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Terrorism in Canada: A timeline of plots, attacks, and allegations

Terrorism in Canada: A timeline of plots, attacks, and allegations

Four members of a Muslim family are dead and one child is in hospital after a hit-and-run in London, Ont. Sunday, in what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called an act of terrorism.
Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta

Exploding device at gender reveal party leads to wildfire in northern Alberta

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A $600 fine has been issued after a gender reveal party led to a wildfire in Alberta. Travis Fairweather, a wildfire information officer, says the party was taking place about 10 kilometres west of Fort McMurray on May 31.
Trudeau mum on calls to abandon appeals of compensation for First Nations kids

Trudeau mum on calls to abandon appeals of compensation for First Nations kids

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is sidestepping questions about whether he will adhere to a unanimous motion passed in the House of Commons calling on the federal government to drop its legal battles against a pair of rulings involving First N
London assault that killed four Muslim family members a 'terrorist attack': Trudeau

London assault that killed four Muslim family members a 'terrorist attack': Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the attack in London, Ont., that killed four members of a Muslim family and left one child in hospital was an act of terrorism.
Federal ministers outline principles of $647M fund to protect Pacific salmon

Federal ministers outline principles of $647M fund to protect Pacific salmon

OTTAWA — Record federal spending to try to save the Pacific salmon population marks the beginning of a new chapter that will give the species a fighting chance at survival, Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan says.
Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work

Despite economic reopening, students still worry about lack of summer work

OTTAWA — Brandon Rheal Amyot was sweating while perusing summer job opportunities in February, realizing that opportunities weren't abundant.
A look at some recent attacks on Muslims in Canada

A look at some recent attacks on Muslims in Canada

Four members of a Muslim family were killed and a child was seriously injured after police say a man intentionally drove a truck into them while they were out for a walk Sunday evening. Police say he targeted them because of their faith.
Manitobans fully immunized against COVID-19 will be exempt from self-isolation rule

Manitobans fully immunized against COVID-19 will be exempt from self-isolation rule

WINNIPEG — Manitobans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are being offered a new provincial government card that will allow them to travel within Canada without being subject to the province's mandatory 14-day self-isolation period upon their
MP who exposed himself seeking help for stress and time management

MP who exposed himself seeking help for stress and time management

OTTAWA — A Liberal MP is pursuing a "wellness program" after twice exposing himself during virtual proceedings in the House of Commons.
'You didn't get the best of me': Residential school survivor gets honorary doctorate

'You didn't get the best of me': Residential school survivor gets honorary doctorate

CALGARY — Clarence Wolfleg remembers the day his mother took him to school. It was 1956 and for the next 5 1/2 years he attended the Old Sun Residential School outside Gleichen in southern Alberta.