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Woman convicted in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church granted day parole

Woman convicted in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church granted day parole

EDMONTON — A woman convicted in the death of a 19-month-old boy found outside a church has been granted day parole for six months.
Teaching Canadians to observe solemn new Truth and Reconciliation Day could take time

Teaching Canadians to observe solemn new Truth and Reconciliation Day could take time

OTTAWA — These days thoughts of Remembrance Day conjure images of chilly, solemn ceremonies, red poppy wreaths and the sound of the Last Post reverberating over silent crowds.
All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

Kavin Joanette rushed home after an arduous three-hour climb out of a mine in northern Ontario with one goal – to hug his young kids before they went to school.
New life in Canada for family that helped Edward Snowden flee to Hong Kong

New life in Canada for family that helped Edward Snowden flee to Hong Kong

MONTREAL — A family that helped shelter whistleblower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong in 2013 has landed in Canada and is looking forward to beginning an "extraordinarily normal life" in Montreal, says a refugee advocacy group.
First Nations chief says less awareness in Quebec about national day for survivors

First Nations chief says less awareness in Quebec about national day for survivors

MONTREAL — The chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is lamenting Quebec's decision not to officially recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

All miners safe after rescue out of mine near Sudbury, Ont.

SUDBURY, Ont. — Thirty-nine miners who had been trapped underground in northern Ontario have returned to the surface safe, the company that owns the mine said Wednesday. Vale said the rescue operation at Totten Mine near Sudbury, Ont., is complete.
Canadian indigenous rights campaigner among winners of "Alternative Nobel"

Canadian indigenous rights campaigner among winners of "Alternative Nobel"

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Right Livelihood Award — known as the “Alternative Nobel” — was awarded Wednesday to three activists and an organization working across the globe to empower communities in areas ranging from child protection to environm
Calls for stronger gun control, failure in Afghanistan : In The News for Sept. 29

Calls for stronger gun control, failure in Afghanistan : In The News for Sept. 29

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 Sept. 29 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Gun-control group urges Trudeau to name new minister to advance Liberal promises

Gun-control group urges Trudeau to name new minister to advance Liberal promises

OTTAWA — An influential voice on gun control says it is time for a new cabinet minister to usher in the re-elected Liberal government's promised firearm measures.
Quebec nurses pan government's bonus offer, say real issue is mandatory overtime

Quebec nurses pan government's bonus offer, say real issue is mandatory overtime

MONTREAL — Sandra Gagnon said she received an excited phone call from her mom last week, after Quebec Premier François Legault said he would give full-time nurses a $15,000 bonus to keep them from quitting the public system.