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New name proposed for Sir John A. Macdonald parkway reflects Indigenous heritage

New name proposed for Sir John A. Macdonald parkway reflects Indigenous heritage

The National Capital Commission appears to be moving forward with a new name for Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway suggested by an Indigenous consultation group: Kichi Zibi Mikan.
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Three children missing from Muskoka area found safe, police say

Ontario Provincial Police say three children reported missing in the Muskoka area have been found. Police say the 15-year-old boy, 12-year-old girl and seven-year-old girl are safe.
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A tale of history and humanization unfold in colourful 'Haida Manga'

A tale of history and humanization unfold in colourful 'Haida Manga'

On a ship with torn sails, tossed by churning waters, the first of many Europeans needing rescue arrives along the coast of what is now British Columbia, before a Haida canoe brings an outstretched paddle and the warm light of salvation.
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In The News for June 9 : Wildfires still causing poor air quality across Canada

In The News for June 9 : Wildfires still causing poor air quality across Canada

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 9... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

Showers likely for southern B.C., as wildfires cut air quality, challenge control

VANCOUVER — For the first time this year, air quality advisories are posted for part of Vancouver Island and a large section of the Lower Mainland as smoke from several wildfires wafts over the region.
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Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

Vancouver Island road closed, campfire bans, as drought raises wildfire risks in B.C.

VANCOUVER — A 96-square kilometre wildfire in the Prince George fire centre has prompted an evacuation order by Peace River Regional District.
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Governor General wants to help both sides in statue debate understand each other

Governor General wants to help both sides in statue debate understand each other

WINNIPEG — People on both sides of the debate over the destruction of statues linked to colonization can come together and learn to respect each other, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said Wednesday.
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Font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages while working on reconciliation

Font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages while working on reconciliation

VANCOUVER — A new font to typeset Salish Indigenous languages means so much more than just the words that it will be used to write, one of the people behind its creation says.
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Wildfire roundup: A look at what's burning across the country and who's affected

Wildfire roundup: A look at what's burning across the country and who's affected

Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair has said images of wildfires burning across Canada are some of the most severe ever witnessed in the country and the forecast for the next few months indicates the potential for continued higher-than
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Michael Copeland to succeed Jim Lawson as CEO of Woodbine Entertainment

TORONTO — Woodbine Entertainment didn't have to look far for CEO Jim Lawson's successor. Woodbine Entertainment's board of directors has unanimously approved the promotion of Michael Copeland to the post effective Oct. 1.
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