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'There’s a lot to it': Repatriating Indigenous artifacts from Vatican may take years
Andy Wilson's arduous work of repatriating cultural artifacts of his people is always with his ancestors in mind. "We're here because of them," said Wilson, co-founder of the Skidegate and Haida repat...
Apr 01, 2022
Trudeau announces funds to fix Iqaluit water infrastructure after fuel contamination
IQALUIT, Nunavut - Iqaluit is getting $214 million from the federal government to fix its water infrastructure after the Nunavut capital's water was contaminated with fuel twice in the last six months...
Apr 01, 2022
Toronto Arrows finally get to play a Major League Rugby game at home
TORONTO - It's been 34 months since Sam Malcolm's 77th-minute drop goal gave the Toronto Arrows a 22-20 win over Rugby New York at Lamport Stadium, sealing a playoff berth in the club's inaugural Majo...
Apr 01, 2022
Federal carbon tax increasing. What does that mean for gas prices?
The federal carbon tax is officially increasing which could lead to a jump in prices at the gas pump.Starting April 1, 2022, every tonne of carbon emissions will cost whoever generated it $50. The pri...
Apr 01, 2022
'I am very sorry:' A look at the history, hurdles of papal apologies
First Nations, Inuit and Mtis residential school survivors, knowledge keepers, elders, and youth have wrapped up meetings with Pope Francis at the Vatican with a historic apology. The delegation was t...
Apr 01, 2022
Struggling Vancouver Whitecaps get offensive boost with striker Brian White's return
VANCOUVER - Sitting on the sidelines as his Vancouver Whitecaps struggled through the start of the season wasn't easy for Brian White. First it was a foot contusion that kept the American striker out ...
Apr 01, 2022
Jury urged to convict 4 in plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - A prosecutor is urging jurors to convict four men in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, saying they were "filled with rage" and intent on igniting a civil war....
Apr 01, 2022
Mine accident in central Serbia kills 8, injures 18
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - An accident in a mine in central Serbia killed eight people and wounded 18 Friday, authorities said. The accident in the Soko coal mine happened shortly after 4 a.m. (0200GMT)....
Apr 01, 2022
Pope apologizes for church’s role in residential schools
Tears rolled down the cheeks of residential school survivors at the Vatican after Pope Francis delivered a long-awaited apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in the harm those institutions caus...
Apr 01, 2022
2 Spanish soccer players face prison on rape charge
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - The rape trial involving Celta Vigo forward Santi Mina and another Spanish soccer player closed Friday with both men maintaining their innocence. The state prosecutor is asking...
Apr 01, 2022