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Global Inuit organization concerned about potential spread of COVID-19 in North

Global Inuit organization concerned about potential spread of COVID-19 in North

OTTAWA — If the novel coronavirus spreads to the North, Inuit communities in Canada and elsewhere in the Arctic are at a much higher risk of exposure because of a chronic lack of basic infrastructure and resources, according to the Inuit Circumpolar
Without local fishers' support, whale sanctuary would not be coming

Without local fishers' support, whale sanctuary would not be coming

SHERBROOKE – Port Hilford’s selection as the first sanctuary on the continent for captive and injured beluga whales promises undeniable economic boons for the St.
Slain Quebec teen Oceane Boyer remembered as a 'ball of energy' as family bids farewell

Slain Quebec teen Oceane Boyer remembered as a 'ball of energy' as family bids farewell

LACHUTE, Que. — A Quebec teen who was the victim of a brutal slaying last week was remembered by family and friends on Friday as a helpful, compassionate and energetic force.
Sherbrooke woodworkers create home away from home for 6,000-year-old

Sherbrooke woodworkers create home away from home for 6,000-year-old

SHERBROOKE – What do you get the mummy who has everything? How about a nice custom-made cabinet, courtesy of Sherbrooke Village's gifted woodworkers? Meet Ronnie Kaiser, Joey Jordan, Rodney MacDougall and Keith Laybolt.
Academics say Indigenous perspectives still lacking in Canadian STEM studies

Academics say Indigenous perspectives still lacking in Canadian STEM studies

TORONTO — In order to learn about how Canada's Indigenous astronomers see the skies, Caroline Ormrod had to look overseas.
CN Rail says petroleum coke spilled into creek after freight cars derail in B.C.

CN Rail says petroleum coke spilled into creek after freight cars derail in B.C.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Canadian National Railway says 27 cars of a freight train derailed Thursday, spilling some of its freight into a creek in northern British Columbia.
Morneau says Ottawa will announce support for those quarantined due to COVID-19

Morneau says Ottawa will announce support for those quarantined due to COVID-19

The federal government will provide financial help for quarantined Canadians over novel coronavirus concerns, and pad its budget contingency should the economic hit be prolonged and deep, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said Friday.
Montreal-area commuter rail service to resume after dismantling of blockade

Montreal-area commuter rail service to resume after dismantling of blockade

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area commuter rail line will be up and running again this afternoon following more than three weeks of service disruption by a rail blockade on the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake.
RCMP helping Ukrainian investigation into Iran's downing of Flight PS752

RCMP helping Ukrainian investigation into Iran's downing of Flight PS752

OTTAWA — The RCMP is helping Ukrainian authorities in a criminal investigation of the downing of Flight PS752, Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says.
Critic questions Sask. Party for leaving fed money on the table to build more shelters

Critic questions Sask. Party for leaving fed money on the table to build more shelters

Closing out the first week of the spring sitting at the Legislature, deputy leader and Corrections and Policing critic Nicole Sarauer questioned the Sask. Party’s ability to fund a growing problem in the province, women fleeing domestic violence.