2 First Nations say Ontario’s 1st Anishinaabe-led impact assessment is done, possibly allowing mining project

Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario are allowing a mining project to move forward after completing what they say is the province’s first Anishinaabe-led impact assessment (ALIA) — but they aren’t supporting or opposing the development. Cat Lake First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation began the ALIA with First Mining Gold in 2023. Their…

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An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids face waiting years to get therapy for disabilities

This is Part 1 of CBC Calgary’s coverage of the growing waitlist for kids with disabilities. An estimated 20,000 children are stuck on Alberta’s Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) waiting list, facing years of delays to get speech, behavioural and other treatment or therapy for autism and various disabilities. Caseworkers within the provincial…

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Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ after treason accusation over separation question

Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that a group of Indigenous chiefs need to “check themselves,” after they accused her of…

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Magnitude 4.4 moderate earthquake hits Eastern Quebec

Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake has shaken the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Gaspésie, and Côte-Nord regions Thursday morning. According to Earthquakes Canada, the epicentre of…

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