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Empty glasses, empty promises to Canada’s First Nations – The Globe and Mail
Aug. 29, 2016 If a government’s first obligation is to ensure the safety of its citizens, a Globe and Mail investigation illustrates how dismally Canada has failed aboriginal communities when…
Grassy Narrows Declares State of Emergency over Drinking Water – Netnewsledger.com
August 28, 2016 GRASSY NARROWS – Grassy Narrows First Nation has declared a State of Emergency. The emergency is the state of drinking water in the community. For the past…
Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirms whirling disease in Banff National Park fish
August 25, 2016 On August 23, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed whirling disease, a fish disease that affects salmonoids, in Johnson Lake in Banff National Park. Whirling disease has…
Canada ‘missed the boat’ on economic policies to mitigate climate change: doctor – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 22, 2016 By Camille Bains THE CANADIAN PRESS VANCOUVER _ Canada “has missed the boat” when it comes to developing renewable energy resources that would mitigate the impact…
Grassy Narrows sues Ontario over mercury health threat from clearcut logging
Sept. 14, 2015 Grassy Narrows sues Ontario over mercury health threat from clearcut logging Ground breaking case invokes Charter to protect First Nation community from toxic harm Toronto – Today the…
