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Federal government predicts higher than normal amount of wildfires across Canada this summer

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“Sobering.”  That is how the federal Minister of Natural Resources describes the outlook for the wildfire season in Canada.  Jonathan Wilkinson says the wildfire forecast shows higher than normal...

Federal budget tabled, deficit to continue for foreseeable future

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The federal budget will aim to help Canadians struggling with high prices and inflation. A targeted grocery rebate will see low-income residents receive a one-time payment on their GST rebate...

Helly Hansen sweaters recalled over ‘flammability concerns’

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A recall for nearly 130,000 Helly Hansen sweaters has been issued because of flammability concerns. The recall notice, issued by Health Canada on Wednesday, warns a variety of Helly Hansen...

Pine-Sol products recalled over bacteria concerns

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Here's a heads up if you have a bottle of Pine-Sol sitting around home. The cleaning product is being recalled in Canada and the U.S. because it could be tainted...

Hockey Canada says CEO finished effective immediately, board steps down amid scandal

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There's a major shakeup at Hockey Canada. The sport's governing body has announced Chief Executive Officer Scott Smith is leaving the position immediately while the entire board has also...

Prime Minister Trudeau says Canada is in mourning over death of Queen Elizabeth II

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in our lives. Commenting on her death, Trudeau says Queen Elizabeth II served us all with strength and...

BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II dies at the age of 96

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The longest-reigning British monarch has passed away. Queen Elizabeth II was 96-years-old. Born in 1926 to Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, Elizabeth had little chance of acceding the throne. She...

Hockey Canada says it used money from reserve fund to pay for nine settlements totaling $7.6 million

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More revelations in the Hockey Canada hearing. The national governing body for the sport in Canada says they paid out nine settlements from its National Equity Fund, totaling $7.6 million,...

Pope Francis makes public apology for residential school system

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Pope Francis is asking for forgiveness for what he calls the evil committed by so many Christians against Indigenous Peoples. Francis...

Ottawa permanently increasing the Old Age Security pension for the first time since 1973

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Eligible Canadian seniors aged 75 and older will see a boost in their pension. Ottawa is permanently increasing the Old...

Ottawa increases Canada Child Benefit

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Families across Canada are getting a helping hand dealing with the rising cost of living. Ottawa is increasing the...

U.S. states allowed to ban abortions after Supreme Court decision

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The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe vs Wade making way for states to ban abortions The move overturns constitutional...

Unvaccinated Canadians allowed to travel domestically and internationally beginning June 20th

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Unvaccinated Canadians will soon be able to board a plane or train. Federal officials announced Tuesday afternoon that, as of...

Random COVID-19 testing to be suspended at Canadian airports

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Mandatory COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers will soon be temporarily lifted at airports in Canada. Reports say the federal...

Eighteen students killed in mass shooting at Texas elementary school

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"When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" That from U.S. President Joe Biden...

Eighteen students killed in mass shooting at Texas elementary school

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"When in God's name are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" That from U.S. President Joe Biden...
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Aurora College President retires

Northwest Territories
The Aurora College Board of Directors has announced that Dr. Angela James will be retiring from the position of Aurora College President, effective immediately.

Premier Simpson announces new economic leadership role

Northwest Territories
Premier R.J. Simpson has announced the creation of a new Associate Deputy Minister position within the Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment.

GNWT releases report on public feedback for Public Services Act modernization

Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released their report on public feedback gathered as part of phase two of the Public Services Act modernization initiative.

After nearly two months, Wekweèti sees boil water advisory lifted

Northwest Territories
Following nearly two months of an active boil water advisory, the Chief Environmental Health Officer has lifted the advisory for Wekweèti.

Dene leaders urge GNWT, feds to stop intercepting housing funds

Northwest Territories
Dene Nation leaders are calling for autonomy from the government of the Northwest Territories in access housing and infrastructure funding. “As we speak, there are shortages of housing in every Dene community in the N.W.T. Lots of houses are boarded up, units are boarded up too. And there's overcrowding in lots of houses, communities. There's a lot of shortages of housing — that needs to be looked at right away,” said Dene National Chief George Mackenzie.