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View of the main street of the hamlet of Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, in 2004. (Courtesy/Clevelander96)

Coroner’s inquest begins into RCMP shooting death of man in Nunavut

GJOA HAVEN, Nunavut — A coroner’s inquest into the death of a…

View of the main street of the hamlet of Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, in 2004. (Courtesy/Clevelander96)
Nunavut's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, speaks to reporters during a news conference in Iqaluit on May 31, 2021. Nunavut is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 two days after the territory reinstated its mask mandate. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Emma Tranter

Masks mandatory across Nunavut

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 two…

Nunavut's chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, speaks to reporters during a news conference in Iqaluit on May 31, 2021. Nunavut is reporting two new cases of COVID-19 two days after the territory reinstated its mask mandate. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Emma Tranter
A voter casts their ballot in the advance polls, in Chambly, Que., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Canada's first-ever pandemic election culminates today as Canadians from coast-to-coast go to the polls to choose the 338 MPs to sit in the House of Commons. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Justin Trudeau’s Liberals win third term but fall short of securing majority

OTTAWA — Canadians have chosen another minority Liberal government — almost identical…

A voter casts their ballot in the advance polls, in Chambly, Que., Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Canada's first-ever pandemic election culminates today as Canadians from coast-to-coast go to the polls to choose the 338 MPs to sit in the House of Commons. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
A voter casts their ballot in the advance polls, in Chambly, Que. on Sept. 10. Canada’s first-ever pandemic election culminates today as Canadians from coast-to-coast go to the polls to choose the 338 MPs to sit in the House of Commons. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)

Liberals to win most seats in 2021 federal election

OTTAWA — The Canadian Press is projecting that the Liberal party will…

A voter casts their ballot in the advance polls, in Chambly, Que. on Sept. 10. Canada’s first-ever pandemic election culminates today as Canadians from coast-to-coast go to the polls to choose the 338 MPs to sit in the House of Commons. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)
Federal leaders make their points during the federal election French-language leaders debate on Sept. 8 in Gatineau, Que. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press)

Leaders spar on health care, environment in televised French-language debate

OTTAWA— Five federal party leaders jousted over health care, vaccines and the…

Federal leaders make their points during the federal election French-language leaders debate on Sept. 8 in Gatineau, Que. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press)
Cases of COVID-19 have more than doubled in the Northwest Territories, going from 34 cases Monday to 74 cases Tuesday night. Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company’s lab, in Surrey, B.C., on March 26, 2020. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

COVID-19 cases more than double in the N.W.T. in one day

YELLOWKNIFE — A long-term care home in the Northwest Territories declared a…

Cases of COVID-19 have more than doubled in the Northwest Territories, going from 34 cases Monday to 74 cases Tuesday night. Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company’s lab, in Surrey, B.C., on March 26, 2020. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)
A helicopter carrying a water bucket flies past the Lytton Creek wildfire burning in the mountains near Lytton, B.C., on Aug. 15. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)

Total active wildfires climb in B.C., but crews exploit cooler weather in fire fight

Crews are making progress against several destructive wildfires in British Columbia even…

A helicopter carrying a water bucket flies past the Lytton Creek wildfire burning in the mountains near Lytton, B.C., on Aug. 15. (Darryl Dyck/Canadian Press)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a childcare funding announcement in Montreal, Thursday, August 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Trudeau expected to trigger fall election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to visit Gov. Gen.…

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a childcare funding announcement in Montreal, Thursday, August 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Jamie Henyu, left, participates in the Warriors Walk for Healing Nations in Kamloops, B.C. on Monday, August 9, 2021. A six-week journey starting from Yukon and covering more than 2,000 kilometres has finished today in Kamloops, British Columbia — which the man behind the Warriors Walk for Healing Nations calls “ground zero for where the truth broke out.” (Tahltan Central Government/Canadian Press)

Warrior Walkers arrive in Kamloops after six-week journey from Whitehorse

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — A six-week, 2,000-kilometre walk to honour children and survivors…

Jamie Henyu, left, participates in the Warriors Walk for Healing Nations in Kamloops, B.C. on Monday, August 9, 2021. A six-week journey starting from Yukon and covering more than 2,000 kilometres has finished today in Kamloops, British Columbia — which the man behind the Warriors Walk for Healing Nations calls “ground zero for where the truth broke out.” (Tahltan Central Government/Canadian Press)
Downtown Iqaluit, Nunavut, is shown after 2 p.m. sunset on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. (Emma Tranter/Canadian Press)

‘A real struggle:’ Nursing shortage leading to health centre closures in Nunavut

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A nursing shortage is affecting the country’s most northern…

Downtown Iqaluit, Nunavut, is shown after 2 p.m. sunset on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. (Emma Tranter/Canadian Press)
The United States border crossing is seen Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Lacolle, Que. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)

Canada welcomes back fully vaxxed U.S. citizens, permanent residents

WASHINGTON — Canada is once again allowing U.S. citizens and permanent residents…

The United States border crossing is seen Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Lacolle, Que. (Ryan Remiorz/Canadian Press)
Canada’s Jessie Fleming, 17, celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during a women’s semifinal soccer match against United States on Aug. 2. Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute to help the Canadian women’s soccer team to a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States on Monday at the Tokyo Games. (Martin Mejia/Associated Press)

Canada through to Olympic women’s soccer final

TOKYO — Canada was left off the podium for the first time…

Canada’s Jessie Fleming, 17, celebrates scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during a women’s semifinal soccer match against United States on Aug. 2. Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute to help the Canadian women’s soccer team to a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States on Monday at the Tokyo Games. (Martin Mejia/Associated Press)
The sun sets over Iqaluit, Nunavut, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Nunavut’s chief public health officer says people living in the territory will no longer be required to wear masks starting Friday, but he says they are still strongly encouraged. (Emma Tranter/Canadian Press)

Nunavut to drop its mask mandate Friday

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut’s chief public health officer says people living in…

The sun sets over Iqaluit, Nunavut, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Nunavut’s chief public health officer says people living in the territory will no longer be required to wear masks starting Friday, but he says they are still strongly encouraged. (Emma Tranter/Canadian Press)
Iqaluit’s COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over. (Trevor Wright/NNSL)

Iqaluit’s COVID-19 outbreak declared over

The city hasn’t seen a new case in 28 days

Iqaluit’s COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over. (Trevor Wright/NNSL)
The United States border crossing is seen on March 18, 2020 in Lacolle, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens can enter Canada Aug. 9, rest of world Sept. 7

WASHINGTON — Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be allowed…

The United States border crossing is seen on March 18, 2020 in Lacolle, Que. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Nathan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, right, looks on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, addresses members of his cabinet and members of the ICPC Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee, in Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press)

National strategy flags Inuit food security crisis

OTTAWA — A new strategy from Canada’s Inuit organization calls on the…

Nathan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, right, looks on as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, addresses members of his cabinet and members of the ICPC Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee, in Ottawa on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press)
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki, centre, is helped to turn his body by Eric Daigle, left, and Jill Mack while he attends a physiotherapy session in Calgary on June 24. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press)

‘You forget how tall you are’: Paralyzed Humboldt Bronco stands during physio

The 22-year-old, paralyzed from the chest down, has accomplished another milestone in his long recovery

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki, centre, is helped to turn his body by Eric Daigle, left, and Jill Mack while he attends a physiotherapy session in Calgary on June 24. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press)
Montreal Canadiens fans cheer during warm-up for Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup semifinal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Montreal on June 18. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press)

Fans seeking scarce Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup tickets face hefty prices

Tickets for this week’s final series cost upwards of $600

Montreal Canadiens fans cheer during warm-up for Game 3 of the NHL Stanley Cup semifinal against the Vegas Golden Knights in Montreal on June 18. (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press)
Pauline Frost and her lawyer outside the Whitehorse courthouse after losing a lots draw for the Vuntut Gwitchin riding on April 19. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)

Yukon judge reserves decision in Vuntut Gwitchin election petition

Chief Justice Suzanne Duncan says her decision will be released late next month or early August

Pauline Frost and her lawyer outside the Whitehorse courthouse after losing a lots draw for the Vuntut Gwitchin riding on April 19. (Haley Ritchie/Yukon News)
A 1956 photograph of the parish church in Marieval, Saskatchewan is shown in this handout image provided by Société historique de Saint-Boniface. (Courtesy/HO-Société historique de Saint-Boniface)

First Nation says 751 unmarked graves found at Saskatchewan residential school site

The Cowessess First Nation says ground-penetrating radar recently discovered the graves at the Marieval Indian Residential School

A 1956 photograph of the parish church in Marieval, Saskatchewan is shown in this handout image provided by Société historique de Saint-Boniface. (Courtesy/HO-Société historique de Saint-Boniface)