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Soldiers asking for donations to help with housing, food costs: memo to Gen. Eyre

Soldiers asking for donations to help with housing, food costs: memo to Gen. Eyre

In a briefing note sent to the chief of the defence staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, chaplains say more Armed Forces members have been asking for help to make ends meet. 
Quebec delays opening of representative office in Israel amid Hamas attacks

Quebec delays opening of representative office in Israel amid Hamas attacks

QUEBEC — The Quebec government says it will delay the opening of its representative office in Israel amid the unprecedented attacks on the country.
'We want to be able to decide': Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire

'We want to be able to decide': Inside the battle over the Ring of Fire

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, ONT. — On a rock-covered beach in the heart of the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario, Alex Moonias gazes east, then north. All he sees is undisturbed land, water and air.
P.E.I. piping plover numbers see a tiny bump this year from effects of Fiona

P.E.I. piping plover numbers see a tiny bump this year from effects of Fiona

Post-tropical storm Fiona left behind a trail of destruction and crumbling shorelines on Prince Edward Island, but the cataclysmic tempest seems to have been a big help to a tiny bird, the piping plover.
In the news today: Freedom Convoy trial resumes and GM workers launch strike

In the news today: Freedom Convoy trial resumes and GM workers launch strike

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
'Freedom Convoy' trial evidence a Rorschach test for attitudes about protest: expert

'Freedom Convoy' trial evidence a Rorschach test for attitudes about protest: expert

The case hinges on whether Tamara Lich and Chris Barber committed any illegal activity, and whether they used their influence in the protest to encourage others to break the law.
Palestinians gather for rallies in Canada, Trudeau speaks at Jewish community centre

Palestinians gather for rallies in Canada, Trudeau speaks at Jewish community centre

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators spilled onto streets in several Canadian cities on Thanksgiving Day while the prime minister and Opposition leader spoke at a vigil at a Jewish community centre, following a weekend of deadly fighting in the Middle East.
Montreal man among those killed in attack on Israel by Hamas militants, family says

Montreal man among those killed in attack on Israel by Hamas militants, family says

A man from Montreal is believed to be among the victims of an attack by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend, according to his family.
North Vancouver RCMP called to amateur film set featuring actors with replica guns

North Vancouver RCMP called to amateur film set featuring actors with replica guns

VANCOUVER — Police in North Vancouver say they were called to the set of a film shoot over the weekend after receiving a report of a group of men in body armour carrying rifles.
Saskatchewan legislature members prepare for fight over pronouns, Charter rights

Saskatchewan legislature members prepare for fight over pronouns, Charter rights

REGINA — Saskatchewan politicians are heading back to legislature, preparing for a pronoun fight that some political observers say could alter the province's electoral landscape.