Indigenous cultural items returned, B.C. mill closures, Removing a rusting ship from a Newfoundland waterfront, and more
A welcome, a century in the making, on the tarmac at Montreal's Trudeau International airport. Dozens of cultural objects belonging to First Nations, Inuit and Metis have arrived in Canada after being sent by the Vatican. The 62 items were among thousands of objects sent to Rome by missionaries in the 1920s. Now, they are one step closer to returning home.Also: In British Columbia, another mill has become a casualty of the U.S.-Canada trade war. Multiple mills have curtailed operations in recent months, hampering one of the province's key industries. You'll hear how the B.C. government is working to save its struggling forestry sector. And: It's old, rusty, and potentially hazardous. Residents of a small Newfoundland town say a derelict ship has been a blight on their waterfront for years. And they want it gone. Now the federal government is getting involved to remove it.Plus: Ukraine-Russia peace talks, increased security at German Christmas markets, B.C. trains hitting wildlife, and more
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Frank Gehry dies, sport/politics mix at FIFA, Indigenous items repatriated, and more
Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry has died. He was known as one of the most original talents in the field — designing the ground-breaking Bilbao museum, among many other projects, including the facade of the Art Gallery of Ontario.And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington. He went for the World Cup draw. But he was drawn into something else — a talk with the U.S. and Mexican presidents.Also: Dozens of sacred and cultural Indigenous items are on their way home from the Vatican Museum. It started with the national Inuit organization trying to get a kayak back from Rome, and it grew from there to 62 objects.Plus: Job numbers up, foundational study on Roundup pesticide retracted, Netflix is buying its Friends — A $72 Billion U.S. play for Warner Bros., and more.
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Food prices climb, children’s flu cases up, Mexico’s FIFA stadium, and more
Food prices in Canada are climbing faster than most people can keep up. And a new report suggests there won’t be a break on grocery bills anytime soon.And: Canada’s flu season is off to an early, and virulent start. Some pediatric hospitals say they are getting flooded with young patients – and cases are likely to keep rising.Also: It’s one of the most famous soccer pitches in the world. Mexico’s Azteca Stadium will host the first game of next summer's FIFA World Cup. But in the shadow of the glitzy tournament and towering stadium, a nearby community is struggling to access the most basic of services: clean water.Plus: CUSMA hearings in Washington, British inquiry into Russian poisoning, political posturing over government’s hate legislation, and more.
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Shingles vaccine slows dementia, CUSMA hearings, Somali community reaction and more
A study on one variety of shingles vaccine already showed it cut diagnoses of mild cognitive impairment. Now researchers have dug deeper into the data – and found the shot could slow progression of dementia in those who already have it.And: People in Minnesota are bracing for more U.S. immigration agents to arrive in their state. Specifically targeting its large Somali population. It comes after Donald Trump told immigrants from the African country to go back to where they came from.Also: Legislators and industry groups are in Washington, D.C. for CUSMA hearings. The free trade agreement is up for review next year. And the results of these talks could change the nature of the trade relationship between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico for years to come.Plus: B.C. Conservative leader fights ouster, debate over Montreal port expansion, the benefits of singing for stroke patients, and more.
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AFN rejects Ottawa/Alberta deal, Putin ready for war with Europe, facial recognition on police body cams, and more
Assembly of First Nations chiefs demand the immediate withdrawal of a new pipeline deal between Canada and Alberta. The deal would lift the federal ban on oil tanker traffic in northern B.C. waters. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said it was "as if First Nations rights can be wiped away” with one agreement.And: Russian President Vladimir Putin says, if Europe wants a war, Moscow is ready. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are in Russia, meeting with Putin in an effort to advance peace talks. Ukraine officials say Russia has no intention of ending the war, and is wasting everyone’s time.Also: Police in Edmonton are starting a new pilot project tomorrow using facial recognition technology on body-worn cameras. Police say the goal is to see if artificial intelligence can identify people when officers can't. But there are concerns about privacy and what AI means for the future of policing.Plus: Stage 4 prostate cancer diagnoses up, HBC charter gets one bid at auction, and more.
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