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Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia court dismisses citizen challenge to Fall River development

A recent court challenge to a contentious development in the Halifax area has been dismissed by a Nova Scotia judge…

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Health

Grassy Narrows First Nation sees start of mercury treatment facility — decades after the river was poisoned

Grassy Narrows First Nation in northwestern Ontario has been dealing with the devastating effects of mercury poisoning for decades. The…

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Canada

For 60 years, this Canada-U.S. treaty governed money, power and a river. With Trump’s threats, what now?

impact on current U.S. policies. Dix emphasized the importance of staying the course and continuing negotiations to modernize the treaty,…

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Canada

Fisher River Cree Nation sisters to compete at World Championship Hoop Dance Contest

Three sisters from Manitoba are gearing up to compete in the 35th annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in Phoenix,…

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World

55 victims of DC midair collision recovered from Potomac River, identified

Officials in Washington, D.C., have made significant progress in the recovery operation following the tragic midair collision between a commercial…

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Tech

Sea otter off Vancouver Island prime suspect in river otter deaths. Researchers say that’s not unusual

A sea otter off the coast of Vancouver Island has become the main suspect in a series of river otter…

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Health

N.W.T. health authority sending nurse to Jean Marie River amid widespread illness

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is closely monitoring the health situation in Jean Marie River, a…

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Canada

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says

The community of Jean Marie River, N.W.T., is currently facing a serious outbreak of respiratory illness, according to Chief Melanie…

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World

At least 66 people die after a truck plunges into a river in southern Ethiopia

At least 66 people tragically lost their lives after a horrific accident in southern Ethiopia. The incident occurred when an…

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Canada

With walls, berms and raised roads, Fort McMurray is working to keep its river from overflowing

Since the devastating spring floods of 2020 in Fort McMurray, the northeastern Alberta community has been diligently working on enhancing…

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