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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.
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.
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.
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

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.
Innu kids learn from their own as Labrador First Nations take control of schooling

Innu kids learn from their own as Labrador First Nations take control of schooling

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Alberta's provincewide state of emergency to end as wildfire situation improves

Alberta's provincewide state of emergency to end as wildfire situation improves

EDMONTON — Alberta's public safety and emergency services minister says a provincewide state of emergency that was declared nearly a month ago to deal with unprecedented wildfires will end Saturday at midnight.
Inuit, environmental groups praise cruises for agreeing to avoid Eclipse Sound

Inuit, environmental groups praise cruises for agreeing to avoid Eclipse Sound

POND INLET, Nunavut — A marine conservation charity and Inuit hunters are praising cruise operators for agreeing to avoid a Nunavut waterway where thousands of narwhal migrate each summer.
In Norway, Indigenous Sami protest outside prime minister's office against wind farm

In Norway, Indigenous Sami protest outside prime minister's office against wind farm

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Dozen of activists, including Indigenous Sami, protested Friday outside the office of Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, vowing to block entry to remind Norway's government that they want a wind farm removed because
In The News for June 2 : Provincial fire bans spark campfire alternatives

In The News for June 2 : Provincial fire bans spark campfire alternatives

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 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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