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Jury at coroner's inquest into death of First Nations woman begin deliberations

Jury at coroner's inquest into death of First Nations woman begin deliberations

A coroner's inquest jury looking into the death of an Ontario First Nations woman has begun deliberating its findings and recommendations after hearing closing arguments in the case Thursday.
Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

Court appoints receiver at Yukon mine after cyanide-contaminated ore slide: minister

WHITEHORSE — A judge has granted an order appointing a receiver to take control of assets at a gold mine closed after a massive slide of cyanide-contaminated ore in June, Yukon's justice minister said.
Saskatchewan First Nation calls for help after community evacuated due to wildfire

Saskatchewan First Nation calls for help after community evacuated due to wildfire

SANDY BAY, SASK. — The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says crews have spent more than a month fighting an escalating fire near Sandy Bay, Sask.
Northern Manitoba First Nation evacuates as wildfire burns nearby

Northern Manitoba First Nation evacuates as wildfire burns nearby

BUNIBONIBEE CREE NATION, MAN. — A northern Manitoba First Nation is being evacuated as a nearby wildfire threatens to edge closer to the community because of wind.
Saskatchewan First Nation orders evacuation of community because of wildfire

Saskatchewan First Nation orders evacuation of community because of wildfire

SANDY BAY, SASK. — The leadership of a Saskatchewan First Nation is calling for immediate action hours after issuing a general evacuation order due to an encroaching wildfire.
Indigenous nation closes B.C.'s Chilcotin River bridge, citing riverbank cracks

Indigenous nation closes B.C.'s Chilcotin River bridge, citing riverbank cracks

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.
'Not forgotten': Family, advocates reflect 10 years after death of Tina Fontaine

'Not forgotten': Family, advocates reflect 10 years after death of Tina Fontaine

WINNIPEG — When Elroy Fontaine thinks about his older sister, Tina Fontaine, his mind takes him to a park in Winnipeg's Point Douglas neighbourhood. It's where the two would sometimes hang out together.
B.C. government considers 'Plan B' if salmon need help through Chilcotin slide zone

B.C. government considers 'Plan B' if salmon need help through Chilcotin slide zone

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.
Residential school doc 'Sugarcane' about 'survival against all odds,' says director

Residential school doc 'Sugarcane' about 'survival against all odds,' says director

Julian Brave NoiseCat initially didn’t want “Sugarcane” to be such a personal film. The Indigenous filmmaker says he intended to remain behind the camera for the Sundance prize-winning documentary, which he co-directed with Toronto’s Emily Kassie.
Supreme Court won't hear appeal of trucker convicted in Edmonton hotel killing

Supreme Court won't hear appeal of trucker convicted in Edmonton hotel killing

EDMONTON — Canada’s highest court won't hear a conviction appeal from a former Ontario truck driver in the death of a woman at an Edmonton hotel. Bradley Barton was sentenced to 12 1/2 years for manslaughter in the death of Cindy Gladue.
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