Skip to content

National News

N.S. RCMP delay on street checks apology damaging relations, Black leaders say

N.S. RCMP delay on street checks apology damaging relations, Black leaders say

HALIFAX — The RCMP are further delaying a decision on whether to offer an apology to Halifax's Black community for their use of street checks, as some Black Nova Scotian leaders say the force's silence is damaging trust. Rev.
Black MPs, senators call for government action against systemic racism

Black MPs, senators call for government action against systemic racism

OTTAWA — A group of Black parliamentarians and their allies are calling on all levels of government to take action to reduce systemic racism in Canada.
Conviction was quashed: Manitoba man seeks $16M-plus for 23 years in prison

Conviction was quashed: Manitoba man seeks $16M-plus for 23 years in prison

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba man who spent 23 years in prison before his first-degree murder conviction was overturned is suing the federal government, the City of Winnipeg and others for more than $16 million in damages, plus interest and legal costs.
'Thought it was a panda:' Second rare grizzly bear seen in Banff National Park

'Thought it was a panda:' Second rare grizzly bear seen in Banff National Park

BANFF, Alta. — A second rare grizzly bear has been spotted in Banff National Park.
Cyclone crash caused by 'conflict' between pilot, helicopter: DND

Cyclone crash caused by 'conflict' between pilot, helicopter: DND

OTTAWA — Senior military officials have revealed there was a "conflict" or "competition" between a Cyclone helicopter and its pilot moments before the aircraft known as Stalker 22 plunged into the water off the coast of Greece in April. Lt.-Gen.
Families of Flight 752 victims demand plan, timeline for holding Iran to account

Families of Flight 752 victims demand plan, timeline for holding Iran to account

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised to keep fighting for answers into Iran's shooting down of a civilian airliner in January even as victims' families prepare to grill Canada's foreign minister over plans to hold the Islamic Republic
Montreal police investigating racist video allegedly created by local teens

Montreal police investigating racist video allegedly created by local teens

Montreal police said Tuesday they're investigating a racist video that has been circulating widely online and features two girls believed to be local high school students.
Review of monuments sparks discussion of colonial narratives in N.L. history

Review of monuments sparks discussion of colonial narratives in N.L. history

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A review of statues that commemorate colonizing figures in Newfoundland and Labrador's history has reignited criticism of "discovery" narratives glorified in the province's culture.
Canada, U.S. confirm plan to extend border restrictions by another 30 days

Canada, U.S. confirm plan to extend border restrictions by another 30 days

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States will continue to limit non-essential travel between the two countries until at least July 21.
Pandemic diplomacy, staggered voting marks finale for UN Security Council seats

Pandemic diplomacy, staggered voting marks finale for UN Security Council seats

OTTAWA — The cutthroat campaigning for a seat on the United Nations Security Council would hardly be described as a picnic or a walk in the park.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks