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A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

Edmonton police say two patrol officers have been killed while responding to a call. Six other police officers have been killed in Canada since September 2022. Here's a look at their cases and who they were: Const.
Range of emotions for residents facing relocation over smelter in Rouyn-Noranda

Range of emotions for residents facing relocation over smelter in Rouyn-Noranda

ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. — An announcement this week that some 200 families would be relocated from a Rouyn-Noranda neighbourhood contaminated by smelter pollution was met with anxiety and concern for those who will be moved out.
Critics allege group funded by Quebec government spreading transphobic views

Critics allege group funded by Quebec government spreading transphobic views

MONTREAL — The Quebec government came under fire this week for funding a women's group that is alleged to have spread transphobic views and targeted trans activists online.
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon champions Indigenous diplomacy, seeks new ties abroad

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon champions Indigenous diplomacy, seeks new ties abroad

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is using her role to help build ties between Indigenous people across the globe — an effort experts say is leveraging a colonial institution to advance reconciliation abroad and bolster centuries of collaboration.
Nestlé Good Start Soothe Infant Formula recalled for potential bacteria contamination

Nestlé Good Start Soothe Infant Formula recalled for potential bacteria contamination

A voluntary recall has been issued for one sku of Nestlé Good Start Soothe Infant Formula due to a potential bacteria contamination.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $34 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $34 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $34 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on March 21 will be an estimated $40 million. The Canadian Press
City of Yellowknife, civic workers' union ratify deal after strike/lockout

City of Yellowknife, civic workers' union ratify deal after strike/lockout

YELLOWKNIFE — Unionized workers with the City of Yellowknife have ratified a new collective agreement after a labour dispute that began in early February that included a strike and a lockout.
Mass held to honour victims in Quebec town where pedestrians were struck by truck

Mass held to honour victims in Quebec town where pedestrians were struck by truck

MONTREAL — Hundreds of people gathered Friday evening for a special mass in Amqui, Que., a town where two people were killed and nine injured when a pickup truck crashed into pedestrians.
'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

'Troubled' Eby seeks CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is "very troubled" by allegations of Chinese interference in Vancouver's municipal elections last year and has asked Canada's intelligence agency for a briefing.
Police say no warning of violence before teen shot and killed 2 Edmonton officers

Police say no warning of violence before teen shot and killed 2 Edmonton officers

EDMONTON — Two officers who were shot and killed by a teenager had no indication they were walking into a high-risk or dangerous situation, police say.