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'Hurt is still alive:' Ontario community shocked after 'plausible burials' uncovered

'Hurt is still alive:' Ontario community shocked after 'plausible burials' uncovered

The discovery of 171 "plausible burials" at a former residential school in northern Ontario has retraumatized the First Nation that announced the finding, its chief said, with efforts underway to ensure residents have the mental health support they n
Ottawa spends additional $80M on Inuvik airport upgrades

Ottawa spends additional $80M on Inuvik airport upgrades

INUVIK, N.W.T. — The federal government is increasing its funding contribution for upgrades to an airport in the Northwest Territories by $80 million. It has now spent $230 million to extend and modernize the runway at Inuvik's airport.
Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to get an Indigenous name

Ottawa's Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to get an Indigenous name

OTTAWA — An Ottawa thoroughfare currently named after Canada's first prime minister is expected to receive a new Indigenous name later this year, the National Capital Commission said Thursday.
Canada to repatriate six women, 13 children from Syrian detention, lawyer says

Canada to repatriate six women, 13 children from Syrian detention, lawyer says

OTTAWA — A lawyer for six Canadian women and 13 children being held in Syrian camps says the federal government has agreed to help bring them home.
Military shrinking footprint in Middle East to free up troops for other missions

Military shrinking footprint in Middle East to free up troops for other missions

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces is shrinking its footprint in Iraq and the Middle East to free up troops for deployment to Europe and elsewhere, as a personnel shortage and growing demands at home and abroad test the military's limits.
Federal government should direct RCMP to end use controversial neck hold: NDP leader

Federal government should direct RCMP to end use controversial neck hold: NDP leader

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino should push back against the RCMP continuing to use a controversial neck hold.
How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools

How ground-penetrating radar is used to find unmarked graves at residential schools

OTTAWA — Ground-penetrating radar is the technology behind the discoveries of what are believed to be unmarked burial sites on the grounds of former residential schools, by providing communities with the first glimpses of physical evidence of possibl
Identification of Quebec propane blast victims means mourning can begin: mayor

Identification of Quebec propane blast victims means mourning can begin: mayor

MONTREAL — The mayor of a Quebec town where a propane explosion left three people dead last week says the identification of the victims Thursday will allow people to begin mourning.
One year after death of Indian migrants at border, U.S. still sees illegal crossings

One year after death of Indian migrants at border, U.S. still sees illegal crossings

A year after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to walk to the United States from Manitoba, the agency tasked with patrolling the border says others have not been deterred from attempting the same treacherous journey. U.S.
In The News for Jan. 19: Are discount airlines straining Canada's pilot supply?

In The News for Jan. 19: Are discount airlines straining Canada's pilot supply?

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 Jan. 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ...