Indigenous offenders in federal prison highlight challenges for Trudeau government
The number of Indigenous offenders in the federal correctional system has risen almost 40 per cent in the last decade, says a government report.
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B.C. First Nation chief faces sexual offence, lawyer says accusation unfounded
A First Nation chief in British Columbia is facing a charge of sexual interference of a person under the age of 16.
Ontario to move ahead with road access into chromite rich Ring of Fire region
Premier Kathleen Wynne says Ontario is moving ahead with building roads into the Ring of Fire region.
New study suggests link between foster care system and youth homelessness
A first-of-its-kind study in Canada is drawing a link between youth homelessness levels and the foster care system.
Ontario announces new mental health workers for troubled Pikangikum First Nation
Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins is announcing funding for 20 full-time mental health workers for Pikangikum First Nation, a remote community struggling with a suicide crisis and pressing mental health needs from about 380 people seeking counselling.
A look at some oil spills and leaks on the Prairies over the last decade
The Canadian Press REGINA – It’s been a year since a Husky Energy pipeline leaked…
More wildfires, evacuations expected in B.C. with forecasted hot, windy weather
Residents of a village in British Columbia’s southern interior are anxious to see what is left of their homes after one of the hundreds of wildfires raging across the region tore through their community, engulfing dozens of properties and forcing people to flee with little warning.
5 “Proud Boys” suspended from duties and face investigation says chief of defence
APTN National News Canada’s military’s chief of defence staff says the five members of the…