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Federal Court approves class-action on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children

Federal Court approves class-action on behalf of off-reserve Indigenous children

A Cree woman who was taken from her mother and placed in care as a child says the cycle of assimilation that began with residential schools continues with the overrepresentation of Indigenous kids in the child welfare system.
Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge

Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge

Alberta's cities are once again abuzz with the sound of hammers and saws as surging oil prices fuel a fresh building boom in the province.
'Night and day': Vancouver woman flies to Alberta to get a passport

'Night and day': Vancouver woman flies to Alberta to get a passport

"It was impossible to get it in Vancouver without camping out at 7 [p.m.] the night before or paying $300 [to $1000]," said a B.C. resident who flew to Alberta to get her passport.
Cineplex introduces $1.50 booking fee for online ticket purchases

Cineplex introduces $1.50 booking fee for online ticket purchases

Moviegoers could be paying a little extra for a seat at a Cineplex theatre this summer when booking tickets online.
CN Rail maintaining 'normal' operations as 750 workers go on strike

CN Rail maintaining 'normal' operations as 750 workers go on strike

CN rail workers tasked with the upkeep of trackside electrical/signalling equipment along CN’s rail lines – including crossings and switches have gone on strike.
Stoney Nakoda community members consider tapping into First Nations Drinking Water Settlement

Stoney Nakoda community members consider tapping into First Nations Drinking Water Settlement

According to Stoney Health Services, Stoney Nakoda First Nation was under a drinking water advisory from Nov. 27, 2001 to Aug. 2, 2005 and again from Oct. 20, 2006 to March 21, 2014.
Dutch police bugged male suspect's home in Amanda Todd case, chief inspector tells B.C. court

Dutch police bugged male suspect's home in Amanda Todd case, chief inspector tells B.C. court

Investigators in The Netherlands planted microphones, seized hard drives during covert searches of home of a man later extradited to Canada.
Shoppers Drug Mart recalls certain powdered infant formula

Shoppers Drug Mart recalls certain powdered infant formula

Shoppers Drug Mart has recalled certain powdered infant formula products due to a possible salmonella contamination.
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley apologizes over mistreatment of volunteers, staff

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley apologizes over mistreatment of volunteers, staff

Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley apologized to her members Sunday over reports she revealed last week of mistreatment of party staff and volunteers.
Parks Canada, RCMP beefing up enforcement following another grizzly bear death on TCH

Parks Canada, RCMP beefing up enforcement following another grizzly bear death on TCH

A male grizzly bear was killed on the Trans-Canada Highway in a reduced speed and no-stopping zone in Yoho National Park on June 11 – just four days after a five-year-old female grizzly was killed along the same deadly stretch of highway.
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