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The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

The Latest: Justin Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose new leader

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media this morning from his residence in Ottawa to announce that he will step down as Liberal leader once his party selects a replacement.
Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

Some quotes on Justin Trudeau's decision to step down

OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau announced Monday he will step down as prime minister and Liberal leader once the party chooses his successor.
Nova Scotia paper mill to be powered by wind farm with financing from federal agency

Nova Scotia paper mill to be powered by wind farm with financing from federal agency

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton paper mill says a federal investment in 24 new wind turbines completes the financing of a project that will secure its future electricity needs. The Canada Infrastructure Bank has announced it will provide $224.
'It's beautiful to see': Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library

'It's beautiful to see': Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library

REGINA — It's not uncommon for Claire Tuckanow to hear a sewing machine whirring in the background while she works inside Regina's mâmawêyatitân centre.
'Twisted and sexy': CBC's new comedy 'North of North' redefines Inuit women's stories

'Twisted and sexy': CBC's new comedy 'North of North' redefines Inuit women's stories

In developing “North of North,” a new Inuk comedy co-produced by Netflix and CBC in partnership with APTN, the creators made one thing clear: it had to be “a horny show.
China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

OTTAWA — China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing's human-rights record, pointing to issues faced by Indigenous Peoples.
Winnipeg homicide victim was from northern Indigenous community: police

Winnipeg homicide victim was from northern Indigenous community: police

WINNIPEG — Police in Winnipeg have identified the city's most recent homicide victim. Byron Frederick Moose, a member of South Indian Lake in northern Manitoba, was found early Friday. Police say he had wounds consistent with an assault.
Olympic Games in 2026 on the horizon for world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt

Olympic Games in 2026 on the horizon for world champion ski jumper Alex Loutitt

The words "why not me" are tattooed on the back of Alexandria Loutitt's hand between her thumb and wrist. That motto has served her well.
New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

New Canadians, non-traditional demographics boost minor hockey uptake in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Participation in hockey in British Columbia was struggling in 2021 — the pandemic had dealt a heavy blow to player registrations, and numbers had already been flagging before COVID-19 arrived.
What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?

What is the Native American Church and why is peyote sacred to members?

The Native American Church is considered the most widespread religious movement among the Indigenous people of North America. It holds sacred the peyote cactus , which grows naturally only in some parts of southern Texas and northern Mexico.