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Federal government to apologize for Nunavik dog slaughter
OTTAWA — The federal government will apologize to Inuit in Nunavik for the killing of…
‘I get goosebumps’: Canadians across the country mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA — An echoing peal of cannon fire signalled the start of a moment of…
Chair of Liberal Indigenous caucus says identity ‘complicated’ as members questioned
OTTAWA — The chair of the Liberal party’s Indigenous caucus says Indigenous identity is “complicated”…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
Ottawa delivers apology, $45M in compensation for Nunavik Inuit dog slaughter
OTTAWA — The federal government has apologized for its role in the killing of sled…
‘Who profits on hunger?’ Inuit send pleading emails to minister about food costs
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — People in Nunavut and northern Labrador have been writing to Canadian…
After record-breaking warmth, winter to ‘salvage its reputation’: Weather Network
Canada’s warmest winter on record is unlikely to make a repeat performance this year, The…
Inuit Nunangat University closer to realization with $50M from Mastercard Foundation
OTTAWA — The dream to open an Inuit-led university is one step closer to realization,…
In the news today: Liberals, NDP pass GST bill in House of Commons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Environment Canada says winter will be more normal but still warmer than usual
OTTAWA — The national capital was blanketed under the first snowfall of the season on…
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024
A look at news events in January 2024: 1 – Former world cycling champion Rohan…
Year in review: A look at news events in February 2024
A look at news events in February 2024: 01 – The federal government announces spending…
Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024
A look at news events in April 2024: 1 – Nunavut is 25 years old…
Year in review: A look at events in October 2024
A look at news events in October 2024 1 – Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter…
Premiers push Ottawa to build Northern infrastructure after Arctic foreign policy
OTTAWA — Canada’s Northern premiers are pitching the federal government to dip into its defence…
Here’s a list of November inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.…
Nancy Karetak-Lindell, former MP, appointed as Nunavut Senator
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced two new appointments to the Senate, including…
In The Rings: Curling teams not afraid to make roster changes late in quadrennial
The mid-season departure of Karlee Burgess from Team Chelsea Carey to fill an opening on…
Purcell, Asselin early Brier entries after winning provincial men’s curling finals
Nova Scotia’s Owen Purcell and Quebec’s Felix Asselin joined the Canadian men’s curling championship field…
Nova Scotia’s Christina Black back in Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Christina Black returns to the Canadian women’s curling championship after winning Nova Scotia’s women’s final…
Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging
FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent…
Here’s a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.…
‘Sick monster’: Ex-priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of children in Nunavut
IQALUIT — A Catholic priest’s sexual abuse of Inuit children decades ago in Igloolik, Nvt.,…
‘Sense of closure’: Lawyers suggest 6 years for ex-priest who abused Nunavut children
IQALUIT — A former Catholic priest took advantage of an already vulnerable community when he…