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PETA’s anti-commercial sealing videos ‘devastating’ to Inuit, critic says – CBC
PETA says it supports Inuit hunt, but Aaju Peter says anti-sealing campaigns harm Inuit communities Apr 21, 2017 One of the most prominent Inuit sealing advocates says a new anti-commercial sealing video from PETA continues “devastating” negative stereotypes against the industry. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals released a video on social media Monday […]
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Kwanlin Dün First Nation deals with shock and grief after two women found dead – CBC
RCMP have confirmed that the bodies of two women were found inside a residence on Wednesday Apr 20, 2017 The Kwanlin Dün First Nation has lit a sacred fire in the McIntyre subdivision to give people a place to grieve following two deaths in the community, that police are now investigating. RCMP confirmed Thursday that […]
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Cree Nation moves to approve constitution and governance agreement, despite opposition – CBC
Chief of Waskaganish says her community was not properly consulted, others worry process rushed Apr 20, 2017 After heated debate, the Cree Nation Government in the James Bay Region of Quebec has moved to approve two key documents that could change the way the region is run, despite a petition asking for a delay and […]
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Nunavut board vetoes Agnico Eagle’s pitch to test hovercrafts on the tundra – CBC
Agnico Eagle had proposed to use 2 hovercrafts at its mine sites northwest of Baker Lake Apr 20, 2017 The Nunavut Impact Review Board recommended that Agnico Eagle’s plans to pilot hovercrafts at its mine sites be “modified or abandoned” in a decision published April 18. The gold mining company applied to run a year-long […]
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Nobody’s taking responsibility:’ board says govt’s must address Yellowknife’s arsenic problem – CBC
Oversight board recommends that federal, territorial, municipal gov’ts establish process for YK cleanup Apr 20, 2017 Over a decade since Yellowknife’s Giant Mine closed its doors for the final time, it’s still not clear who will take responsibility in addressing the tonnes of arsenic trioxide dust that has settled in and around the city, according […]
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First NewsWatch – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Apr 20, 2017 (Ontario-Opioid-Deaths) Researchers in Ontario say more than two people die each day of opioid overdoses in the province. A report published today by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network says the province’s rate of opioid-related deaths has almost quadrupled over the last 25 years — from 144 […]
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True north, carbon-free? What the Arctic tells us about climate change – University of Calgary
The effects of climate change can be seen clearly in the Canadian Arctic. UCalgary researchers look at what they tell us about the impact of carbon emissions worldwide. As climate change melts the polar ice cap, the Arctic becomes more accessible, causing increased marine traffic and greater industrial development. University of Calgary researchers are investigating […]
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Prenatal escorts in Nunavut already eligible for travel funding under new policy – NunatsiaqOnline
April 19, 2017 But the GN says new policy is still being updated A newly-announced Health Canada policy has already been put in place to fund non-medical travel companions for pregnant Nunavut women who leave their communities to give birth. The new directive came from the federal health minister, Jane Philpott, during a media interview […]
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Five stories in the news today, April 19 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Apr 19, 2017 Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 19 ___ CANADIAN ENVOY HITS BACK AT TRUMP OVER DAIRY U.S. President Donald Trump claims the Canadian dairy sector is to blame for the struggles faced by some American farmers and accuses Canada of disregarding its dairy commitments to the United States. […]
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Prairie Update – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Apr 19, 2017 (Mba-Media-Cameras-Trial) Several Manitoba media outlets have applied to have cameras in the courtroom during the trial of the man accused of murdering 15-year-old Tina Fontaine. The teen’s body, wrapped in a plastic bag, was pulled from the Red River on August 17th, 2014. Her death shocked Winnipeg […]
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