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Separating the good from the bad

Separating the good from the bad

In recent years, Niagara’s wine grape harvest has seen a collision between tradition and technology in the field. While some wine grapes are harvested by hand each fall, most will, quite literally, be rattled off the vine by towering machines.
Labrador Innu suing Hydro-Québec for $4 billion over Churchill Falls

Labrador Innu suing Hydro-Québec for $4 billion over Churchill Falls

The Innu Nation of Labrador is seeking $4 billion in damages from Hydro-Québec over the Upper Churchill project.
Toronto to examine expanding public uses of municipal golf course lands

Toronto to examine expanding public uses of municipal golf course lands

In response to several residents and local groups arguing for alternative use of public golf courses, the City of Toronto is looking at exploring options for public outdoor recreational use for the community.
Cranberries: the bitter berry that offers a sweet taste of success

Cranberries: the bitter berry that offers a sweet taste of success

Cranberries have been a staple at family gatherings ever since Indigenous people introduced the bitter berry to European colonists in the 15 th century. Now they warm the hearts of millions of Canadians, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Feds tell California growers to test their lettuce for E. coli — or keep it

Feds tell California growers to test their lettuce for E. coli — or keep it

Unprecedented federal import restrictions on romaine lettuce and salad mixes from California’s Salinas Valley point to problems in the U.S.

Manitoba First Nations leaders respond to provincial throne speech

Manitoba First Nations leaders shared their response to Wednesday’s provincial speech from the throne.
Still out there swinging

Still out there swinging

Summer may be past, and fall upon us, but a sunny Saturday meant golfers were still in the swing of things.
Indigenous communities lock down as COVID-19 spikes in northern Saskatchewan

Indigenous communities lock down as COVID-19 spikes in northern Saskatchewan

Indigenous communities in northeast Saskatchewan are experiencing a spike in cases of COVID-19 tied to evangelical church meetings in Prince Albert where more than 100 people have been gathering to worship, often without face masks or following socia
COVID numbers in Sask. spike upwards

COVID numbers in Sask. spike upwards

Thirty-four cases across province, 11 in central east area
Legion will safely deliver poppies this year

Legion will safely deliver poppies this year

Remembrance Day Service will be virtual one
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