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Advocate says 'not as many requests' for care after years of Jordan's Principle delays
Randy Littlechild, chairman and president of the First Nations Health Consortium, says if you were to divide the $1.55 billion in funding promised for Jordan’s Principle between the more than 600 First Nations in Canada, each would receive less than $3 million. Source link
NDP leader hopeful Avi Lewis calls Carney's Iran response 'incoherent,' rules out byelection run
A front-runner in the New Democrats’ leadership race is pitching his “straight talk” on issues and suggesting if he wins, he’d wait to run for a seat in Parliament and instead focus on rebuilding the party. Source link
Who to watch at the Paralympics this weekend
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter highlights some top Canadians to keep an eye on as the Paralympic Winter Games get going in Italy. Source link
Para alpine skier Eriksson, guide Smith aim to land on Milano-Cortina podium in Paralympic debut
The Canadian Para alpine skier, alongside his guide Sierra Smith, has quickly made a name for himself on the international stage. Now, as he sets his sights on his first Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina 2026, Eriksson’s name is already among the medal contenders. Source link
'Just not fair' for wife to take blowback for White House visit: Connor Hellebuyck
Connor Hellebuyck says he can handle the criticism he received for attending a White House reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, but the Winnipeg Jets goalie is upset his wife has had to bear the brunt of it. Source link
Russian flag returns as Milano-Cortina Paralympics open amid Middle East war and boycotts
The Milano-Cortina Winter Paralympics officially opened Friday amid the tensions of war in the Middle East, and with some countries boycotting the opening ceremony because of the return of the Russian flag to the global sports stage. Source link
Canada's Mboko advances to third round of Indian Wells tennis tournament
Canada’s Victoria Mboko is on to the third round of the Indian Wells tournament after beating Australia’s Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 7-6 (5) in second-round women’s singles tennis action. Source link
Olympic medallist Kerley handed 2-year ban following missed tests
American sprinter Fred Kerley has been suspended for missing three out-of-competition drug tests within a 12-month period, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Friday. Source link
Ottawa announces $5.4M for 5 sexual and reproductive health organizations
The federal government announced over $5.4 million in funding for projects by five reproductive and sexual health organizations that aim to improve access to care. Source link
Gushue suffers heartbreaker to Dunstone, now facing elimination at Brier
Brad Gushue is down to his last life at the 2026 Montana’s Brier in St. John’s, after losing a crucial matchup with Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone. Source link