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Where do First Nations rank on Carney’s priority list, regional chief asks ministers
Several members of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet addressed chiefs and delegates at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa on Thursday. Chiefs had the opportunity to ask the ministers about First Nations priorities, including major projects and infrastructure, child welfare and community safety. Source link
Province pauses AI commercial from N.B. Liquor after negative reception
N.B. Liquor is catching enough heat for a holiday video campaign made with artificial intelligence that a government minister has directed the Crown corporation to take the ad down. Source link
B.C. police watchdog clears officers in shooting death of 15-year-old in Surrey
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. says there are not reasonable grounds to believe an officer committed any offence in the shooting death of a 15-year-old in Surrey earlier this year. Source link
Children’s hospitals in Canada face flood of flu visits as doctors urge families to get vaccinated
An early start to Canada’s flu season is hitting children hard, sending a flood of young patients into multiple pediatric hospitals as medical teams warn that emergency visits and admissions could keep climbing in the weeks ahead. Source link
Spain and the Netherlands pull out of 2026 Eurovision as Israel's participation roils contest
Spain and the Netherlands say they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation roils the competition. Source link
Pantone's 2026 colour of the year is white. Some critics say the optics aren't great
Pantone has just revealed its 2026 colour of the year, and it’s, well, it’s white. The pick not only surprised designers, but as some people are pointing out online, it’s also a potentially loaded choice. Source link