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'A thousand times kinder, wiser': Winnipeg MP Jim Carr dies after long illness

'A thousand times kinder, wiser': Winnipeg MP Jim Carr dies after long illness

WINNIPEG — Jim Carr earned a reputation as a civil, contemplative politician in an increasingly polarized world. Friends, and even foes, described him as kind.
NDP leader threatens to pull out agreement with the Liberals over health care

NDP leader threatens to pull out agreement with the Liberals over health care

OTTAWA — The New Democrats are ready to withdraw from their confidence-and-supply agreement they signed with the Liberals if there is no federal action to address the health-care crisis, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday.
More 'sustainable' funding needed to revitalize Indigenous languages, committee hears

More 'sustainable' funding needed to revitalize Indigenous languages, committee hears

OTTAWA — If the federal government is serious about revitalizing Indigenous languages, it must provide better funding, a parliamentary committee has heard.
New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal

New UN project office focused on sustainable cities to open in Montreal

Montreal has been chosen as the site of a new United Nations office that will oversee a program focused on developing green, resilient and sustainable cities.
'Mishandling and delays' of Montreal archdiocese abuse complaints: ombudsperson

'Mishandling and delays' of Montreal archdiocese abuse complaints: ombudsperson

MONTREAL — The ombudsperson of Montreal's Roman Catholic archdiocese is highlighting the "mishandling and delays" of abuse cases against the church and says she hopes that by speaking out, it will jolt the organization to act.
Return to in-person work a contentious issue among federal public servants

Return to in-person work a contentious issue among federal public servants

OTTAWA — Whispers of an impending return-to-office mandate have some federal public servants voicing their disapproval.
Canada, other G7 nations launch sustainable mining alliance at COP15 nature meeting

Canada, other G7 nations launch sustainable mining alliance at COP15 nature meeting

MONTREAL — Canada and other G7 countries have formed a new alliance to compel mining companies to adopt more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible standards, as the Western world ramps up its critical mineral supply chains.
Violent crime involving firearms down five per cent: Statistics Canada

Violent crime involving firearms down five per cent: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Newly released statistics show that violent crime involving firearms dropped five per cent in Canada between 2020 and 2021.
Ottawa police cut email access over fears info would leak during 'Freedom Convoy'

Ottawa police cut email access over fears info would leak during 'Freedom Convoy'

Ottawa police were so concerned about leaks from "Freedom Convoy" sympathizers in their ranks that they proactively shut off the email accounts of members on leave, but now the force has little to say about how real those fears turned out to be.
Business group offers $100,000 reward over attack on Coastal GasLink site

Business group offers $100,000 reward over attack on Coastal GasLink site

SURREY, B.C. — The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C. is offering a $100,000 reward for information about an attack on Coastal GasLink employees at a northern work site in February.