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AFN honours children who perished at residential schools ahead of vote for new chief

AFN honours children who perished at residential schools ahead of vote for new chief

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations chiefs shared solemn words and prayers of mourning Tuesday for the Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools, striking a sombre tone at a virtual gathering that will culminate in the election of t
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Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity

Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity

MONTREAL — The Kahnawake Mohawk community south of Montreal has a long tradition of female leadership but has never had a female grand chief — until now.
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Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG

Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG

OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.
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A list of those who have served as Canada's governor general since Confederation

A list of those who have served as Canada's governor general since Confederation

OTTAWA — Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.
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Choosing a new AFN national chief, Habs force Game 4 : In The News for July 6

Choosing a new AFN national chief, Habs force Game 4 : In The News for July 6

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Fans hopeful after Canadiens beat Tampa Bay in game four of Stanley Cup final series

Fans hopeful after Canadiens beat Tampa Bay in game four of Stanley Cup final series

MONTREAL — Canadiens fans celebrating the team's overtime win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final series against the Tampa Bay Lightning say they're hopeful the team can come back.
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A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

A look at COVID-19 reopening plans across the country

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.
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Anderson, Canadiens push Stanley Cup final back to Tampa for Game 5

Anderson, Canadiens push Stanley Cup final back to Tampa for Game 5

The Stanley Cup final is heading back to Florida for a Game 5.
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Affected product sold in at least six provinces

Affected product sold in at least six provinces

OTTAWA — A possible Salmonella contamination has prompted the recall of Al-Rabih brand Halva/Halawa with pistachios.
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'Steer the market': Study finds $23B in federal, provincial pipeline support

'Steer the market': Study finds $23B in federal, provincial pipeline support

Taxpayer dollars are heavily distorting Canada's financial marketplace in favour of fossil fuel pipelines, new research suggests.
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