merchandise
MONTREAL - Amazon says it will remove products from its store that appear to promote the Hells Angels outlaw biker gang. The announcement comes after the Journal de Montral first reported that shirts ...
Sep 05, 2025
Carney calls for 'maximum pressure' on Russia as Putin issues threat to allies
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and other allies need to maintain "maximum pressure" on Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to target foreign troops deployed to Ukrain...
Sep 05, 2025
Environment Canada expands air alerts as wildfire smoke spreads over B.C.
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada's special air-quality statements for wildfire smoke have now expanded to cover most of British Columbia, with air quality at its worst possible level in parts of the Fra...
Sep 05, 2025
Carney announces supports for sectors affected by U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is launching a suite of new measures to support sectors hit hardest by U.S. tariffs. Friday's announcement includes $5 billion for a new fund to...
Sep 05, 2025
Canada providing $3 million in humanitarian aid for Afghans after earthquake
OTTAWA - The federal government says it is providing $3 million in humanitarian assistance to support thousands of people affected by Sunday's deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. A news release issued b...
Sep 05, 2025