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Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians

Senate to probe Liberal silence on Afghanistan aid as terror rules bar humanitarians

OTTAWA — Senators are ramping up their push to get Ottawa to stop barring humanitarian workers from responding to devastating crises in Afghanistan.
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In Kyiv, patience and resignation as citizens await next Russian bombing

In Kyiv, patience and resignation as citizens await next Russian bombing

KYIV, Ukraine — Residents of Kyiv waited with patience and resignation Tuesday as all signs pointed toward another imminent Russian bombing of their city. Several sources said Russia was planning significant strikes Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Ukraine says atrocities uncovered as Russian troops withdraw could amount to genocide

Ukraine says atrocities uncovered as Russian troops withdraw could amount to genocide

KYIV, Ukraine — As the Ukrainian army liberates territory from Russian occupation, authorities say they are finding evidence of atrocities and crimes against humanity that could amount to genocide.
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Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests

Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to winter across most of the country.
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In The News for Nov. 29: How much did Canada's economy grow in September?

In The News for Nov. 29: How much did Canada's economy grow in September?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Nov. 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Canadian agriculture groups hope new Indo-Pacific strategy leads to trade deals

Canadian agriculture groups hope new Indo-Pacific strategy leads to trade deals

OTTAWA — Agriculture commodity groups are applauding the Liberal government’s long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy and hoping it will lead to more, and better, free trade deals.
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New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms

New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national ban looms

OTTAWA — Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a national ban on such items that will take effect next month, new statistics show.
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From jihadism to far-right violence: Montreal anti-radicalization centre shifts focus

From jihadism to far-right violence: Montreal anti-radicalization centre shifts focus

Montreal's anti-radicalization centre no longer occupies the same spacious offices that once received high-profile visitors such as then-UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon.
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Mother of Cree teen who died in B.C. group home testifies at coroner's inquest

Mother of Cree teen who died in B.C. group home testifies at coroner's inquest

BURNABY, B.C.
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'Horrific attack': Trudeau visits Saskatchewan First Nation rocked by mass killing

'Horrific attack': Trudeau visits Saskatchewan First Nation rocked by mass killing

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, SASK. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau walked through blowing snow Monday to lay tobacco on the graves of victims of a mass stabbing before listening to family members who have been grieving for nearly three months.
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