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'He was my only supporter:' Mother testifies at inquest into Nunavut RCMP shooting

'He was my only supporter:' Mother testifies at inquest into Nunavut RCMP shooting

GJOA HAVEN, Nunavut — When he was about eight years old, Charles Qirngnirq took an interest in fixing things like snowmobiles and enjoyed hunting around his Nunavut community — skills he learned from his grandfather.
Erin O'Toole faces caucus, Echaquan findings addressed: In The News for Oct. 5, 2021

Erin O'Toole faces caucus, Echaquan findings addressed: In The News for Oct. 5, 2021

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 Oct. 5 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Ex-minister denounces racism against senator he called mouthpiece for China

Ex-minister denounces racism against senator he called mouthpiece for China

OTTAWA — A former diplomat and cabinet minister is denouncing the anti-Asian racism directed at a Canadian senator he's called a mouthpiece for China, while still condemning his views.
NDP to request recount in Toronto's Davenport riding, where Liberals won by 76 votes

NDP to request recount in Toronto's Davenport riding, where Liberals won by 76 votes

OTTAWA — The NDP is to ask a judge for a recount in a Toronto seat where it lost to the Liberals by 76 votes.
Alberta reports slight drop in critically ill COVID-19 patients in hospitals

Alberta reports slight drop in critically ill COVID-19 patients in hospitals

EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting a slight drop in the number of critically ill COVID-19 patients in hospital — three per cent down from a week ago.
Canada invokes pipeline treaty with U.S. in dispute over Line 5 pipeline

Canada invokes pipeline treaty with U.S. in dispute over Line 5 pipeline

OTTAWA — Canada is formally invoking a 1977 pipeline treaty with the United States in a bid to prevent Michigan from turning off the taps to Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline.
Canada must convince countries who reject mixed-dose travellers: travel association

Canada must convince countries who reject mixed-dose travellers: travel association

OTTAWA — Convincing dubious countries to allow Canadians with mixed vaccines to travel across their borders may be tricky, but Canada has a responsibility to try, according to a director with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA).
No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nations say

No need for federal involvement in Alberta coal mine review, First Nations say

Two Alberta First Nations say they're not convinced the federal government needs to be part of an environmental review for a large thermal coal mine expansion proposal in the province.
Little room for error when towing banners by plane, ex-pilot says after Quebec crash

Little room for error when towing banners by plane, ex-pilot says after Quebec crash

MONTREAL — It's too soon to say what caused a plane pulling a marriage proposal banner to crash near Old Montreal over the weekend, but there are "certain dangers" that come with towing banners by air, an ex-pilot said Monday.
Officer who killed Rodney Levi says N.B. Indigenous man refused to surrender knives

Officer who killed Rodney Levi says N.B. Indigenous man refused to surrender knives

MIRAMICHI, N.B. — Rodney Levi, an Indigenous man killed by the RCMP in 2020, said police would have to shoot him if they wanted him to drop his knives, an officer testified Monday at a coroner's inquest. RCMP Const.