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As prospectors eye up the mineral-rich lands of northern Ontario, many First Nations are retaliating against the province’s mining push. Here’s why Gull Bay First Nation, north of Thunder Bay, Ont., is calling mining claims staked around its lands unlawful and invalid.  Chief warns of legal action if community’s concerns …

The RNC says a young girl was killed after being hit by a pickup truck while riding her bicycle in St. John's. (Jeremy Eaton/CBC) The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says a young girl is dead after she was hit by a pickup truck while riding her bicycle in St. John's. The …

On July 17, the Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change announced the detection of the invasive tubenose goby fish species in Saint-François Lake, an hour west of Montreal. The western tubenose goby (Proterorhinus semilunaris), native to the Black and Caspian sea basins, first made its …

A former leader of the Canadian Nationalist Party is accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer twice in Saskatoon. Travis Patron, 32, founded the now defunct federal party, which promoted anti-immigrant and anti-LGBTQ views. The party was de-registered by Elections Canada in March 2022 due to its failure to maintain …

The RCMP will provide an update today on the search for the only person still missing after devastating floods in Nova Scotia.  Search for youth in Brooklyn area was suspended on Monday. RCMP give update on search for youth who went missing during N.S. flood RCMP superintendent Sean Auld and …

Regional officials say the situation surrounding a wildfire north of Pemberton, B.C., is “critical” and have told residents late Tuesday they must evacuate immediately.  Squamish-Lillooet Regional District says order in place for areas surrounding Gun Lake and Lajoie Lake. Regional officials say a wildfire north of Pemberton, B.C., is “critical” …

A new report shines a spotlight on Canada’s health-care crisis, including major decreases in surgeries through the early years of the pandemic, ongoing staff shortages, and the roughly one in 10 Canadians who say they don’t have a regular provider.  Canada saw 13% drop in surgeries in early years of …

Since 2020, Hamilton landlords who failed to keep buildings free of cockroaches, bedbugs or rats haven’t faced bylaw orders or fees. Public health says enforcement will begin again by mid-August. Tenant Tammy Brown says it’s too late to help her family, adding, “We have nothing left.” Public health says enforcement …

Ottawa is expected to announce it is on track to plant two billion trees as part of its ambitious signature nature and climate policy program. Industry says program should focus on replanting wildfire-ravaged forests. Ottawa is expected to announce it is on track to plant two billion trees as part …

Xiao Hong Liu has been suspended from practicing acupuncture for three years. Despite that, CBC N.L. had no problem booking an appointment.  CBC News books appointment, even as lawyers seek 2nd contempt of court charge. The walls of Xiao Hong Liu’s offices are lined with plaques and framed certificates from …