The majority of residential schools were run by Roman Catholic missionary congregations.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Sen. Collins cheers move toward reopening Maine–New Brunswick border
New Brunswick recently unveiled a plan to allow travel between the province and Maine starting July 1.
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Posted inNation & World
Canada OKs Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and older
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow suit by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year.
Posted inBusiness
Frustration builds on world’s longest border as Canada goes slow on reopening
It’s not merely that the country has a lot of virus cases, but a lot of serious ones.
Posted inNation & World
Canadian regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine
It’s the third COVID-19 vaccine given the green light by Ottawa, following those from Pfizer and Moderna.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fashion mogul Peter Nygard arrested, months after sex trafficking, assault allegations
Ten women filed a lawsuit accusing Nygard of enticing young and impoverished women to his estate in the Bahamas with cash and promises of modeling opportunities.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Canada’s health regulator approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, before likely U.S. approval
Canada is set to receive up to 249,000 doses this month and Canadian officials expect to administer them within days.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Most Canadians hope for Trump defeat after insults, threats
The unprecedented tone of the president’s attacks on America’s closest ally the last four years left a bitter taste.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Canada’s ‘Atlantic Loop’ power grid could bring big value to Maine
Maine should get in on the planning early as the four Atlantic provinces and Quebec weigh a grand proposal for clean energy.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Border Patrol arrests 7 along Maine-Canada border
The arrests stemmed from 3 incidents last weekend even as the border is closed to nonessential traffic during the pandemic.