After decades of fighting for justice, Grassy Narrows First Nation has reached a historic agreement with Ottawa, which will provide $68.9 million more in funding for a home that will specialize in caring for community members poisoned by mercury.
Day: July 26, 2021
The Quebec government says fully vaccinated residents who have received the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can receive a third dose of an mRNA vaccine before travelling — but health officials are warning that it’s up to the recipient to seek their own advice.
Members of the media are invited to an announcement with the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities regarding public transit infrastructure.
Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services, Chief Randy Fobister and elected council of Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (ANA) met in community to sign an amendment to the Mercury Care Home Framework Agreement, which builds on the Government of Canada’s commitment to ensuring that ANA residents who are living with methylmercury poisoning receive the care they need while staying closer to home, community and family.
Here’s what to watch Monday night and Tuesday morning, including another Canadian swimming world champion with a shot to add Olympic gold, and strong medal chances for Canada in softball, diving, judo and weightlifting.