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N.B. coroner's inquest told community policing model could have saved Indigenous man

N.B. coroner's inquest told community policing model could have saved Indigenous man

MIRAMICHI, N.B. — The uncle of an Indigenous man shot dead by police in New Brunswick in 2020 told a coroner's inquest Wednesday his nephew would be alive today had a former community policing model not been disbanded.
'Put down your sword': Federal Court dismisses feds' Indigenous child-welfare appeals

'Put down your sword': Federal Court dismisses feds' Indigenous child-welfare appeals

OTTAWA — The Federal Court has dismissed Ottawa's attempts to appeal a pair of rulings about providing services and compensation to First Nations children.
Quebec mother of five victim of homicide, suspect charged with second-degree murder

Quebec mother of five victim of homicide, suspect charged with second-degree murder

JOLIETTE, Que. — A Quebec man was charged with second-degree murder Wednesday in the slaying this week of his ex-partner, who was the mother of five young children.
Greens should investigate Annamie Paul's racism claims, says leadership contender

Greens should investigate Annamie Paul's racism claims, says leadership contender

OTTAWA — The Green activist who came second to Annamie Paul in the last leadership race says he is being urged by many to stand again.
Woman convicted in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church granted day parole

Woman convicted in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church granted day parole

EDMONTON — A woman convicted in the death of a 19-month-old boy found outside a church has been granted day parole for six months.
Teaching Canadians to observe solemn new Truth and Reconciliation Day could take time

Teaching Canadians to observe solemn new Truth and Reconciliation Day could take time

OTTAWA — These days thoughts of Remembrance Day conjure images of chilly, solemn ceremonies, red poppy wreaths and the sound of the Last Post reverberating over silent crowds.
All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

Kavin Joanette rushed home after an arduous three-hour climb out of a mine in northern Ontario with one goal – to hug his young kids before they went to school.
New life in Canada for family that helped Edward Snowden flee to Hong Kong

New life in Canada for family that helped Edward Snowden flee to Hong Kong

MONTREAL — A family that helped shelter whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong in 2013 has landed in Canada and is looking forward to beginning an "extraordinarily normal life" in Montreal, says a refugee advocacy group.
First Nations chief says less awareness in Quebec about national day for survivors

First Nations chief says less awareness in Quebec about national day for survivors

MONTREAL — The chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is lamenting Quebec's decision not to officially recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

SUDBURY, Ont. — Thirty-nine miners who had been trapped underground in northern Ontario have returned to the surface safe, the company that owns the mine said Wednesday. Vale said the rescue operation at Totten Mine near Sudbury, Ont., is complete.
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