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The Burden: The toll of veterans' injuries on families and caregivers

The Burden: The toll of veterans' injuries on families and caregivers

OTTAWA — Christine Shepherd has been explaining her ongoing fight with Veterans Affairs Canada for about 20 minutes when her voice breaks and the tears start to flow.
Valérie Plante re-elected mayor of Montreal, beats Denis Coderre for second time

Valérie Plante re-elected mayor of Montreal, beats Denis Coderre for second time

MONTREAL — Valérie Plante was re-elected mayor of Montreal on Sunday, beating rival Denis Coderre for the second time in a row. Plante had captured more than 52 per cent of the votes as of 11:30 p.m., when 88 per cent of polls were reporting.
Flags fly at full-mast on federal buildings once again -- but not for long

Flags fly at full-mast on federal buildings once again -- but not for long

OTTAWA — Flags on federal buildings are flying at full-mast for the first time since the end of May. The flags were hoisted at sunset Sunday so they could be lowered again at sunrise on Monday for Indigenous Veterans Day.
Canada keeping only essential staff in Ethiopia as security deteriorates

Canada keeping only essential staff in Ethiopia as security deteriorates

OTTAWA — Worsening security in Ethiopia has prompted Canada to withdraw family members of diplomats and non-essential staff from the country.
Man in Nunavut dead after Manitoba RCMP respond to shooting in Rankin Inlet

Man in Nunavut dead after Manitoba RCMP respond to shooting in Rankin Inlet

RANKIN INLET, Nunavut — Nunavut RCMP say a 22-year-old man in Rankin Inlet is dead after what they describe as a shooting incident involving Mounties from outside the territory.
The Streets: Ottawa faces calls to step up on veteran homelessness

The Streets: Ottawa faces calls to step up on veteran homelessness

OTTAWA — Dan Campbell and Benjamin Van Eck were fast friends while serving in 2 Royal Canadian Horse Artillery.
All lanes open Monday at Canada-U.S. land border, but PCR test still a drag on travel

All lanes open Monday at Canada-U.S. land border, but PCR test still a drag on travel

WASHINGTON — The southbound lanes on the road to North America’s post-pandemic recovery will finally reopen Monday as the United States ends nearly 20 months of controversial COVID-19 exile and allows fully vaccinated travellers to cross the Canada-U
A look at the challenging task of Counting Canada's homeless veterans

A look at the challenging task of Counting Canada's homeless veterans

Accurate data about the number of homeless veterans in Canada remains elusive, but various studies have been conducted in recent years to try to get a handle on the situation. One report from Employment and Social Development Canada says 1.
B.C. professor's Mother Tree research branches out to bestselling book, movie deal

B.C. professor's Mother Tree research branches out to bestselling book, movie deal

A British Columbia forestry professor's unique research and bestselling book mapping how trees are deeply connected communities has gained the attention of Hollywood. Prof. Suzanne Simard of the University of B.C.
No winning ticket for Saturday's $13.8 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $13.8 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $13.8 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the draw's guaranteed $1 million prize was won by a lottery player in Quebec. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Nov.
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