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Northern Ontario First Nation gathers in Toronto to launch land theft case

Northern Ontario First Nation gathers in Toronto to launch land theft case

TORONTO — Dozens of members of an Ontario First Nation gathered in Toronto on Thursday as part of their efforts to reclaim their land and prized possessions.
Manitoba government releases plan for more camping options and park upgrades

Manitoba government releases plan for more camping options and park upgrades

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising more camping, better washrooms and other upgrades at provincial parks to address growing demand from people who want to enjoy the great outdoors. The 10-year, $121-million pledge includes 45 new yurts.
Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat

Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat

OTTAWA — Emissions from wildfires hit a new record in 2021 as the blazes that raged in Western Canada and Ontario produced more greenhouse gases than the oil and gas sector and heavy industry combined.

Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co.
Toronto memorial held for Romanian family who died trying to cross to U.S.

Toronto memorial held for Romanian family who died trying to cross to U.S.

TORONTO — A Romanian couple who died with their Canadian-born children as they fled a deportation order were remembered at a memorial Thursday as loving parents who wanted the best for their kids.
Peel Region's breakup: Answers to five key questions

Peel Region's breakup: Answers to five key questions

TORONTO — Ontario tabled legislation Thursday to break up the Region of Peel, which currently includes Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
Alaska lawmakers open special session after failing to reach budget deal

Alaska lawmakers open special session after failing to reach budget deal

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska lawmakers began a special session Thursday after failing to reach agreement on a state spending package during their four-month regular session. Republican Gov.
NDP promises to speed up Red Deer hospital expansion; UCP says it's also a priority

NDP promises to speed up Red Deer hospital expansion; UCP says it's also a priority

RED DEER, Alta. — Alberta's NDP says it would speed up construction on the Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion, its latest promise ahead of the May 29 election.
China's loans pushing world’s poorest countries to brink of collapse

China's loans pushing world’s poorest countries to brink of collapse

A dozen poor countries are facing economic instability and even collapse under the weight of hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign loans, much of them from the world’s biggest and most unforgiving government lender, China.
Ontario moves to break up Peel Region, actual mechanics to be determined later

Ontario moves to break up Peel Region, actual mechanics to be determined later

TORONTO — Ontario filed for a municipal divorce of sorts on Thursday with legislation to break up Peel Region, and while the mayors of its two biggest cities welcomed their looming independence, separating their assets and finances promises to be mes