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Ontario ombudsman says poor living conditions he saw in Neskantaga First Nation 'broke my heart'

Ontario ombudsman says poor living conditions he saw in Neskantaga First Nation ‘broke my heart’

On invitation from Chief Gary Quisses, Ontario’s ombudsman visited Neskantage First Nation and identified many issues beyond the boil-water advisory that the community has been under for three decades. “It’s shocking to me that in Canada in 2025, people are living under those conditions,” says Paul Dubé, who also called on the province and Ottawa to take action.

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Atlantic, Business, Construction, Politics

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New Brunswick premier meeting Mark Carney, federal ministers next week

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Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland
Star

April 17, 2026

Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland

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Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Retail

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Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

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Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment

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Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death
Star

April 17, 2026

Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death

What to know about the inquest proceedings on FridayThe inquest…

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Sports

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John Chidley-Hill

Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine

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National

April 17, 2026

In the news today: Quebec premier meets Carney, Ontario medical residency

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3 men facing charges in extortion-related shooting of former Cricket Canada official's house
Star

April 17, 2026

3 men facing charges in extortion-related shooting of former Cricket Canada official’s house

Three men are facing charges in connection with two extortion-related…

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Threats, corruption and intimidation: Is the Bishnoi gang calling shots at Cricket Canada
Star

April 17, 2026

Threats, corruption and intimidation: Is the Bishnoi gang calling shots at Cricket Canada

The night was meant to be a celebration. Last July,…

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