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B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

B.C. and federal government announce settlement with group of First Nations

VANCOUVER — The Canadian government says it's righting nearly a century of wrongs done to five First Nations in British Columbia by settling historic land claims owed under an 1899 treaty.
Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

Alberta premier broadens restrictions on reporter questions to include media outlets

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith broadened her new media-question restriction policy Saturday to limit not only questions from reporters but also from media outlets.
Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing

Canada, South Korea launch talks on defence, security intelligence sharing

OTTAWA — Canada and South Korea have launched talks aimed at sharing defence and security information as the two countries work to counter increasing threats from Russia and China.
Topless Junos protester splashes pink paint at PM's office: climate group

Topless Junos protester splashes pink paint at PM's office: climate group

OTTAWA — A climate change advocacy group says the woman who walked on the Juno Awards stage while topless has now sprayed pink paint on the entrance to the prime minister's office in Ottawa.
Trudeau's cross-country town halls are back with a new format — and new skeptics

Trudeau's cross-country town halls are back with a new format — and new skeptics

OTTAWA — Every town hall begins the same way: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in a blue or white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, takes the microphone, waxes poetic about the state of the world and acknowledges the challenging years Canadians have
'Defiant Dene:' Former Northwest Territories premier publishes memoir

'Defiant Dene:' Former Northwest Territories premier publishes memoir

YELLOWKNIFE — Stephen Kakfwi says one of his proudest accomplishments has been overcoming the inability to feel any emotions after leaving residential school. "I grew very limited in feeling joy, feeling happy and also feeling sad.
Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

A proposed tourism project off the coast of Nova Scotia to let people watch great white sharks through the bars of a submerged cage requires a balancing act between sightseeing and the needs of the animals, says one expert.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $30 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $30 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $30 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 18 will be an estimated $40 million. The Canadian Press
First Nations health gets $8.2B in funding; may be used on 'social determinants'

First Nations health gets $8.2B in funding; may be used on 'social determinants'

VANCOUVER — Federal funding of $8.
Alberta Premier Smith, with election looming, announces new limits on media questions

Alberta Premier Smith, with election looming, announces new limits on media questions

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, four days after announcing she won’t answer questions on her ethics investigation, says she will limit questions on all other topics.