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First Nations Seek Responsibility of Own Children

Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:15 Rocco Frangione

First Nations leaders are a bit optimistic on the future of jurisdiction over Aboriginal children. Right now the provincial government has jurisdiction through agencies like the Children’s Aid Society. But Glen Hare, the deputy grand council chief, says the children should be the responsibility of their First Nation parents. Hare says First Nations have developed their own child welfare laws to replace the Ontario laws that now govern reserves. The provincial government has talked to Aboriginal leaders about the jurisdiction issue and says it will work on a common solution.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:17

Woman Charged After CAS Worker Threatened in Espanola

Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:13 Rocco Frangione

An Espanola woman who threatened to kill a case worker with the Children’s Aid Society has been charged. The 45-year-old made the threat in front of two Espanola police officers who were helping the CAS on a child welfare matter earlier this month. The woman is charged with uttering a threat to cause death or bodily harm.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:15

Nairn Pursues Nurse Practioner Clinic

Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:10 Rocco Frangione

There’s a push on to create a satellite nurse practitioner’s clinic in Nairn and Hyman Township. And residents can help make this happen by filling out support letters for the proposal. Those support letters are available at the Nairn medical pharmacy, the township office and Espanola hospital. In part, the success of the project depends on local support. The proposal is now at the Ministry of Health and organizers hope to hear something by late summer or early fall.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:13

Northern NDP Continue Tory Attacks

Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:08 Rocco Frangione

The House of Commons has adjourned for the summer but that isn’t stopping Northern New Democrats from attacking the Harper government. Glenn Thibeault, the MP for Sudbury, says the Tories are showing signs of being a tired government. And Nickel Belt’s Claude Gravelle says the feds have fumbled the Ring of Fire. Gravelle adds because of government mismanagement, FedNor and Service Canada are now smaller. Both say the NDP are ready to replace the Tories in the 2015 federal election.

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 June 2013 05:10

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