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СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ judge orders limit in tailings dam deposits at Mount Polley mine

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ judge orders limit in tailings dam deposits at Mount Polley mine

VANCOUVER — The Supreme Court in British Columbia has ordered that the Mount Polley mine limit the tailings it can deposit into its storage facility while a First Nation challenges an addition to the dam in court.
'Policing in Nunavik is broken': Inuit group wants change after latest fatal shooting

'Policing in Nunavik is broken': Inuit group wants change after latest fatal shooting

MONTREAL — A political organization that represents Inuit in Quebec says policing in the Far North is "broken" after an officer shot and killed an Inuk man on Tuesday.
Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis

Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis

A First Nation in northwestern Ontario is seeking $200 million in emergency relief from the federal government to address the "critical" state of its water and sewage system as part of legal action launched in Federal Court, lawyers for the community
Colombia takes regional lead in Indigenous self-government, raising hopes for Amazon protection

Colombia takes regional lead in Indigenous self-government, raising hopes for Amazon protection

Colombia this week took a leading position in Latin America for Indigenous rights and forest protection by formalizing Indigenous local governments across swaths of the Amazon, raising hopes that other countries in the region will follow its lead.
SLRD approves new luxury development at Furry Creek

SLRD approves new luxury development at Furry Creek

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District board approval given to build new craftsman-style townhouses along Furry Creek’s waterfront within the next two years.
Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

Ottawa, Indigenous capital group sign first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement

OTTAWA — Ottawa and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association have signed a first-of-its-kind, $514 million agreement to help boost entrepreneurship.
After a year off, Indigenous film festival ImagineNative returns for 25th anniversary

After a year off, Indigenous film festival ImagineNative returns for 25th anniversary

TORONTO — After taking a year off, organizers at the country's most prominent Indigenous film festival say they are moving ahead with a belated 25th anniversary.
Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts

CALGARY — As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks. “You’re in terra incognita.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ coroner reopens investigation of Indigenous woman's death

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ coroner reopens investigation of Indigenous woman's death

British Columbia's chief coroner is reopening the investigation into the death of an Indigenous woman the day after her family went public with concerns about how her case was handled. Dr.
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada.