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Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs

Lawyers looking for thousands of families owed money by Veterans Affairs

The government reached a settlement in January that is worth up to $817 million.
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First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast

First Nations, Ottawa, B.C., announce $335M for protection off Great Bear coast

VANCOUVER — A new financing initiative for 17 First Nations in British Columbia is set to expand protection for marine ecosystems off the coast of the Great Bear Rainforest.
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Canada is a force in AI research. So why can't we commercialize it?

Canada is a force in AI research. So why can't we commercialize it?

OTTAWA — It has impressive research bench strength. It has billions of federal dollars for the taking. It's kind of a nice place to live.
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Centuries of stories, from some of Canada's centenarians

Centuries of stories, from some of Canada's centenarians

The Canadian Press has spent the past month interviewing some of Canada's more than 11,000 centenarians and their families. These are some of their stories.
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She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?

She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?

Angeline Charlebois keeps a busy schedule. The 105-year-old Levack, Ont., woman spends Tuesday afternoons in town playing cards with her friends at the golden age club, often bringing home-baked treats to share with her friends.
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In the news today: Was the Toronto byelection swayed by views on antisemitism?

In the news today: Was the Toronto byelection swayed by views on antisemitism?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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'I hear your concerns': Trudeau reflects on devastating byelection loss

'I hear your concerns': Trudeau reflects on devastating byelection loss

OTTAWA — After losing a Toronto-area riding the Liberals have held for more than three decades, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he heard the "concerns and frustrations" of voters.
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Lytton, B.C., rebuild continues three years after wildfire destroyed most of town

Lytton, B.C., rebuild continues three years after wildfire destroyed most of town

LYTTON, B.C. — Three years after a wildfire destroyed much of the British Columbia village of Lytton, the tiny Fraser Canyon community is still struggling to get back on its feet.
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Poilievre to attend AFN annual general assembly for first time as Conservative leader

Poilievre to attend AFN annual general assembly for first time as Conservative leader

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is set to attend the Assembly of First Nations' upcoming annual general assembly for the first time since he took the party helm.
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AFN national chief says child welfare funding to top $20B as chiefs raise concerns

AFN national chief says child welfare funding to top $20B as chiefs raise concerns

OTTAWA — The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the organization is about to finalize a deal with Ottawa on child welfare reforms that will top the $20 billion promised as part of a landmark settlement.
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