Posted: Apr 12, 2021 2:45 PM AT | Last Updated: April 13
The federal government will pay $145 million to the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation to settle a land claim. On Monday, Chief Patricia Bernard said the victory represents a new beginning for the community.(Logan Perley/CBC)
The federal government will pay out $145 million to the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation in northwestern New Brunswick in what is now the largest federal land claim settlement in Maritime history.
The settlement settles a dispute that wound through the courts for more than two decades. This claim strikes at the heart of what it has meant to have grown up on reserve lands and to be marginalized as a people, Madawaska First Nation Chief Patricia Bernard said in a statement.
Mumia has COVID-19 – the only treatment is his freedom!
By Betsey Piette posted on March 9, 2021
Word has come that Pennsylvania political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal has tested positive for COVID-19. Supporters learned of the diagnosis March 3, as they were gathered in front of the office of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to call for Abu-Jamal’s release and that of all incarcerated people over 50, who are vulnerable to premature death from COVID-19 and other illnesses.
Johanna Fernandez speaks outside the Philadelphia DA’s office, March 3.
Johanna Fernandez, with the Campaign to Bring Mumia Home, received word from Abu-Jamal’s medical attorney Robert Boyle confirming a diagnosis all had feared. Abu-Jamal, who had been hospitalized to remove excessive fluid from his lungs, was also diagnosed with congestive heart disease.
Long story: Exploring the hidden history of Long Island
Once a thriving farming community, Long Island in the Kennebecasis River is a destination for boaters, ATVers, and hikers. But just because it s accessible doesn t mean it s safe.
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A century ago, this island in the Kennebecasis River had its own school, post office and riverboat service
Posted: Mar 07, 2021 8:00 AM AT | Last Updated: March 7
Long Island in the Kennebecasis River was once a thriving farming settlement. Now it s a mecca for hikers, snowshoers and ATVers like Frank Buck, left, and Ted Harley, right. Buck and Harley spend a lot of time on maintaining island trails. (Julia Wright / CBC)
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Saint John chosen as Flair Airlines only N.B. destination, with flights to start in May
Edmonton-based discount airline plans to bring low-fare air travel to eight Canadian destinations by summer, including Saint John.
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