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'Ignored': Climate change fight should shift to look at forest policy, scientist says

'Ignored': Climate change fight should shift to look at forest policy, scientist says

Canada hasn't paid enough attention to what could be a leafy, green ally in the fight against climate change, says one of the country's most prominent scientists.
Canadians want forest protections but are concerned about jobs: survey

Canadians want forest protections but are concerned about jobs: survey

Canadians of all political stripes and from all regions support greater protection for the country's forests but are concerned about what that could mean for the economy, according to a new survey.
RCMP staffing shortfall needs scrutiny from N.S. mass shooting probe: lawyer

RCMP staffing shortfall needs scrutiny from N.S. mass shooting probe: lawyer

HALIFAX — An active shooter was on the loose in Portapique, N.S, buildings were burning, and it was left to three RCMP officers to advance into the mayhem on April 18, 2020. Const.
Mohawk community in Quebec voted in favour of exhumation of allegedly abusive priest

Mohawk community in Quebec voted in favour of exhumation of allegedly abusive priest

MONTREAL — The Mohawk community of Kahnawake voted this weekend to move the remains of a priest facing sexual abuse allegations. Several Kahnawake residents came forward last summer with allegations that Rev.
Experts disagree on violent threat posed by incels in Canada

Experts disagree on violent threat posed by incels in Canada

VANCOUVER — Some experts say violent online rhetoric among so-called involuntary celibates is a concern as pandemic rules lift, but others say the threat of violence is overstated among a group of men who need mental health support.

No winning ticket for Saturday's $9 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $9 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in Quebec. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Mar.
'Opportunity to seek justice:' Inuit leader not celebrating meeting with Pope Francis

'Opportunity to seek justice:' Inuit leader not celebrating meeting with Pope Francis

The leader of the national organization representing Inuit people says it will not be a celebratory occasion when he meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican next week as part of an Indigenous delegation.

New Brunswick rapidly growing as population tops 800,000 for the first time: StatsCan

FREDERICTON — New figures from Statistics Canada show New Brunswick is experiencing a population boom.
Canada, Europe to co-host social media fundraiser for displaced Ukrainians

Canada, Europe to co-host social media fundraiser for displaced Ukrainians

OTTAWA — Canada and the European Commission will spearhead an international fundraising campaign to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Montreal churches look for efficient ways to get essential items to Ukraine

Montreal churches look for efficient ways to get essential items to Ukraine

MONTREAL — There was excitement at St. Michael’s Ukrainian church on a rainy, windswept morning in Montreal earlier this week when a donation of highly sought medical supplies for Ukraine arrived.