By Julia MagsombolLocal Journalism Initiativejulia@columbiavalleypioneer.comOn November 3, the provincial and federal governments and the First Nations Leadership Council reached an agreement of $1 billion funding for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives in B.C. “The tripartite Nature Agreement is truly the first of its kind,” said Robyn Duncan, the executive director of Wildsight. and First Nations Leadership that commits to a wide range of conservation actions to achieve 30 per cent protection of lands and waters by 2030 through Indigenous-led conservation. It recognizes that Indigenous-led conservation is the pathway to 30 by 30, a worldwide initiative for governments to designate the protection of 30 per cent of Earth’s land and oceans by 2030. “I am hopeful that we will see the funding result in a fundamental paradigm shift towards greater Indigenous-led conservation that makes space for nature and supports all living things,” she added.

An adult male and an adult female were pronounced deceased at the scene. One adult male transported to hospital has since succumbed to his injuries. An adult male and an adult female remain in hospital in critical condition. Limited information will be provided at this time; however, further details will be shared in the coming days as the investigation evolves. Anyone with video surveillance or information that may assist investigators is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508, Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS, or online at winnipegcrimestoppers.org

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Marvel's first Asian superhero - Simu Liu - will be the star attraction when he appears at this year's Higher Education Summit in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 27. The Higher Education Summit, run by Colleges Ontario, is one of North America's premier conferences on post-secondary education. The full agenda can be found at:https://registration.highereducationsummit.ca/website/56939/agenda/Highlights:Sunday, Nov. 261:15 p.m. – Featured address by former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. 2:15 p.m. – Featured address by political pundit Chantal Hébert. Monday, Nov. 278:15 a.m. – Featured address by world-renowned physicist Brian Greene.

Sodhi ...CBC https://www.cbc.ca › news › canada › british-columbia May 13, 2003 — Sodhi Singh Sodhi testified that while he knows several people with alleged ties to the bombings, he said he knows nothing about a plot to blow ... Air India flight 182 was on a routine flight from Toronto to Bombay via Montreal, Heathrow and Delhi. A large number, 45, were Air India personnel or relatives of Air India staff returning after holidaying. The Shannon air controller recorded the time the flight entered Irish air space and gave the aircraft its position and heading. High Commissioner to India Canada S.K.Verma, has been asked to Re-Open "AIR INDIA KANISHKA", investigation in Inida, since key witness Sodhi Singh Sodhi is alive and never was Investigated by NIA, since 1985

Canadian boccia athlete Alison Levine was named Canada's flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Parapan American Games on Sunday at 7 p.m. (Submitted by Canadian Paralympic Committee - image credit)Alison Levine will bring home two gold medals from her third Parapan Am Games, plus the honour of carrying the Canadian flag into the closing ceremony Sunday evening in Santiago, Chile. "I never in a million years thought of this moment," the boccia player from Montreal said in a statement released by the Canadian Paralympic Committee. With the victory, the 33-year-old and Ciobanu also earned a quota spot for Canada in the event for next summer's Paralympic Games in Paris. The 135-member Canadian team entered Sunday's final day of competition with 48 medals (nine gold, 14 silver, 27 bronze).

RCMP say a tractor rolled over after colliding with a police vehicle in Surrey, B.C., on Nov. 25, 2023. (Curtis Kreklau - image credit)RCMP say one person was taken into custody after a tractor struck a police car and rolled over in Surrey, B.C. "They attempted to stop the tractor which resulted in an initial collision when the tractor struck a police vehicle," said RCMP Staff Sgt. "The incident ended when the tractor rolled over as it tried to take the on ramp to Highway 1 westbound." RCMP say a person was taken into custody and transported to hospital for injuries.

(TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2023) – Marvel's first Asian superhero - Simu Liu - will be the star attraction when he appears at this year's Higher Education Summit in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 27. The Higher Education Summit, run by Colleges Ontario, is one of North America’s premier conferences on post-secondary education. The full agenda can be found at:https://registration.highereducationsummit.ca/website/56939/agenda/Highlights:Sunday, Nov. 261:15 p.m. – Featured address by former Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi. 2:15 p.m. – Featured address by political pundit Chantal Hébert. Monday, Nov. 278:15 a.m. – Featured address by world-renowned physicist Brian Greene.

- Advertisement -Trudeau blames ‘right-wing, American MAGA’ after Canadian Conservative Party votes against Ukraine billRight-wing American thinking has infiltrated Canadian politics and caused the Conservative Party to vote against an update to the Canada Ukraine Free Trade AgreementTrudeau called out the Conservative Party for turning their backs on Ukraine and parroting Russian disinformationConservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre claimed the party voted against the agreement due to concerns about imposing a carbon tax on UkraineTrudeau criticized this explanation as an “absurd excuse” and attributed the party’s decision to the rise of right-wing, American MAGA-influenced thinkingTrudeau blames ‘right-wing, American MAGA’ after Canadian Conservative Party votes against Ukraine billCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Conservative Party of being influenced by right-wing American thinking, leading them to turn their backs on Ukraine. He expressed concern about the impact of this influence on Canadian politics and the international community. Impact of Right-Wing InfluenceTrudeau highlighted the danger of the rise of right-wing, American MAGA-influenced thinking in Canada, which has caused the Conservative Party to abandon its support for Ukraine. - Advertisement -Concerns about Ukraine’s SupportTrudeau criticized the Conservative Party’s decision to vote against the Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, attributing it to the influence of right-wing rhetoric. He expressed disappointment in the party’s abandonment of its historical support for Ukraine in its time of need.

An unrelenting game of cat-and-mouse is being played out on Canada’s borders between law enforcement agencies and criminal organizations attempting to smuggle dangerous narcotics into the country. Despite these efforts, the consequences of the toxic drug crisis persist. However, McCrorie emphasizes that the fight against drug smuggling extends beyond interception and law enforcement. Q: What is the focus of Canada’s fight against the toxic drug crisis? A: Beyond intercepting drugs at the border, the focus of Canada’s fight against the toxic drug crisis includes harm reduction measures and prevention strategies to deter drug use and save lives.

BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Artisanal Firewood turns out rustic playthings, home accessories and Christmas decor fashioned out of logs and tree limbs. BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Bill Gidzak, 67, and his son Nick, 42, in their woodworking shop. There, they will be selling the latest addition to their line of goods: round, wooden tree ornaments boasting meticulously carved images of wolves, reindeer and evergreen trees. BROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Bill and Nick, turn out a variety of Christmas-themed wooden decorations and toys including snowman figurines. david.sanderson@freepress.mb.caBROOK JONES / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Nick (left) and his father Bill play a game of checkers on a board and with pieces they handmade.

Nova Scotia blacksmiths will be showing off their tools and techniques at an event in Lower Ship Harbour on Saturday. Blacksmiths from across the Maritimes will hold a traditional hammer-in event where techniques will be shared. Event organizer Sarah Wechsler told CBC Radio's Information Morning Nova Scotia there will be five forges set up. Women blacksmithsAccording to Wechsler, there is a long tradition of women involved in the trade. She said there are at least nine women blacksmiths in Nova Scotia alone.

(Spencer Gallichan-Lowe/CBC - image credit)One person remains at a homeless encampment outside a Toronto church Saturday, after city crews began clearing the site Friday night when temperatures dipped below freezing. The clearing started after nightfall, and by 9:30 p.m., several Toronto police officers were seen outside the church. City crews removed debris and combustible materials Friday to "lessen the immediate risk," at the site, according to the city. Fences were erected outside of the Toronto church Friday. Machinery clears an encampment as resident 'Pirate' gathers belongings outside of the Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields Anglican Church in Toronto on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.

CALGARY, ALBERTA – Canada’s Isabelle Weidemann has withdrawn her participation from a pair of upcoming World Cup stops in Norway and Poland. She will head home to Canada to ensure an optimal preparation for the remainder of the international season, which concludes this coming February with the ISU World Speed Skating Championships on home ice in Calgary. “World Championships are the most important event of our season, and I’d like to be well prepared to perform at my best during that competition. She also earned a pair of top-10 results in the women’s 3000m, ninth in Obihiro and sixth in Beijing. The Ottawa native finished last season ranked second overall in World Cup long-distance events and was crowned World Champion alongside Ivanie Blondin and Valérie Maltais in the Team Pursuit.

The 2023 Canada Life Vanier Cup is this Saturday and U SPORTS has your primer for fans attending the game or watching from coast-to-coast-to-coast! Parking / StationnementQueen's west campus offers one paid lot (Lot 1), and 6 free parking lots. Parking in lot one must be pre-purchased at www.gogaelsgo.com/ticketsSee MapRE-ENTRY POLICYThere are no in/out privileges once a spectator enters Richardson Stadium. SMOKING & ALCOHOL POLICYIn accordance with Queen's University policy, smoking including electronic and smokeless tobacco/cannabis products are prohibited on University property. Banners, placards and leaflets not approved by Queen's University are prohibited.

Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a recent CBC News investigation that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. CBC reported in October that it found Sainte-Marie's birth certificate, which says she was born in 1941 in Massachusetts. Family members in the U.S., including Sainte-Marie's younger sister, also told CBC that Sainte-Marie was not adopted and does not have Indigenous ancestry. WATCH | CBC documentary contradicts Buffy Sainte-Marie's claims to Indigenous ancestry:Début du widget Widget. Fin du widget Widget.