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Talk of insurrection just fearmongering

By Doug Cuthand, Special to The StarPheonix

Canadians are a confused and panicky lot these days.

First Nations schools report points to education gap

Ottawa promises 'new era' for education in wake of bleak report

By Kathleen Harris, CBC News

First Nations' schools have lower quality teaching, an inferior curriculum and fail to provide proper services for children with special needs — and without further investment these problems could worsen with an expected population spike on reserves, a new federal report warns.

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The humble man who said 'no'

He was a lot more than MLA who killed Meech Lake

By: Mia Rabson

Winnipeg Free Press

OTTAWA -- The man who said "no" and changed the course of Canadian history has died.

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North End proud

It's a place where people look past your pain and see your potential

By: Kevin Chief

Winnipeg Free Press

Whenever I drive home, north over the railway tracks on the Arlington or Salter Street bridges, I can't help but feel a sense of pride and optimism.

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Prominent Canadians back petition to rename Victoria Day to honour aboriginals

By: The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press

A group of certain Canadian actors, writers and politicians is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to change the name of Victoria Day.

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Harper to be on hot seat at Tuesday caucus after chief of staff quits

By: Jennifer Ditchburn, The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press

OTTAWA - Emerging from a dramatic week that has seen him lose two senators and his chief of staff, Stephen Harper will focus now on calming down his anxious caucus and righting a listing Conservative ship.

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Reflecting on Elijah Harper

By Jordan Wheeler

He shook his head more than he said no, at least from where I was sitting. He leaned forward to do it, and it looked like his whole upper body shook too.

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