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Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online

Family of First Nation man killed in police shooting learned of SIU ruling online

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says the way Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has handled recent cases involving NAN members is ‘unacceptable,’ including how the family of Tyresse Roundsky says they weren’t notified that the investigation into his death had been completed — until they saw a post about it on social media. Here’s why NAN is calling for accountability from both the SIU and Attorney General of Ontario.

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Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say
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January 5, 2025

Hockey Canada ticket donation program opens doors for kids, parents say

For Renee Larocque, buying tickets for her family to watch…

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Toronto Metropolitan University's new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage
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January 5, 2025

Toronto Metropolitan University’s new medical school aims to address Ontario doctor shortage

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is poised to open its new…

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Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden
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January 4, 2025

Canadian actor Michael J. Fox among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom by Biden

“Michael J. Fox is an actor who has won five…

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30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?
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January 4, 2025

30 years on, is Quebec headed for another independence referendum?

10 years ago, Jean-François Lisée predicted that Quebec’s independence movement…

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Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47
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January 4, 2025

Jeff Baena, indie filmmaker and husband to actor Aubrey Plaza, found dead at 47

Baena was found dead Friday morning at a Los Angeles…

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City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China
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January 4, 2025

City of Hamilton under fire by local tiny homes companies for ordering shelters made in China

The co-founder of an Indigenous-owned, tiny home manufacturer in Brantford,…

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These Ottawa landlords say they've fallen victim to the same 'professional' tenants
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January 4, 2025

These Ottawa landlords say they’ve fallen victim to the same ‘professional’ tenants

Edriam Salter covers her nose with her sweater as she…

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Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials
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January 4, 2025

Peterman, Gallant go undefeated to win Canadian mixed doubles Olympic trials

Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant left nothing to doubt at…

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Jimmy Carter's days-long funeral starts with hometown procession
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January 4, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s days-long funeral starts with hometown procession

Jimmy Carter ‘s extended public farewell began Saturday in Georgia,…

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