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30 years under longest boil-water advisory in Canada, Neskantaga First Nation pushes for new treatment plant

30 years under longest boil-water advisory in Canada, Neskantaga First Nation pushes for new treatment plant

Neskantaga First Nation in northwestern Ontario is marking the 30th anniversary of being under a boil-water advisory — the longest in Canada — by renewing calls to fix the crisis once and for all. As the ruling Liberals prepare for a new leader, the First Nation is ramping up efforts to get the federal government to pay for a new water treatment plant.

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Prince Rahim designated Aga Khan V, the 50th leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims
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February 5, 2025

Prince Rahim designated Aga Khan V, the 50th leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims

Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan,…

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Ozzy Osbourne and original members of Black Sabbath reunite to headline final show
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February 5, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and original members of Black Sabbath reunite to headline final show

Ozzy Osbourne has announced his final show — and it…

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Settlement creates $5M US fund for U.S. women's soccer league players abused by coaches, officials
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February 5, 2025

Settlement creates $5M US fund for U.S. women’s soccer league players abused by coaches, officials

The U.S. National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5-million…

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Business, Economy, National, Retail, Trade

February 5, 2025

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened in…

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Labour, Sports

February 5, 2025

CFL boosts salary cap to over $6.06 million in 2025

TORONTO — CFL teams will have more money to spend…

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Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl 'kingpins' with mandatory life sentences
Star

February 5, 2025

Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl ‘kingpins’ with mandatory life sentences

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday that, if elected, he…

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How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?
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February 5, 2025

How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?

One retired social worker says it’s important to have open,…

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Business, Politics, Sports

February 5, 2025

Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits

The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada’s…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 5, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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