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'I refused to accept what I was witnessing': Ranger on response to N.W.T. plane crash

'I refused to accept what I was witnessing': Ranger on response to N.W.T. plane crash

FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — A mayor overcome with emotion. A rescuer struggling with the sight of a deadly plane crash. Church bells ringing for every life lost.
Trudeau accuses Poilievre of voting against Ukraine free trade to appease Putin

Trudeau accuses Poilievre of voting against Ukraine free trade to appease Putin

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sharpened his attack on his chief rival Thursday as he tried to rally his caucus for the upcoming parliamentary sitting.
Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

Manitoba, Saskatchewan raise concerns about expanding eligibility for assisted dying

OTTAWA — Canada's Health Minister Mark Holland says some provinces will stand opposed to expanding medical assistance in dying for ideological reasons, but the government wants to ensure a majority feel ready.
NDP leader says working with Liberals on pharmacare like wrestling with 'slimy' eels

NDP leader says working with Liberals on pharmacare like wrestling with 'slimy' eels

EDMONTON — Working with the Liberals on pharmacare legislation has been like wrestling eels covered in oil, as NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh describes it.
U.K. suspends trade negotiations with Canada, each accuses the other of not budging

U.K. suspends trade negotiations with Canada, each accuses the other of not budging

OTTAWA — The United Kingdom is hitting the brakes on trade talks with Canada after Ottawa decided not to extend temporary measures put in place after Brexit.
Former justice minister David Lametti resigns as Montreal MP to join law firm

Former justice minister David Lametti resigns as Montreal MP to join law firm

OTTAWA — Being ejected from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet last year took a heavy personal toll, former justice minister David Lametti conceded Thursday as he announced his decision to leave public office.
Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix faces sex assault allegations in class-action lawsuit

Quebec Cardinal Gérald Lacroix faces sex assault allegations in class-action lawsuit

MONTREAL — A senior leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Quebec is facing allegations of sexual assault as part of a class-action lawsuit against the archdiocese in the provincial capital.
B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

B.C. odour incidents spark questions around corporate ethics and communication

Vancouver resident Robert Ford was heading to a yoga class Sunday morning when he smelled an odour he likened to "semi-burnt fuel.
Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

Military 'will be there' for Canadians in emergencies despite resource strain: Blair

OTTAWA — The military has no greater responsibility than protecting Canadians, Defence Minister Bill Blair says, and his government will continue to call in the troops to respond to emergencies when needed.
Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

Judge finds Saskatchewan Mountie who shot lover guilty of manslaughter

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Family and friends of a Saskatchewan man who was shot to death by his lover gasped and cried after a judge found the Mountie guilty of manslaughter.