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Scientists to take 'CAT scan' of B.C. volcano to locate best geothermal energy spots

Scientists to take 'CAT scan' of B.C. volcano to locate best geothermal energy spots

Scientists are planning a "CAT scan" of a British Columbia volcano to help harness the underground heat that turns rock into magma for renewable energy.
Quebec rights commission probes after two children orphaned in suspected homicide

Quebec rights commission probes after two children orphaned in suspected homicide

MONTREAL — Quebec's human rights commission says it is opening an investigation after two children were orphaned following what police suspect was the killing of their mother by their father.
Tlicho reflect on legacy of Treaty 11 during 100-year celebrations

Tlicho reflect on legacy of Treaty 11 during 100-year celebrations

BEHCHOKǪ̀, N.W.T. — As some communities in the Northwest Territories gather to celebrate 100 years since Treaty 11 was signed, many Indigenous people are reflecting on what the historic agreement means today.
Deal freeing Catholic entities from $25M campaign for residential schools released

Deal freeing Catholic entities from $25M campaign for residential schools released

OTTAWA — Canada agreed to "forever discharge" Catholic entities from their promise to raise $25 million for residential school survivors and also picked up their legal bill, a final release document shows.
B.C. First Nation arrives in Scotland, asks museum to return totem pole taken in 1929

B.C. First Nation arrives in Scotland, asks museum to return totem pole taken in 1929

VANCOUVER — Delegates from the Nisga’a First Nation are in Scotland this week to discuss repatriating a memorial totem pole it says was stolen nearly a century ago.
Quebec police investigating death of two-year-old who was left alone in a car

Quebec police investigating death of two-year-old who was left alone in a car

VAUDREUIL-DORION, Que. — Quebec police say a two-year-old child died Friday after being left alone in a car near Montreal.
Stigma against psychedelics could fade with decriminalization in B.C., experts say

Stigma against psychedelics could fade with decriminalization in B.C., experts say

Decriminalization of some hard drugs in British Columbia could help reduce stigma around psychedelic substances that have medicinal value, but have been caught up in the war on drugs, experts say.
Timeline of Canada's call to abandon 2015 appeal over residential schools fundraiser

Timeline of Canada's call to abandon 2015 appeal over residential schools fundraiser

OTTAWA — Canada's decision to abandon its appeal of a 2015 court ruling that freed Catholic groups from the need to raise $25 million for residential school survivors has caused anger and confusion.
New federal electoral districts proposed in Ontario would cut seats in Toronto, north

New federal electoral districts proposed in Ontario would cut seats in Toronto, north

OTTAWA — The commission responsible for redrawing Ontario's federal electoral map is proposing an overhaul to account for changes in where people live.
BC Liquor Stores start rationing alcohol sales due to BCGEU strike

BC Liquor Stores start rationing alcohol sales due to BCGEU strike

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Finance Ministry has announced that government-run liquor stores are implementing limits on alcohol sales in response to job action affecting several distribution outlets, effective immediately.
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