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Archibald removed from AFN meeting for violating code of conduct, says interim chief

HALIFAX — The interim chief of the Assembly of First Nations says former national chief RoseAnne Archibald was barred Tuesday from participating in the organization's annual general meeting because she violated its code of conduct.

Jul 12, 2023 2:25 PM Read more >

Recognition of First Nations rights a 'sticking' point in new policing law plan: AFN

OTTAWA — Recognizing First Nations rights in a proposed policing bill with Ottawa is a "sticking" point in the negotiations, a lawyer for the Assembly of First Nations announced Wednesday.

Jul 12, 2023 2:22 PM Read more >

N.W.T. communities shatter temperature records as heat warnings continue

YELLOWKNIFE — Several communities in the Northwest Territories have broken temperature records in recent days as residents try to beat the heat.

Jul 12, 2023 1:12 PM Read more >

Actors Martin Short, Lamar Johnson and Luke Kirby among Canadian Emmy nominees

Actors Martin Short, Luke Kirby and Lamar Johnson are among the Canadians heading to this year's Emmy Awards. Hamilton-born Short is nominated once again or his leading role in the murder-mystery comedy “Only Murders in the Building.

Jul 12, 2023 1:01 PM Read more >

Prince Albert, Sask., officer charged with criminal negligence in in-custody death

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A Saskatchewan police officer has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide the necessities of life as the beleaguered Prince Albert force tries to maintain public confidence.

Jul 12, 2023 12:44 PM Read more >

Four years after passage of law on abandoned boats, only two fines have been levied

OTTAWA — The federal government has issued just two fines under a four-year-old law meant to prevent boat owners from leaving their vessels behind for someone else to clean up when they are shipwrecked or reach the end of their lifespan.

Jul 12, 2023 12:22 PM Read more >

Zelenskyy declares NATO summit victory for Ukraine as Canada, allies pledge more help

VILNIUS, Lithuania — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other NATO leaders wrapped up their two-day summit Wednesday, they bid farewell to a very different version of Volodymyr Zelenskyy than the one they had met the day before.

Jul 12, 2023 11:16 AM Read more >

Alberta calls on federal government to help Indigenous communities with opioid crisis

WINNIPEG — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the federal government is failing when it comes to some of the big issues in its jurisdiction, particularly Indigenous health care.

Jul 12, 2023 10:59 AM Read more >

In the news today: B.C. port strike could end pending approval of mediator terms

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C.

Jul 12, 2023 2:15 AM Read more >

More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win

In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor's appointments for her ailing mother when she got a call from the Canada Revenue Agency seeking information to verify her eligibility for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.

Jul 12, 2023 2:00 AM Read more >