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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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Crown seeking 17-year sentence for Quebec man convicted in kidnapping of U.S. couple

Crown seeking 17-year sentence for Quebec man convicted in kidnapping of U.S. couple

MONTREAL — Quebec prosecutors are seeking a 17-year prison sentence for a Quebec man found guilty of participating in the 2020 kidnapping of a couple from Upstate New York.
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'Really worrisome': Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases

'Really worrisome': Survey suggests some Alberta doctors have anti-Indigenous biases

Two University of Calgary researchers weren’t surprised when their survey of Alberta doctors showed biases against Indigenous patients, but they were shocked by some of the comments. Pamela Roach, who has a PhD in medical and human sciences, and Dr.
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To improve drinking water quality in First Nation communities, a collaborative approach is important

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Authors: Brady Deaton, Jr.
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Ontario approves First Nations' plan to build road to Ring of Fire

Ontario approves First Nations' plan to build road to Ring of Fire

TORONTO — A plan designed by two First Nations to build a road to potential mining sites in Ontario's Ring of Fire has been approved by the provincial government, but the mining minister has refused to say when the project would be completed.
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N.W.T. says lack of notice on oilsands tailings spill goes against deal with Alberta

N.W.T. says lack of notice on oilsands tailings spill goes against deal with Alberta

Alberta didn't live up to the terms of a deal it has with the Northwest Territories to inform it about threats to its shared watershed after two major oilsands tailings spills, the territory's environment minister said Friday.
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Ski Report

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — Latest skiing conditions, as supplied by SnoCountry Mountain Reports. Conditions are subject to change due to weather, skier/rider traffic and other factors. Be aware of changing conditions. For more information go to www.
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Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

Trudeau says appointing Indigenous RCMP commissioner is an 'excellent idea'

OTTAWA — Naming an Indigenous person as the next commissioner of the RCMP is "an excellent idea," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, but he cautioned against thinking that such an appointment would be enough to solve the force's problems.
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Vancouver dumps 'living wage' policy, effectively cutting wage for lowest-paid staff

Vancouver dumps 'living wage' policy, effectively cutting wage for lowest-paid staff

VANCOUVER — Nearly six years after Vancouver became the largest city in Canada to commit to a living wage, councillors voted to end the initiative.
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Norway's leader meets Indigenous Sami as protests end

Norway's leader meets Indigenous Sami as protests end

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Indigenous Sami reindeer herders Friday after more than a week of protests against wind farms that activists say endanger the herders' way of life.
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