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Former The Bay store in downtown Winnipeg to be given to Indigenous group

Former The Bay store in downtown Winnipeg to be given to Indigenous group

WINNIPEG — One of the landmark stores formerly run by the Hudson's Bay Co. is about to undergo a major transformation in the name of reconciliation with Indigenous people.
Russian sanctions target Canadian premiers, journalists, military, political staff

Russian sanctions target Canadian premiers, journalists, military, political staff

OTTAWA — Russia targeted 61 Canadians — from politicians to journalists — with fresh sanctions on Thursday over Canada's actions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine.
B.C. police probe whether arson attack on home of Ukrainian pastor was a hate crime

B.C. police probe whether arson attack on home of Ukrainian pastor was a hate crime

VICTORIA — The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has called on police in Victoria to investigate an arson attack on the home of a religious leader as a hate crime.
B.C. prioritizing negotiation over litigation for Indigenous rights

B.C. prioritizing negotiation over litigation for Indigenous rights

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is working to resolve legal disputes with First Nations outside of the courtroom to avoid "deepening divisions," Attorney General David Eby said.
Inuit group, federal government endorse new policy to guide Inuit-Crown relations

Inuit group, federal government endorse new policy to guide Inuit-Crown relations

OTTAWA — Inuit leaders have endorsed what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described as a potentially transformative policy for people in the North.
Trudeau says Canada 'very supportive' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO alliance

Trudeau says Canada 'very supportive' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO alliance

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is "very supportive" of Sweden and Finland joining NATO.
Trudeau says Canada 'very supportive' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO alliance

Trudeau says Canada 'very supportive' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO alliance

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is "very supportive" of Sweden and Finland joining NATO.
Military officer retires, heads to Ukraine amid sex misconduct investigation

Military officer retires, heads to Ukraine amid sex misconduct investigation

OTTAWA — A senior leader in the Canadian Armed Forces has retired and travelled to Ukraine to help defend the country from Russia’s invasion while still under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.
Electric vehicle popularity grows in 2021 but still not on track for federal targets

Electric vehicle popularity grows in 2021 but still not on track for federal targets

OTTAWA — Electric vehicle sales grew almost 60 per cent last year but they need to pick up the pace even more to hit the new federal sales mandates expected by the end of this year.
House of Commons set to welcome back public, lift COVID-19 ban on visitors

House of Commons set to welcome back public, lift COVID-19 ban on visitors

OTTAWA — The House of Commons will next week lift a ban on public visits, introduced more than two years ago to stem the spread of COVID-19.