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Bay du Nord not liable for end-use emissions, marine shipping, company lawyer says

Bay du Nord not liable for end-use emissions, marine shipping, company lawyer says

OTTAWA — A lawyer representing the Norwegian energy firm behind a proposed offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador says the company is only responsible for the immediate environmental impact of the project itself.
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Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

Environment groups say Bay du Nord approval flawed, must be overturned

OTTAWA — The future of an offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador is in question as environment and Indigenous groups ask a federal judge to tear up the approval that would allow the project to proceed.
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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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National Indigenous team to compete for first time at Canadian women's under-18 event

OTTAWA — A national Indigenous team will compete for the first time ever at the Canadian women's under-18 tackle football championship later this summer.
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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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Health authority, university develop culturally-informed program for Indigenous youth

Health authority, university develop culturally-informed program for Indigenous youth

A northern Ontario health organization and a university say they are developing a culturally-informed program that will prepare Indigenous youth for careers in health-care.
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First Nations in N.B. sign agreement with one forestry company named in title claim

First Nations in N.B. sign agreement with one forestry company named in title claim

FREDERICTON — Six Wolastoqey communities in New Brunswick have signed a memorandum of understanding with one of the companies named in a major lawsuit filed by the First Nations, who are seeking to reclaim title over large swaths of the province.
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Governor General: Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia

Governor General: Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Canada needs to find a way to continue cross-polar collaboration while holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Osoyoos, B.C., site of first Indigenous golf tournament in the province

Osoyoos, B.C., site of first Indigenous golf tournament in the province

VICTORIA — First Nations, Métis and Inuit golfers will have a chance to compete in the inaugural Indigenous Championship British Columbia set for this May. The tournament is a partnership with the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of B.C.
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Indigenous chiefs across Canada laud the pending approval of $2.8B settlement deal

Indigenous chiefs across Canada laud the pending approval of $2.8B settlement deal

VANCOUVER — First Nations leaders are voicing their formal support in Federal Court for a $2.8-billion settlement agreement to a class-action residential schools lawsuit.
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