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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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Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Forever chemicals are everywhere. Researchers say these burnt wood chips could help change that | CBC News

Scientists at UBC are trying to take the ‘forever’ out…

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Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro's Site C construction impacts water quality | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro’s Site C construction impacts water quality | CBC News

Time is of the essence as the 850 residents of…

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Climate change is impacting weeds on the Prairies. Here's how some people are fighting back | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Climate change is impacting weeds on the Prairies. Here’s how some people are fighting back | CBC News

A team of researchers with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is…

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Palestinian toddlers lost limbs to an Israeli airstrike as soon as humanitarin pause lifted | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Palestinian toddlers lost limbs to an Israeli airstrike as soon as humanitarin pause lifted | CBC News

Mere hours after getting their polio vaccinations in Deir al-Balah,…

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FIRST PERSON | As a teenager, I was ashamed of Chinatown. Now I know I need it and will always support it | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

FIRST PERSON | As a teenager, I was ashamed of Chinatown. Now I know I need it and will always support it | CBC News

Catherine Law turned her back on Chinatown and her Chinese…

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B.C. party leaders spar over health care, vaccines — and paper straws — in televised debate | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

B.C. party leaders spar over health care, vaccines — and paper straws — in televised debate | CBC News

The leaders of the three major B.C. political parties clashed in…

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How one family's tragedies helped unlock a cause of sudden cardiac arrest | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

How one family’s tragedies helped unlock a cause of sudden cardiac arrest | CBC News

After Lauren Philion lost a brother and a sister to…

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RCMP say teen sought in Moncton region in custody | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

RCMP say teen sought in Moncton region in custody | CBC News

New Brunswick RCMP say the 15-year-old who was the subject…

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Official election campaign period begins in B.C. as writs issued | CBC News
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September 20, 2024

Official election campaign period begins in B.C. as writs issued | CBC News

B.C.’s provincial election period begins when the province’s lieutenant-governor, on…

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