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COVID-19 has exposed homelessness, highlighted housing needs in northern Manitoba First Nation

A First Nation chief in northern Manitoba says COVID-19 has highlighted the urgency of his community's housing needs. His comments came as the federal government on Wednesday put out a call for housing solutions in the…

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COVID-19 has exposed homelessness, highlighted housing needs in northern Manitoba First Nation

Officials at Markham, Ont., mosque call for action after alleged hate-motivated attack

What does it take to be a hockey broadcaster? This 17-year-old is finding out