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How this chief became a trusted voice in moving Canada’s nation-projects in the right direction
Membertou was burdened by a $1-million deficit on a $4-million budget and on the verge of a federal takeover when Chief Terry Paul took control of the Mi’kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia 42 years ago. Today, the community is an ISO-certified economic engine with annual revenues exceeding $100 million and the person who transformed…
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What we’re tracking for March 9
Sunshine, mild temperatures and fairly strong winds are in the forecast across Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent and Sarnia-Lambton on Monday, according to Environment Canada.
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NDAs to hush up alleged sexual misconduct are under fire. ‘I can’t agree to this’
Ashley Chand spent more than a decade working her way up through the ranks of human resources and administration positions at some of Vancouver’s most prestigious law firms. When she landed the job of director of administration at B.C.-based litigation firm Murphy Battista in November 2022, it was a dream come true, she says. Until about…
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Anxiety in some Alberta mountain towns as wildfire season begins
Despite spring snow still dusting parts of Alberta, it’s now officially wildfire season, and with it comes once again the gnawing worry about which community will next be touched by nature’s fickle finger of destruction.
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Damaging winds leave some Albertans without power as weather warnings remain in place
Environment Canada is warning residents in much of Alberta and southern Saskatchewan to secure loose objects and expect damage as strong winds whip through the region, while leaving thousands of residents in the dark.
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Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic
As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version of one of the most popular drugs in the world is prompting conversations about drug manufacturing capabilities in this country.
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Sask. trained Kurt Oatway takes bronze in Paralympic skiing
Kurt Oatway, the 2018 Paralympic gold medal winner who trained in Saskatchewan has just medalled again, taking bronze in men’s downhill sit-skiing.
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Bystanders help save two youth who fell through ice, Hamilton police say
An officer with Hamilton police’s marine unit says no ice is safe after bystanders helped rescue two youth who fell through the ice near the Pier 7 boardwalk.
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Ontario police rescue 23 people stranded on ice sheet that separated from shore
Provincial police say 23 people were rescued after a piece of ice they were standing on separated from shore in Georgian Bay.
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Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight
After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from U.S. trade officials, Alberta’s utilities minister says he recently had a great chat with a Montana legislator who has been critical of the province’s approach to electricity.