Search for unmarked graves to resume at former residential school in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX — A survivor of the largest residential school in the Maritimes says the search will continue for unmarked graves at the sprawling rural site north of Halifax. Dorene Bernard, a Mi'kmaq elder, confirmed Tuesday that ground-penetrating radar was...
Apology issued after removal of memorial for Kamloops residential school victims
VICTORIA — An apology has been issued after a memorial honouring the young victims of the Kamloops Indian Residential School was removed from the steps of the British Columbia legislature just hours after it was set up. A message on the
All-military ticket draws attention before Mexico elections
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A group of retired military personnel have created an all-military ticket to contend in Sunday’s elections for a host of public offices in a populous Mexico City suburb.
Bombs in Afghan capital Kabul kill at least 10, wound 12
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Three bombs rattled the Afghan capital Kabul late Tuesday killing at least 10 people and plunging the city into darkness, an Afghan government spokesman said.
West Virginia governor liable for $700M coal company loan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice confirmed on Tuesday that he is personally liable for $700 million in loans taken by his coal companies from a lender in the United Kingdom that went bankrupt.
Discovery of Indigenous children’s bodies reminder of Canada’s genocide: experts
OTTAWA — The discovery of 215 children's remains in an unmarked burial site in British Columbia has revived discussion about the residential school system, which international law experts say was a genocide against Indigenous Peoples. Ryerson Universi...
Budget plan includes money for 500-mile Alaska hiking trail
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A proposed 500-mile (804 kilometer) hiking trail from south-central Alaska to Fairbanks aimed at drawing more adventurers to the state has garnered support from the governor, tourism officials and others, and it could get a fundin...
‘Disappointed’: Justice minister wants modified Lethbridge police improvement plan
EDMONTON — Alberta's justice minister says he's disappointed with what he calls substantive deficiencies in a plan from the Lethbridge Police Service to fix problems that led to a warning that the force could be disbanded. Police Chief Shahin Mehdizade...
US extends deadline letting Chevron stay in Venezuela
MIAMI (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday gave Chevron Corp. and several other American companies six more months to continue operating in Venezuela.
Ontario spending $31 million more for children and youth mental health services
TORONTO — Ontario is putting another $31 million toward mental health services for children and youth. The aim is to provide targeted supports for mental health and addictions treatment services for young people and their families. Health Minister Chri...