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Search uncovers 171 'plausible burials' near Ontario residential school

Search uncovers 171 'plausible burials' near Ontario residential school

KENORA, Ont. — Searches for unmarked graves at the site of a former northern Ontario residential school have uncovered 171 “plausible burials," the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation said Tuesday, with other sites still to be investigated.
French protesters call for extradition of retired priest to Canada

French protesters call for extradition of retired priest to Canada

LYON, FRANCE — Activists are calling on France to extradite a retired priest to Canada to face allegations that he sexually abused Inuit children in Nunavut decades ago.
Defence industry worried about Canada's absence from American-British-Australian pact

Defence industry worried about Canada's absence from American-British-Australian pact

OTTAWA — The association representing Canada’s multibillion-dollar defence sector is the latest to sound the alarm over this country’s unexplained absence from a security pact between some of its closest allies: Australia, Britain and the United Stat
Canadian fighting with Ukrainian forces dies in battle: reports

Canadian fighting with Ukrainian forces dies in battle: reports

Global Affairs Canada says it's aware of the death of a Canadian citizen after reports that a young medical student fighting with Ukrainian forces was killed in battle.
Newborn baby is one of three killed in highway crash in B.C.'s Interior

Newborn baby is one of three killed in highway crash in B.C.'s Interior

CASTLEGAR, B.C. — A newborn baby is among three people who died in a highway crash near Castlegar in southeast B.C. on Monday. RCMP Staff Sgt.
Police search for answers at 'vast' Quebec explosion site where three found dead

Police search for answers at 'vast' Quebec explosion site where three found dead

MONTREAL — The investigation into the causes of a fatal blast at a propane company north of Montreal could be long and complex, police said Tuesday after three bodies were found at the site.
Coroner orders inquiry into death of 21-year-man at Montreal jail

Coroner orders inquiry into death of 21-year-man at Montreal jail

MONTREAL — Quebec's head coroner has ordered an inquest into the jail death of a Black man in Montreal following an altercation with correctional staff just before Christmas.
Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

Case of man, woman charged with murder in OPP constable's death put over to February

CAYUGA, ONT. — A man and woman who are facing murder charges in the death of an Ontario Provincial Police constable made a brief appearance in court Tuesday before their case was put over until next month.
Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list

Prime Minister’s Office apologizes for leaving Saskatchewan premier off guest list

OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office has apologized for not informing him about a visit to the province this week.
In The News for Jan. 17: Would the NDP end its deal with the governing Liberals?

In The News for Jan. 17: Would the NDP end its deal with the governing Liberals?

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 Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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