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Famous orca mother carrying body of another dead calf in act of grief: researchers

Famous orca mother carrying body of another dead calf in act of grief: researchers

A mother killer whale who famously pushed the body of her dead newborn for 17 days in 2018 has lost another calf, and researchers say she is again carrying the body in an apparent act of grief.
Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not running in next election

Former Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not running in next election

OTTAWA — Marco Mendicino, a former high-ranking cabinet minister in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government, is the latest Liberal to say he will not run in the next federal election.
'We did everything we could do': Quebecer dead in Utah avalanche loved nature

'We did everything we could do': Quebecer dead in Utah avalanche loved nature

MONTREAL — A Quebec man killed in an avalanche in the state of Utah over the weekend is being remembered as a nature lover and adventure seeker who will be sorely missed.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study

When it comes to the geographic distribution of severe wildfire, research scientist Xianli Want says the findings suggest Canada's record-breaking 2023 season was not an aberration, but a "glimpse into the future."
'We had so many hopes': Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada

'We had so many hopes': Syrian refugee family reflects on nearly a decade in Canada

When asked about her life in Syria a decade ago, Amani Shamseddin struggles to find the words. Sitting on the couch in her Edmonton home as her children clamour for her attention, she pauses to think.
China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

China slams Canada human-rights criticism as 'hypocritical farce of double standards'

OTTAWA — China is accusing Canada of hypocrisy for criticizing Beijing's human-rights record, pointing to issues faced by Indigenous Peoples.
Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition

Hardy Canadians take the plunge in icy New Year's Day tradition

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter hundreds of brave souls from jumping into Lake Ontario in a New Year's Day tradition. Some 750 people took part in the Courage Polar Bear Dip in Oakville., Ont.
Operation delayed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

Operation delayed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

MONTREAL — An operation to off-load thousands of tonnes of corn from a ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal has been postponed to the weekend.
Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

Possible scenarios that could play out in Ottawa as the Liberal government teeters

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to be reflecting on his future over the holidays after the resignation of his top cabinet minister, Chrystia Freeland, in mid-December.
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world.