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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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Liberal staffers pull support for party in Montreal byelection, citing government's stance on Gaza | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Liberal staffers pull support for party in Montreal byelection, citing government’s stance on Gaza | CBC News

The Liberal Party of Canada is facing a revolt by…

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AI textbooks are here. Will they make the grade at Canadian universities? | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

AI textbooks are here. Will they make the grade at Canadian universities? | CBC News

New artificial intelligence tools will be part of the curriculum…

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Critics fear for wildlife, agriculture as Site C reservoir fills with water | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Critics fear for wildlife, agriculture as Site C reservoir fills with water | CBC News

After decades of protests and opposition, activists and residents in…

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A look at the U.S. lab and DNA technology that cracked a recent Guelph cold case and others in Canada | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

A look at the U.S. lab and DNA technology that cracked a recent Guelph cold case and others in Canada | CBC News

Exactly 19 years ago, a body was found at a…

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A Regina health clinic is offering a subscription for 'faster service,' but critics say it's privatization | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

A Regina health clinic is offering a subscription for ‘faster service,’ but critics say it’s privatization | CBC News

A subscription service being offered by a Regina health clinic…

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She fought for girls' hockey decades ago. Now she's back on the ice at the Canada 55+ Games | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

She fought for girls’ hockey decades ago. Now she’s back on the ice at the Canada 55+ Games | CBC News

Over 2,000 participants from across Canada are competing in 20…

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Australians now have the legal right to disconnect from work. But how effective will it be? | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Australians now have the legal right to disconnect from work. But how effective will it be? | CBC News

Experts say most right-to-disconnect laws put pressure on companies to…

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected in Canada this fall. Consider waiting for your next shot, some doctors say | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected in Canada this fall. Consider waiting for your next shot, some doctors say | CBC News

Health Canada told CBC News they’ll finish reviewing updated COVID…

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Yukon Star closes after 4 months due to lack of capital | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Yukon Star closes after 4 months due to lack of capital | CBC News

Although the community responded to the publication with enthusiasm, the…

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