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Some commercial lobster fishers say Indigenous treaty fishing threatens stocks. Government memo says otherwise
The fifth estate investigates misconceptions and allegations fuelling conflict in Canada’s largest lobster fishery, where Mi’kmaw fishers face broad opposition when exercising treaty rights. Source link
Government demanding public servants reimburse years-old Phoenix overpayments
Federal public servants are being threatened with legal action if they don’t repay money they were mistakenly overpaid during the error-plagued rollout of the Phoenix pay system nearly a decade ago, Radio-Canada has learned. Source link
Military family inspires some young Canadians to enlist, despite recruitment hurdles
Against a backdrop of increased tensions with the U.S. and dismal labour prospects for young Canadians, some students are looking to the military for their future careers. They tell CBC News why the Canadian Armed Forces has captured their interest and where they’re at with recruitment. Source link
Christmas tree farmers forced to adapt to climate change and affordability crisis
Christmas trees are a long-running tradition for many, but modern-day circumstances are slowly transforming the tree farming industry. Source link
My outlook on aging changed when my friend died. Here’s the clarity I found as I enter my 60s
Dana Kobernick never saw aging as a privilege. Then her longtime friend died, and her perception changed. As she enters her 60s, she’s learning to face life’s next steps with courage and gratitude, inspired by her friend’s resilience. Source link
Molson Canada accuses ex-managers of multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
Molson Canada has accused former managers of embezzling millions of dollars in an intricate fraud scheme allegedly involving fake vendors, shell companies, the president of a major pub chain and a pair of married couples. Source link
'The answer is still no': B.C. chiefs react to new pipeline agreement
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement to make way for a new bitumen pipeline from the Alberta oilsands to the B.C. coast. ‘We will use every tool in our toolbox to ensure that this pipeline does not go ahead,’ said Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett. Source link
Lake Erie shipwreck spotted off Kingsville, Ont., uncovered by strong winds
Strong winds that prompted an Environment Canada alert this week have laid bare shoreline not often seen. But they also uncovered a rarely-seen shipwreck near Kingsville. Source link
New trial ordered for Ontario man who spent 23 years in prison for 10-year-old girl’s murder
Ontario’s court of appeal has set aside a conviction and ordered a new trial for a man who spent 23 years in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in 1989 — but by all accounts, it’s unlikely that trial will ever happen. Source link
Ontario signs nearly $40M deal with another First Nation in Ring of Fire region
As part of its ongoing plans to develop in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region, the Ontario government has signed a community partnership agreement with Marten Falls First Nation. Here’s how the agreement builds on other deals the province has made with communities in the region, and why some First Nations are critical of the […]