Indigenous

Jeremy Dutcher worried about getting 'stuck' in his archival past before second album

TORONTO — Jeremy Dutcher saw the risks of singing in English on his second album.

Oct 12, 2023 3:11 PM Read more >

Nova Scotia Tories propose provincial role in fast tracking Halifax development

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government is inserting itself into the process of approving residential developments in Halifax, saying it needs to create a fast-track system to deal with housing shortages.

Oct 12, 2023 3:09 PM Read more >

Man guilty of incel-inspired terror attack on Toronto spa apologizes to victims

TORONTO — A man who pleaded guilty to the incel-inspired murder of a Toronto massage parlour employee apologized for the terrorist attack Thursday, saying he has changed in the three years since the killing and no longer hates women.

Oct 12, 2023 3:05 PM Read more >

TSX declines Thursday, Wall Street also falls following U.S. inflation report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index declined Thursday, led by losses in utilities, base metals and telecom, while U.S. markets also fell after the latest report on inflation south of the border. Headline inflation in the U.S.

Oct 12, 2023 2:48 PM Read more >

'It was intolerable': Ottawa local testifies at trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — The sanctuary at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in downtown Ottawa was "brutally altered" during the "Freedom Convoy," the church's administrator told the criminal trial of two of the protest's organizers on Thursday.

Oct 12, 2023 2:47 PM Read more >

What is the notwithstanding clause? An explainer on the rarely used provision

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has invoked the notwithstanding clause of the Constitution in tabling legislation that prevents children under 16 from changing their names or pronouns at school without parental consent.

Oct 12, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >

'We have to do what it takes': Israeli-Canadian reservists say they're ready to fight

MONTREAL — Temima Silver is waiting for the call to report for duty in the Israeli military. Born and raised in Ottawa, the 21-year-old moved to Israel in 2020 to join the Israel Defense Forces.

Oct 12, 2023 2:36 PM Read more >

P.E.I. village votes to investigate councillor who displayed anti-Indigenous sign

MURRAY HARBOUR, P.E.I. — A village in southeastern Prince Edward Island has ordered an investigation into a councillor who displayed a sign on his property denying the existence of residential school graves.

Oct 12, 2023 2:28 PM Read more >

Blue Jays president Shapiro says general manager Atkins will return next season

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro expressed support for general manager Ross Atkins on Thursday and acknowledged the need for improved communication and transparency with the team's players.

Oct 12, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Quebec premier inaugurates vast Romaine hydro project on North Shore

HAVRE-ST-PIERRE, Que. — The newly inaugurated Romaine hydroelectric complex could serve as a model for future projects that are sorely needed in the province, Quebec Premier François Legault said Thursday. “It brings me a lot of pride.

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