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Oilsands emissions could be underestimated by current measuring methods, study says

Oilsands emissions could be underestimated by current measuring methods, study says

New federal research suggests greenhouse gas emissions from the Alberta oilsands may be significantly underestimated, adding to a growing pile of studies that say our understanding of what is going into the atmosphere is incomplete.
Program helping people to reconnect with traditional skills in Yellowknife

Program helping people to reconnect with traditional skills in Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — By the shore of the still-frozen Yellowknife River, more than a dozen people gather to prepare fish for cooking over a crackling fire.
Canada suspends Sudan consular services as diplomats evacuated

Canada suspends Sudan consular services as diplomats evacuated

OTTAWA — Canada suspended consular services in Sudan on Sunday amid reports of allied countries evacuating Canadian diplomats and as armed conflict escalated in the East-African country.
Public-service strike: Union stepping up picketing efforts starting Monday

Public-service strike: Union stepping up picketing efforts starting Monday

Picket lines have so far largely been confined to government buildings, constituency offices and landmarks such as Parliament Hill.
Group calls on Canada to create sponsor program for family fleeing war-torn Sudan

Group calls on Canada to create sponsor program for family fleeing war-torn Sudan

"Whatever you get, you just take it," Mohamed said. "But thank God, safely I made it."
First months on throne show King Charles wants to engage, but Canadians skeptical

First months on throne show King Charles wants to engage, but Canadians skeptical

Canadians, however, appear to be unmoved by the new monarch's efforts — if they've noticed them at all. 
RCMP sifting 'fairly large volume' of information in Ukraine war crimes probe

RCMP sifting 'fairly large volume' of information in Ukraine war crimes probe

OTTAWA — RCMP Cpl. Kate Walaszczyk honed her policing skills as a homicide investigator, painstakingly reconstructing crime scenes and gathering evidence.
South Africa envoy says Canada's lack of dialogue on Ukraine peace talks 'shocking'

South Africa envoy says Canada's lack of dialogue on Ukraine peace talks 'shocking'

OTTAWA — South Africa's envoy to Ottawa is urging Canada to help broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, arguing that sending arms to Kyiv will only prolong a dangerous conflict that is aggravating hunger in developing countries.
Public-service strike: Union 'fed up' with pace of talks but Ottawa blames union

Public-service strike: Union 'fed up' with pace of talks but Ottawa blames union

OTTAWA — Talks between the federal government and the union representing 155,000 striking public servants appeared mired in communication issues on Saturday as both sides accused the other of obstructing negotiations
Two still in critical condition after plane crashes into house southwest of Montreal

Two still in critical condition after plane crashes into house southwest of Montreal

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say two people are in critical condition after a small plane crashed into a home southwest of Montreal on Friday night. The small plane crashed into a private residence in St-Remi around 7:30 p.m.