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Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

OTTAWA — Stefania Giesbrecht was hoping that by the time she finished her studies, she could move back to her community of Saugeen First Nation.
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'Nation-building moment': Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid

'Nation-building moment': Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid

Yukon's energy minister says Canada's push for more green energy and a net-zero electricity grid should spark renewed interest in connecting the territory's power to British Columbia.
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B.C. declares wildfire emergency amid desperate battle to save West Kelowna

B.C. declares wildfire emergency amid desperate battle to save West Kelowna

WEST KELOWNA — Homes were ablaze on Friday in West Kelowna, B.C., with firefighters locked in a pitched battle against a rampaging wildfire that helped trigger a provincewide state of emergency.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $18 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $18 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 22 will be an estimated $23 million. The Canadian Press
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A timeline of events related to wildfire threat in the Okanagan, B.C.

A timeline of events related to wildfire threat in the Okanagan, B.C.

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation due to the nearby MacDougall Creek wildfire, which has destroyed a significant number of properties.
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'Ghost town': 19,000 out of N.W.T. capital as dangerous wildfire looms

'Ghost town': 19,000 out of N.W.T. capital as dangerous wildfire looms

YELLOWKNIFE — More than 19,000 people left Yellowknife in less than 48 hours as one of the largest firefighting mobilizations in the history of the Northwest Territories continued to protect the city from an encroaching wildfire.
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The latest news on the wildfires in the Northwest Territories

The latest news on the wildfires in the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE — Thousands of people have fled the Northwest Territories' capital and some neighbouring communities under the threat of encroaching wildfires. Here are the latest developments (all times are MT): 7:50 p.m.
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The latest news on the wildfires in British Columbia

The latest news on the wildfires in British Columbia

KELOWNA, B.C. — A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia, as threatening wildfires force thousands to evacuate from homes in the Okanagan in the southern Interior and elsewhere. Here are the latest developments on the B.C.
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'Like 100 years of firefighting in one night': The battle for West Kelowna, in quotes

'Like 100 years of firefighting in one night': The battle for West Kelowna, in quotes

WEST KELOWNA, B.C. — Here's what some people are saying about the unfolding wildfire disaster in the Okanagan, where the McDougall Creek fire has forced thousands of people to evacuate from West Kelowna.
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Ottawa 'shouldn't walk around with a stick' to enforce health deals: Holland

Ottawa 'shouldn't walk around with a stick' to enforce health deals: Holland

OTTAWA — Newly appointed Health Minister Mark Holland says he doesn't want to go waving a stick around as he negotiates the final details of a health accord with provinces and territories, and it'll largely be up to Canadians to hold them accountable
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