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'Do better': Murder victims' families react after possible remains found in landfill

'Do better': Murder victims' families react after possible remains found in landfill

WINNIPEG — When Elle Harris got a phone call about potential human remains found at the landfill where searchers are trying to find her mother and another slain First Nations woman, she was overcome with a sinking feeling.
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Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic

Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $270-million agreement for jobs and conservation projects in the Qikiqtani region, a majority-Inuit territory that is part of Nunavut.
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In apology to Inuit, minister calls relocations decades ago a 'failure'

In apology to Inuit, minister calls relocations decades ago a 'failure'

OTTAWA — Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree apologized Thursday afternoon on behalf of the federal government for its role in the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948, saying it is "long overdue.
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Human rights museum removes Buffy Sainte-Marie from exhibit

Human rights museum removes Buffy Sainte-Marie from exhibit

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Museum for Human Rights has removed singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie from an exhibit because of questions about her First Nations identity.
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In the news today: Tariffs and Canadian border towns, Ottawa to apologize to Inuit

In the news today: Tariffs and Canadian border towns, Ottawa to apologize to Inuit

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Small-town mayors keep it friendly on border Big municipal governments in B.C.
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Possible remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg-area landfill

Possible remains found in search for slain women at Winnipeg-area landfill

WINNIPEG — Potential human remains were discovered Wednesday at a landfill north of Winnipeg where search teams have been working to find two slain First Nations women.
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Timeline of 4 women slain in Winnipeg, demands to search landfill for remains

Timeline of 4 women slain in Winnipeg, demands to search landfill for remains

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government announced Thursday that potential human remains have been found at a landfill north of Winnipeg, where search teams have been looking for two slain First Nations women.
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Chiefs in Ontario vote in favour of federal child welfare reform deal

Chiefs in Ontario vote in favour of federal child welfare reform deal

OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs in Ontario voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favour of a child welfare reform deal with the federal government.
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Francis Verreault-Paul picked by Assembly of First Nations as Quebec-Labrador chief

Francis Verreault-Paul picked by Assembly of First Nations as Quebec-Labrador chief

MONTREAL — Francis Verreault-Paul has been elected the new regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations for Quebec and Labrador.
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Doug Ford has big goals but cares about small stuff. It's how he wins, colleagues say

Doug Ford has big goals but cares about small stuff. It's how he wins, colleagues say

Doug Ford is a man of things. Things he can see, things he can touch and most importantly, things he can build. Big things matter to Ford. The Progressive Conservative leader is a self-proclaimed visionary who makes decisions with his gut.
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