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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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Jasper wildfire caused $880M in insured losses, says Insurance Bureau of Canada | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

Jasper wildfire caused $880M in insured losses, says Insurance Bureau of Canada | CBC News

The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the insured damages —…

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CBSA unaware of ISIS video allegedly showing father charged in terror plot during screening: official | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

CBSA unaware of ISIS video allegedly showing father charged in terror plot during screening: official | CBC News

A senior intelligence official with Canada’s border officer says he’s…

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FIRST PERSON | I swapped my high heels and paradise in B.C. for rubber boots in rural Sask. | CBC News
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August 28, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I swapped my high heels and paradise in B.C. for rubber boots in rural Sask. | CBC News

Vancouver Island was Andrea Johnson’s paradise home for more than…

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Verdict in sex assault case of retired vice-admiral Edmundson expected Wednesday | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Verdict in sex assault case of retired vice-admiral Edmundson expected Wednesday | CBC News

The verdict in the sex assault trial of retired vice-admiral…

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Georgia lawsuit says changes by Republican-dominated board invite post-election chaos | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Georgia lawsuit says changes by Republican-dominated board invite post-election chaos | CBC News

The state and national Democratic parties sued Monday to block…

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Mariah Carey's 'heart is broken' after losing mother, sister on same day | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Mariah Carey’s ‘heart is broken’ after losing mother, sister on same day | CBC News

Singer says her mother, a Juilliard-trained opera singer mother, served…

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Advocates say words matter when labeling recent death a femicide | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Advocates say words matter when labeling recent death a femicide | CBC News

The Ottawa Police Service’s choice to label a recent death…

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Liberals confident deal with NDP to keep them in power will hold until June | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Liberals confident deal with NDP to keep them in power will hold until June | CBC News

Government House Leader Karina Gould said Tuesday she’s confident the…

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Man held hostage by Hamas for more than 10 months rescued by Israeli forces | CBC News
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August 27, 2024

Man held hostage by Hamas for more than 10 months rescued by Israeli forces | CBC News

A hostage who was abducted by Hamas militants during the…

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