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'Our language is still here:' Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North

'Our language is still here:' Revitalizing Indigenous languages in the North

YELLOWKNIFE — From legislative chambers to classrooms, and on the radio and TV, Indigenous languages are spoken and heard every day across the North thanks to dedicated elders, teachers, translators and broadcasters.
Alberta set for 2023 election: one premier just got the job, the other wants it back

Alberta set for 2023 election: one premier just got the job, the other wants it back

EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith’s wood-panelled third-floor legislature office is bereft of bric-a-brac. There are no pictures, mementoes or books — only a small stack of Alberta sovereignty act bills perched on her desk.
Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

MONTREAL — Twelve months ago Quebec became the first jurisdiction in Canada to launch a two-pronged tracking system for domestic violence suspects, and while victims' rights groups welcome the technology, they want to know more about its effectivenes
Ontario officer shot dead near Hagersville, Ont., was 'ambushed': OPP commissioner

Ontario officer shot dead near Hagersville, Ont., was 'ambushed': OPP commissioner

HAGERSVILLE, Ont. — An Ontario Provincial Police officer who was fatally shot while responding to a call was "essentially ambushed," the commissioner of the force said Wednesday night. Police have said 28-year-old Const.
The tale of Bunbun, stranded at Vancouver airport, has a happy ending

The tale of Bunbun, stranded at Vancouver airport, has a happy ending

VANCOUVER — It's been a chaotic Christmas for many travellers across the country, including one fluffy passenger who was separated from their family and stranded at Vancouver's airport.
Health agency 'closely monitoring' COVID-19 in China, no mention of pre-flight tests

Health agency 'closely monitoring' COVID-19 in China, no mention of pre-flight tests

OTTAWA — The national public health agency says it's "closely monitoring" the COVID-19 situation in China, but gives no indication it's planning to follow the U.S. by requiring that travellers from China be tested for the virus.
Latest officer death heartbreaking, but expert says recent police deaths not a trend

Latest officer death heartbreaking, but expert says recent police deaths not a trend

OTTAWA — When Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot while responding to a call Tuesday afternoon he became the sixth Canadian police officer to die since September, but an expert is warning the numbers do not represent a trend.
Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

Long power outages expose Quebec's lack of readiness for energy transition: expert

MONTREAL — Lengthy power outages that have left some Quebecers in the dark for days have exposed the province's lack of preparedness for the green energy transition to come, an expert said Wednesday.
Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

Jail guard suspended after death of inmate at Montreal detention centre

MONTREAL — A corrections officer has been suspended following the death of a 21-year-old inmate from the Bordeaux jail in Montreal, a spokesperson with Quebec's Public Security Department said Wednesday.
Canadian Army feeling squeeze of more demands, fewer soldiers

Canadian Army feeling squeeze of more demands, fewer soldiers

OTTAWA — The commander of the Canadian Army says his force is being squeezed by more demands at home and abroad, especially in Europe, even as the number of soldiers available for such missions is shrinking.