Calgary man’s body identified after grass fire near Tsuut’ina Nation
A homicide victim from Calgary has been identified after his body was found in a grass fire near the Tsuut'ina First Nation earlier this month.
Crime
Apr 9
Canada is evacuating ‘most vulnerable’ citizens from Haiti: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada has airlifted 18 Canadians out of Haiti, as assisted departures began from the Caribbean nation on Monday.
Canada
Mar 25
RCMP investigate discovery of human remains near Tsuut’ina Nation
RCMP are investigating the discovery of human remains in Rocky View County near Tsuut’ina Nation.
Crime
Apr 4
30 years after Rwanda genocide, cautious optimism history won’t repeat: Dallaire
Romeo Dallaires says he remains concerned about the continued presence of the genocide's perpetrators and masterminds in Africa and around the world — including in Canada.
Politics
Apr 7
Haiti sets up transitional council to choose next PM in bid to quell crisis
The formation of the council was expected to soon trigger the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, but a new provision said he would step down when a new premier is chosen.
World
Apr 12
Canadian military aiding embassy in Haiti includes elite unit: sources
Global Affairs says military members are currently working with the Canadian embassy in Haiti to assist with "contingency planning" as violence in the country escalates.
Canada
Mar 22
Canada attending emergency meeting on Haiti amid gang violence
Canada is sending an official to attend an emergency meeting in Jamaica, following an invite from Caribbean leaders who want to discuss escalating gang violence in Haiti.
Canada
Mar 11
Canada UN ambassador to attend emergency meeting about crisis in Haiti
Unrelenting gang attacks have paralyzed Haiti for more than a week and left it with dwindling supplies of basic goods.
Canada
Mar 10
The West Block Transcript – Episode 27, Season 13
The fight to lead Haiti is now in the streets. With the president stepping down, it’s feared one massive gang could soon be effectively running the country.
Politics
Mar 17
U.S. says it will provide support for Israel’s defense in Iran drone attack
Israel has been on heightened alert since an airstrike last week killed two Iranian generals in Syria.
World
Apr 13
In Haiti, how gangs working together are adding to the ‘uncertainty’
Canada's ambassador to Haiti says the willingness of gangs in the Caribbean country to work together and coordinate is adding to the 'uncertainty' of the current crisis.
Canada
Mar 17
Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat
The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
World
Apr 9
‘Catastrophic’: Quebecers worry about family amid crisis in Caribbean country
Members of Quebec's Haitian community are worried as violence in Haiti has escalated in recent weeks. Some fear the country could be on the verge of collapse.
World
Mar 11
Canadians in Haiti warned to shelter in place as gang violence continues
Canadians are advised to stock up on essentials and shelter in place, or if they cannot to limit their movements as Haiti sees escalating gang violence.
Canada
Mar 11
Albertans who found their way back from Haiti amid gang violence call crisis worst ‘ever seen’
Earlier this month, a state of emergency and curfews were extended in Haiti.
World
Mar 29
Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks
The class action includes everyone in Quebec who was diagnosed with opioid use disorder after being prescribed opioid medications between 1996 and the present.
Health
Apr 16
Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China
Biden said U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.
U.S. News
Apr 11
G7 countries pushing for Iran sanctions over attack on Israel
Germany, a staunch ally of Israel, has been among the chorus of European and U.S. leaders urging Israel to de-escalate tensions and not retaliate for Tehran’s attack.
World
Apr 17
As Haiti rocked by chaos, what you need to know about the last 48 hours
Haiti's unelected prime minister, Ariel Henry, will step down once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed, he said on Monday.
World
Mar 12
Mike Pence says he won’t endorse Trump for 2024 election
The decision makes Pence the latest in a series of senior Trump administration officials who have declined to endorse their former boss's bid to return to the Oval Office.
U.S. News
Mar 15