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Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs backs calls for pause to treaty process amid overlapping claims

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The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs is urging the province to delay two treaty bills, warning unresolved territorial overlaps could fuel conflict between First Nations.

B.C. tables Kitselas treaty bill as neighbouring First Nations call for pause

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The British Columbia government has tabled a bill to implement a treaty with the Kitselas First Nation in west-central B.C. It comes amid pushback from neighbouring First Nations, who say the treaty would infringe on their territorial rights.

K’ómoks treaty reaches key milestone as B.C. introduces implementation bill

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British Columbia has tabled legislation to implement a treaty with K’ómoks First Nation, marking a major milestone in a process that began more than 30 years ago.

B.C.’s top court rules Haida Nation has title over Haida Gwaii

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The Haida Nation is celebrating a major victory after British Columbia’s top court ruled the First Nation has sovereignty over Haida Gwaii.

B.C. launches $5M fund for police to tackle property crime, street disorder

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British Columbia is setting aside up to $5 million for a new police program aimed at curbing property crime and street disorder in urban centres.

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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

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A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.
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