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Fire destroys Catholic church north of Edmonton, town cancels Canada Day festivities

Fire destroys Catholic church north of Edmonton, town cancels Canada Day festivities

MORINVILLE, Alta. — Alberta's premier is condemning what he calls "arson attacks at Christian churches" after a historic parish was destroyed in a fire that prompted a small town to cancel its Canada Day celebrations.
Yukon asks for federal help as territory battles widespread transmission of COVID-19

Yukon asks for federal help as territory battles widespread transmission of COVID-19

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's chief public health officer paused and fought back tears as he urged residents to follow COVID-19 public health orders to help fight widespread community transmission that has pushed hospitals to their limits. Dr.
Allowing navy commander to keep job after Vance golf game is disturbing: Freeland

Allowing navy commander to keep job after Vance golf game is disturbing: Freeland

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she is "disturbed" by the military's decision to let the commander of the Royal Canadian Navy keep his job after golfing with the former chief of the defence staff under military police investigat
'No guarantees' of papal apology for residential schools after Vatican trip: AFN

'No guarantees' of papal apology for residential schools after Vatican trip: AFN

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde says there are no guarantees an Indigenous delegation travelling to the Vatican will lead to Pope Francis apologizing in Canada for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools —
Peace Tower flag lowered on Canada Day to honour Indigenous children: Trudeau

Peace Tower flag lowered on Canada Day to honour Indigenous children: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he asked that the national flag on the Peace Tower remain at half-mast for Canada Day to honour the Indigenous children who died in residential schools.
Toronto man now charged with murder, attempted murder in poisoning of two children

Toronto man now charged with murder, attempted murder in poisoning of two children

A Toronto man has now been charged with first-degree murder in the fatal poisoning of a three-year-old child.
Last known Hells Angels bunker in Quebec demolished after long legal saga

Last known Hells Angels bunker in Quebec demolished after long legal saga

SHERBROOKE, Que. — The Crown prosecutor's office in Quebec says the last known Hells Angels bunker in the province has been demolished. A spokeswoman confirmed the notorious red-roofed landmark was torn down today in Sherbrooke, Que.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada on Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times eastern): 3:50 p.m. Saskatchewan is reporting 31 new cases of COVID-19 today, and no new deaths. Sixty more people have recovered, leaving the province with 435 active cases.
'Never meant to hurt this lady': Man apologizes for woman's death in Edmonton hotel

'Never meant to hurt this lady': Man apologizes for woman's death in Edmonton hotel

EDMONTON — An Ontario truck driver held his face and cried as he apologized to his family and the family of a woman he killed in an Edmonton hotel room.
Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says

Economic aid could be extended beyond the fall if recovery falters, Freeland says

OTTAWA — The country's beleaguered workers and businesses should be able to stand on their own by the fall and no longer need a slew of financial supports come if the economic recovery moves along as expected, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says.