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Bill before Senate would recognize First Nations jurisdiction over gaming
Some First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan say a bill before the Senate that would give them full control over gambling on reserves will help their economic independence. Source link
Ribbon skirt Barbie donation delights Regina family in time for Christmas
Christmas came early at the North Central Family Centre in Regina for sisters Mya and Kimberly Kirkness-Henry. They were the first to receive Barbies with handmade ribbon skirts that were anonymously donated by two women. Source link
The NSLC had a deal for a Mi’kmaq-run cannabis shop, but the band is tapping the brakes
The Crown corporation in charge of cannabis sales in Nova Scotia has signed an agreement with a Mi’kmaw community for what would be a first-of-its-kind on-reserve shop owned by the band, but the chief says it’s now on hold. Source link
Why a man with schizophrenia will likely be found fit to stand trial for attempted murder
The family of a man with schizophrenia facing two counts of attempted murder is bracing for an aspect of the criminal justice system that is almost inevitable — being found fit to stand trial. Source link
Threats in the hall, blood on the floor: 'Trauma Tower' racks up most police calls in Kingston, Ont.
A highrise run by the Kingston & Frontenac Housing Corporation is a hotbed for police activity, with hundreds of calls for service this year alone. Officials say changes are coming, but one resident says she still lives in fear. Source link
Ottawa approves merger of Teck and Anglo American
Shareholders last week gave their blessing to the plan, which was first announced in September, to create Anglo Teck, a $70-billion copper mining powerhouse. Source link
Christmas miracle? Taco Bell scheduled to open N.L. location in late December
Taco Bell has been the talk of the town for months. Now, Mount Pearl is getting close to having a new location open. The CBC’s Jenna Head reports. Source link
U.S. offers security guarantees to Kyiv, says Russia not opposed to Ukraine joining EU
The U.S. has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend, U.S. officials said Monday following the latest discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. Source link