Skip to content

National News

Boots on the ground, eyes in the sky: satellites increasingly used to fight wildfires

Boots on the ground, eyes in the sky: satellites increasingly used to fight wildfires

Eyes in the sky are becoming an increasingly important tool for boots on the ground when it comes to fighting wildfires, experts say, as data from a growing number of satellites give firefighters new tools to predict fire behaviour and analyze its co
Read more >
'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

'On the inside': Why some Indigenous officers stick with the RCMP despite struggles

OTTAWA — Dean Gladue says he never experienced racism until joining the RCMP. The 26-year veteran began his career with the force in 1989 as special constable, a role assigned to police First Nations reserves.
Read more >
Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 summit featuring Zelenskyy ends

Trudeau asserts continued support for Ukraine as G7 summit featuring Zelenskyy ends

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a forceful rebuke of Russia at the conclusion of the G7 Leaders' Summit, which was taken over by the arrival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who hoped to shore up more support for his
Read more >
Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal

Shoes a part of B.C. memorial for residential school victims disappear before removal

VANCOUVER — Most of the shoes on the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery that were a part of a memorial dedicated to children who never returned from residential schools disappeared hours before a scheduled ceremony to remove them.
Read more >
G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

G7 leaders warn China not to conduct 'interference,' Zelenskyy meets with Trudeau

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday morning in Hiroshima, as G7 leaders committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Read more >
Events that mark beginning of May long weekend on Prairies get smoked out by fires

Events that mark beginning of May long weekend on Prairies get smoked out by fires

EDMONTON — A forecast for cooler temperatures and even rain is giving some hope to evacuees and firefighters after thick smoke from wildfires burning across the Prairies forced the cancellation of a number of outdoor activities that traditionally mar
Read more >
Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet scores 97.25 per cent in confidence vote

Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet scores 97.25 per cent in confidence vote

DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet scored 97.25 per cent in a confidence vote at his party's national convention on Saturday.
Read more >
Princess Anne offers praise as Canada's oldest military regiment marks anniversary

Princess Anne offers praise as Canada's oldest military regiment marks anniversary

MONCTON, N.B. — A visiting member of the Royal Family heaped praise on Canada's oldest continually serving cavalry regiment on Saturday, saying its storied military accomplishments date back to before it formally had a country to call its own.
Read more >
Talks moving forward on key Canada-U.S. treaty on Columbia River management

Talks moving forward on key Canada-U.S. treaty on Columbia River management

Canadian and U.S. officials have wrapped up the latest round in a five-year negotiation to modernize a major treaty on flood control and power generation on the Columbia River.
Read more >
‘Looking for Canada’: RCMP’s Musical Ride steeped in tradition as force turns 150

‘Looking for Canada’: RCMP’s Musical Ride steeped in tradition as force turns 150

Maxwell Newhouse remembers the earth quivering below his feet when 32 riders wearing bright scarlet jackets, on top of their large black horses, moved across a field in seamless patterns.
Read more >