In previous years female athletes could only compete until age 18, but Monday marked the start of the open women category in the AWG's Dene Games. Shawna McLeod, from the Northwest Territories, won the category's first gold ulu A new category has been added to the Arctic Winter Games to …
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Hackers stole 100,000 of her Aeroplan points. She wants to warn others about how they did it
A woman living on Montreal's South Shore lost 100,000 Aeroplan points after being hacked. She wants to warn others about email bombing, the technique that was used to distract her from what was happening. Even if she lost points, not money, Montreal-area woman feels 'violated' Last Sunday, Jacinthe Dupuis knew …
Read More »Portage and Main reopening clears another hurdle at Winnipeg city council
Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham's plan to reopen Portage and Main to pedestrians cleared another hurdle on Tuesday, despite concerns raised on behalf of businesses who rent space below the intersection. Downtown Winnipeg BIZ raises concerns on behalf of retail stores in underground concourse Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham's plan to reopen …
Read More »‘Sombre’ start to Ramadan as starvation in Gaza heavy on the hearts of Canadian Muslims
Muslims across the Toronto area welcomed the arrival of Ramadan this week, but many say this year will look different as the ongoing suffering and loss of life in Gaza remains top of mind. Many in Muslim community grappling with grief, anger as Gaza death toll continues to rise: therapists …
Read More »Report examines how James Smith Cree Nation mass killer was released from custody before massacre
An investigation into the statutory release of a man who went on a stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan has released 14 recommendations for the Correctional Service of Canada and the parole board. Myles Sanderson killed 11, injured 17 others in 2022 rampage An investigation into the statutory release of a man …
Read More »Deepsea eruption expected off B.C. coast — but only scientists will notice
Scientists with Ocean Networks Canada predict an underwater rupture in the Earth's crust could happen 260 kilometres west of Vancouver Island, after they detected up to 200 small earthquakes per hour in the area last week. Scientists say no cause for concern over imminent rupture; up to 200 small earthquakes …
Read More »Scientists say wild berries are in decline in Yukon and they don’t know why
Berry pickers have long reported that the number of wild berries has been diminishing, and a 26-year study is now confirming the unexplained decline. Data on berry plant ground cover confirms what pickers have reported Late summer in the Yukon is usually lush with berries. There are haskaps, cloudberries, bearberries, …
Read More »For traditional Mi’kmaw adult eel fishers, it’s not about the money
The Mi’kmaw winter harvest is a profound act of cultural preservation, but this traditional fishery is catching fewer adult eels. Enduring significance of eels in Mi'kmaw spirituality is maintained through generations Mi'kmaw fishermen thrust a rake-like spear deep into a hole cut in the ice on a river in Antigonish, …
Read More »Civilian advisers who served in Afghanistan deserve compensation now, ombudsman says
Canada’s military ombudsman is calling on the Department of National Defence (DND) to make an exception and offer special compensation to former language and cultural advisers who served alongside Canadian troops in Afghanistan. Gregory Lick issued his call on 10th anniversary of the end of the Canadian mission in Afghanistan …
Read More »Father asks court to stop 27-year-old daughter’s MAID death, review doctors’ sign-off
The father of a 27-year-old woman who has been approved for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) has asked a Calgary judge to dig into the circumstances that led to two of three doctors approving his daughter’s application. Daughter has autism and won’t disclose reasons she was approved for MAID The …
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