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Quebec marks 10-year anniversary of 2012 fatal election night shooting

Quebec marks 10-year anniversary of 2012 fatal election night shooting

MONTREAL — Ten years after Quebec's election night shooting, society has a duty to guard against violent and hateful speech that threatens democracy, former premier Pauline Marois said Sunday.
Jean Charest: Quick facts about the Conservative leadership candidate

Jean Charest: Quick facts about the Conservative leadership candidate

OTTAWA — Jean Charest has had a long run in Canadian politics.
Plus ça change: Jean Charest tries to repeat history with Conservative leadership bid

Plus ça change: Jean Charest tries to repeat history with Conservative leadership bid

OTTAWA — It's just after 9 a.m. on a Friday morning at Wilfrid's Restaurant in the Château Laurier and guests are helping themselves to a breakfast buffet when Jean Charest takes his seat in the corner of the room.
Families and former patients seek access to federal 'Indian hospital' records

Families and former patients seek access to federal 'Indian hospital' records

OTTAWA — Georgina Martin says she is still searching for answers about the treatment of her mother. Martin was born at the Coqualeetza Indian Hospital in British Columbia after her mother was confined there with tuberculosis.
Fifty years after major Montreal art theft, trail has gone cold and nobody's talking

Fifty years after major Montreal art theft, trail has gone cold and nobody's talking

MONTREAL — Fifty years after what has been described as the biggest art heist in Canadian history, the thieves’ identity remains a mystery, and nobody is keen to talk about it.
B.C. scientists hopeful in fight against mites that puncture and kill honeybees

B.C. scientists hopeful in fight against mites that puncture and kill honeybees

SURREY, B.C. — Chemistry professor Erika Plettner gestures towards beehives surrounded by tall, dry grasses as she explains the multiple pressures facing honeybees worldwide.
Quebec election: Once a major force, Parti Québécois risks finishing with one seat

Quebec election: Once a major force, Parti Québécois risks finishing with one seat

MONTREAL — As Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon launched his party's election campaign, he described his candidates as a "Cinderella team" that would go further than people expect.
Lotto 649 winning numbers for Sept. 3, 2022

Lotto 649 winning numbers for Sept. 3, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $6 million: 05, 08, 13, 21, 22 & 46.
Canadian astronaut Saint-Jacques says Artemis 1 delay right call; next try weeks away

Canadian astronaut Saint-Jacques says Artemis 1 delay right call; next try weeks away

MONTREAL — NASA's decision to scrub the launch of its new moon rocket is disappointing but necessary due to another leak found ahead of the planned test flight, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques said Saturday.
Green candidates introduce themselves at launch of 'amazing' leadership contest

Green candidates introduce themselves at launch of 'amazing' leadership contest

OTTAWA — The six candidates vying for leadership of the federal Greens pledged to bring new life to the party following a dark period of policy disputes and personality clashes that culminated in last year's resignation of former leader Annamie Paul.
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