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'Not ready' to reopen: Cree and non-Indigenous leaders in James Bay united, ask for more time

"We don't have the big hospitals and specialized care. Should COVID-19 spread, we don't have the capacity or the resources to deal with it," said Cree Grand Chief Abel Bosum.



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First Nations worried by suspension of oilsands environmental monitoring

The leader of a First Nation surrounded by oilsands development is frustrated by the Alberta Energy Regulator's decision to suspend a wide array of environmental reporting requirements for oilsands companies.



  • News/Canada/Edmonton

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At least 18 First Nations in northeastern Ontario close borders to keep outsiders and COVID-19 away

More than a dozen First Nations in northeastern Ontario have closed their borders to outsiders during the pandemic. It's creating some friction, but in the long-run could help to better define what Indigenous self-government really means. 



  • News/Canada/Sudbury

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Champion Manitoba jigger launches online competition to spread joy amid pandemic

Acclaimed jigger Ryan Richard, from Sandy Bay First Nation, is calling all dancers to showcase their skills in an online jigging competition.



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Supporters propose changes to N.B. motor vehicle act to honour Brady Francis

Friends and family of Brady Francis, a 22-year-old man who died in 2018 after a hit-and-run collision, are proposing changes to make reporting vehicle collisions with wildlife mandatory in New Brunswick.




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Manitoba First Nation proposal to repurpose youth centre as field hospital passed over for temporary shelters

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation is wondering why the federal government ignored their community's proposal for an emergency COVID-19 response space in favour of a Calgary company's. 




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With the goal of better representation in media, this college is launching an Indigenous cinema program

Kiuna College hopes to play an active role in the emergence of the next generation of Indigenous filmmakers and creators.




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Ottawa teen's 7th annual run for missing and murdered Indigenous women goes virtual

Teenager Theland Kicknosway's annual run for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is being turned into a virtual event this year, and he's calling on people from across North America to join him.




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Fry Bread: Children's book explores the connection between cooking and colonization

Award-winning children's book explores big questions about colonization and identity.




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Q & A: Why you may feel physical distancing fatigue, and how to fight it

City of Kitchener bylaw enforcement says cooperation with physical distancing rules is weather-dependent, with more people getting out and about on sunny days. Wilfrid Laurier University professor Anne Wilson tells CBC Kitchener-Waterloo why some may be tempted to bend the rules as time goes by.



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Communitech virtual job fair connects people with 350 tech jobs across Canada

More than 1,000 people looking for work in the tech industry are signed up for a virtual job fair on Thursday afternoon.



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Suspect identified, 3 others face charges in fatal February hit and run

Waterloo regional police have charged three people and identified a suspect in a fatal February hit and run on Highland Rd. W.



  • News/Canada/Kitchener-Waterloo

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The Helpers | This week's stories of people stepping up in a pandemic

This week on CBC Kitchener-Waterloo's The Morning Edition, we heard about a bagpipe duo performing outside of long-term care homes, a retreat welcoming foreign workers and ducklings saved from a storm drain.



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Planning a Mother's Day meal? Andrew Coppolino suggests local delivery, curbside pickup options

Taking mom out for Mother's Day brunch is a tradition for many. But with people staying home and restaurants closed except for delivery or pick-up, this year's Mother's Day will be a little bit different. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino looks at options.



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Anthony LeBlanc leaves Halifax CFL group to take executive role with Senators

The Ottawa Senators have named Anthony LeBlanc as their president of business operations. LeBlanc was most recently a founding partner of Schooner Sports and Entertainment, a group trying to bring a CFL team to Halifax.



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Ticats receiver Jones doing his best to stay busy, productive during pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic might be wreaking havoc with Brian Jones' off-season conditioning but it's certainly enhancing his musical skills.



  • News/Canada/Hamilton

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Claypool, Gallimore top-rated Canadian prospects available in 2020 NFL Draft

Winnipeg Blue Bombers GM Kyle Walters isn't spending much time evaluating Oklahoma defensive lineman Neville Gallimore and Notre Dame receiver Chase Claypool, as neither are expected to set foot in the CFL for some time, if ever.



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CFL, CFLPA at impasse over contingency plan as sides grapple with unique circumstance

The CFL and CFL Players' Association have halted discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic.



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CFL's Tackle Hunger program holds special meaning for Argos' Jamal Campbell

Jamal Campbell was never quite sure how the box of food ended up at his home while growing up in the community of Jane and Finch in Toronto, but he understood what it meant to his family.



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Manitoba premier says sports 'back of the pack' as province plans reopening

Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says big public events, including professional sports, will be on the back burner when the province announces plans to reopen sectors of its economy that were shut down by the COVID-19 pandemic.




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CFL's request for government loan a 'Hail Mary pass,' says expert

An associate professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management calls the CFL's bid for securing financial aid from the Canadian government a "Hail Mary pass."



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Lions trade up to select ECU's Jordan Williams with No. 1 overall pick

The B.C. Lions opened the draft with a bang, securing the No. 1 pick from the Calgary Stampeders then taking Williams first overall.



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CFL, CFLPA agree to rekindle talks on 2020 season contingency plans: report

The CFL and CFL Players' Association are going to get back to talking. A league source said Monday the two sides have agreed to resume discussions on potential contingency plans for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.



  • Sports/Football/CFL

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Saskatchewan's Phase 2 plan updated to allow shopping malls to open, stores can accept returns

The NDP wants the Saskatchewan government to delay Phase 2 of its reopening plan, currently scheduled for May 19.



  • News/Canada/Saskatchewan

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Diverting water from Lake Diefenbaker could help expand Sask. agriculture, Ralph Goodale says

Ralph Goodale says building water diversion conduits in Lake Diefenbaker could help grow Saskatchewan's economy and environment but it comes with a $3 billion price tag.



  • News/Canada/Saskatchewan

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It's a play about being young, gay and single AF...so of course it's on Zoom

Watch a recording of the physically distant performance of The Gay Card.




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Zoey Roy first Indigenous author to participate in NAC's #CanadaPerforms

Last month, the National Arts Centre launched #CanadaPerforms, an initiative that pays musicians and writers to perform from their living rooms. Poet Zoey Roy gave an intimate performance from her living room in Kingston. 




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Pandemic won't stop summer roadwork in Saskatoon

The COVID-19 pandemic won’t slow down road construction in Saskatoon. The city says it re-evaluated all planned projects for the year and determined it can move forward with the majority of the projects.



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Sask. woman questions extent of COVID-19 restrictions at mother's long-term care facility

A Saskatchewan daughter said her mom has been “confined” to her room at a government run health-care facility due to COVID-19. 



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La Loche shutters SLGA, offsale as it tries to get handle on COVID-19 outbreak

Officials with the Saskatchewan Health Authority have said people are still gathering and drinking together which has contributed to the spread of the virus.



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Saskatoon woman with COVID-19-like symptoms says it took 5 days to get tested after referral



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April 30 FX Commentary: Dan Deming

Dan Deming, KKM Financial




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Los Angeles Rams sign former CFL all-star kicker Lirim Hajrullahu

Former CFL kicker Lirim Hajrullahu signed with the NFL's Los Angeles Rams on Monday to potentially replace veteran Greg Zuerlein.



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Panthers' Christian McCaffrey becomes highest paid RB in NFL history: reports

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension with All-Pro Christian McCaffrey, a person familiar with the contract negotiation told The Associated Press, making McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in the NFL.



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Patriots trade Rob Gronkowski to Brady's Buccaneers as TE ends retirement

Four-time All Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski has agreed to a reunion with Tom Brady. The trade, finalized Tuesday night, brings Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to Tampa Bay in exchange for a fourth-round selection.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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Canadian Duvernay-Tardif reworks contract to give NFL's Chiefs cap space

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to a restructured deal for the Canadian offensive lineman.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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Bengals tap Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow as 1st pick of 2020 NFL Draft

In this most unique of drafts, filled with technological concerns and even uncertainty when real football might return, there was one constant Thursday night: Joe Burrow.



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Canadian receiver Chase Claypool selected by Steelers in 2nd round of NFL draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Canadian receiver Chase Claypool in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night. Claypool was the 17th player taken in the round, 49th overall.



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NFL to match at least $5M US raised by fans through draft telethon

Clunky at times, poignant at others, and exceptionally entertaining in spots, the NFL draft entered its third and final day with Cincinnati selecting an Appalachian State linebacker on Saturday.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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Canadian NFLer Duvernay-Tardif joining medical front line in Quebec

A Quebec-born Super Bowl champion is making the move from the offensive line to the medical front line.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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NFL planning to kick off full season as scheduled

The National Football League (NFL), the only major American sporting league so far largely unaffected by the coronavirus outbreak, says it is on course to begin its season on time in September.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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Cowboys sign QB Andy Dalton to 1-year, $7M deal

Andy Dalton is coming home to Texas as Dak Prescott's backup with the Dallas Cowboys.



  • Sports/Football/NFL

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NFL schedule released per usual as league continues to plan for normal season

The Kansas City Chiefs will open defence of their Super Bowl championship by hosting Houston on Sept. 10 in the NFL's annual kickoff game — pending developments in the coronavirus pandemic, of course.



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TransLink suspends service reductions, rescinds layoffs

TransLink is suspending the service reductions it planned for later this month and is rescinding layoff notices to around 1,500 employees.



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Vancouver to run 'micro-wedding' pilot project this summer

The space near City Hall will allow weddings celebrations with up to 10 people.



  • News/Canada/British Columbia

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Vancouver Asian Film Festival launches anti-racism video campaign in wake of rising hate crimes

Hate crimes against Vancouver's Asian communities have increased since the early days of the outbreak and the #Elimin8hate campaign is an effort to combat that and comfort victims.



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Business break and enters spike by 562% since COVID-19

New statistics from the Victoria Police Department show a major shift in crime rates during COVID-19 compared to this time last year. Meanwhile in Kamloops city officials point to court "inaction" as contributing factor.



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Evacuation order and alert issued due to landslide risk in Quesnel, B.C., area

An evacuation order and alert have been issued for eight properties near Quesnel, British Columbia, due to risk of a landslide from flooding.



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