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Ottawa leaving First Nations ill-equipped to fight deadly fires: retired fire chief
March 31, 2026 - 1:31 PM

OTTAWA — After three house fires ripped through a First Nation in northern Ontario in less than a week, killing a small child, a retired fire chief said First Nations' firefighting operations in the region are being set up to fail by a lack of federal funding for equipment and training.
Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler
March 26, 2026 - 2:19 PM

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs from northern Ontario demanded answers Thursday from Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty after they linked the death of a three-year-old boy to a lack of federal funding for fire services in their communities.
First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
March 25, 2026 - 3:50 PM

OTTAWA — A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire services is resulting in unnecessary death.
Union president asks Canada Post workers to reject tentative agreement
March 24, 2026 - 3:24 PM

OTTAWA — The head of the union representing 55,000 Canada Post workers is calling for the employees to reject a tentative contract agreement in a vote this spring, even though a majority of the national executive board recommend that the deal be accepted.
Secretary of state says Canada not looking to split submarine contract
March 05, 2026 - 6:56 AM

OTTAWA — If you didn't already know about the heated competition to decide who will build Canada's next fleet of submarines, a trip to the Conference of Defence Associations Institute's annual gathering in Ottawa would leave no doubt.
Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program
March 02, 2026 - 8:22 AM

OTTAWA — The Public Service Alliance of Canada has filed a policy grievance and is asking the federal government to halt its planned early retirement program for public servants.
Canadian official says Cuban regime 'quite stable' as U.S. oil blockade tightens grip
February 24, 2026 - 10:06 AM

OTTAWA — Cuba's envoy to Ottawa says the U.S. is trying to overthrow his country's communist government — but Canada's foreign service says the regime's hold on Havana is "quite stable."
Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
February 20, 2026 - 9:00 PM

OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime Minister Mark Carney's win ushered in a new look for the Liberal government after 10 years under Justin Trudeau.
Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package
February 19, 2026 - 5:28 AM

OTTAWA — The federal government will provide $50 million to help develop Canada's first Inuit-led university, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty said Thursday.
Family of Portapique victims offers advice and support to community in Tumbler Ridge
February 12, 2026 - 7:00 PM

HALIFAX — It was almost six years ago that Tammy Oliver-McCurdie lost her younger sister, brother-in-law and 17-year-old niece in Nova Scotia, all of them victims of the deadliest mass shooting in modern Canadian history.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
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The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Ottawa leaving First Nations ill-equipped to fight deadly fires: retired fire chief

Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler

First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old

Union president asks Canada Post workers to reject tentative agreement

Secretary of state says Canada not looking to split submarine contract

Union files grievance, asks feds to suspend early retirement program

Canadian official says Cuban regime 'quite stable' as U.S. oil blockade tightens grip

Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament

Feds put up $50 million for Inuit-led university as part of funding package

Family of Portapique victims offers advice and support to community in Tumbler Ridge

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