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First Nations leader pledges action after rail service resumes by Lytton, B.C.

LYTTON, B.C. — One of two rail companies with routes through Lytton, B.C., says it has resumed service after a wildfire devastated the village last week, a move one First Nations leader says he's willing to do "what's necessary" to stop.

Jul 6, 2021 9:38 PM Read more >

First Nation gets control of children in care

COWESSESS FIRST NATION, SASKATCHEWAN — A Saskatchewan First Nation where hundreds of unmarked graves were recently discovered near the site of a former residential school is the first in Canada to take back control of children in care under federal l

Jul 6, 2021 7:49 PM Read more >

Fire razed Lytton, B.C., will be a community of the future: Premier Horgan

LYTTON, B.C. — British Columbia Premier John Horgan and two of his cabinet ministers were flown over the devastated community of Lytton Tuesday where he said there was "literally nothing left" after a wildfire tore through it last Wednesday.

Jul 6, 2021 7:13 PM Read more >

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 7:33 p.m. Yukon is reporting another 10 cases of COVID-19, bringing its active cases to 147. A statement from chief medical officer of health Dr.

Jul 6, 2021 5:43 PM Read more >

Calgary Stampede will require proof of vaccination for music venue

Calgary Stampede organizers say proof of vaccination will be required to get into one popular live-music venue when the 10-day cowboy festival starts Friday.

Jul 6, 2021 4:59 PM Read more >

Montreal police defend tear-gassing Canadiens fans without warning after Game 4

Montreal police are defending their decision to launch tear gas on thousands of hockey fans outside the Bell Centre minutes after the Habs' 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday.

Jul 6, 2021 4:39 PM Read more >

Canadian killed in Miami building collapse, three more Canadians missing

The body of a Canadian has been found at the site of a collapsed condo in southern Florida. Global Affairs Canada said on Tuesday that the Canadian is among 36 dead in the collapse that occurred on June 24.

Jul 6, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

Canada's first Inuk governor general, Mary Simon, sparks hope for new relationship

OTTAWA — When Mary Simon uttered her first words as Canada's next governor general in her native language of Inuktitut, a collective thrill was felt among many Inuit and other Indigenous people across Canada, recognizing it as a moment to be long rem

Jul 6, 2021 3:27 PM Read more >

At least 1.3 million Canadians opted to mix COVID-19 vaccines by the end of June

OTTAWA — Health Canada's latest weekly report on vaccinations shows at least 1.3 million Canadians opted for a mixed-dose finish to their COVID-19 vaccination schedule in June. The report, published Monday, shows of 6.

Jul 6, 2021 3:12 PM Read more >

'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader

Growing up in northern Quebec, Mary Simon was taught by her grandmother to respect elders and to always be kind.

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