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Feds looked to international missing persons commission for help on unmarked graves

Feds looked to international missing persons commission for help on unmarked graves

The Canadian government approached an international commission that helped identify the remains of those killed during 9/11 and the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster to potentially aid its response to the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools.
Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

Mom of last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan named Silver Cross Mother

Byron Greff was the last of 158 Canadian soldiers killed in the war in Afghanistan
Ships sail from Ukraine despite Russia suspending grain deal

Ships sail from Ukraine despite Russia suspending grain deal

Russia cited allegations of a Ukrainian drone attack against its Black Sea fleet
Shanghai Disney guests kept in closed park for virus testing

Shanghai Disney guests kept in closed park for virus testing

Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were temporarily blocked from leaving as part of virus testing that extended to more than 400,000 people, the city government announced Tuesday.
‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

“Freedom Convoy” organizers are expected to testify at the public inquiry into the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act starting today.
Santa Claus isn’t coming to town, Vancouver parade cancelled for third year

Santa Claus isn’t coming to town, Vancouver parade cancelled for third year

Lack of sponsorship shelves this year’s event after two years of COVID cancellations
North Korea warns US of ‘powerful’ response to allied drills

North Korea warns US of ‘powerful’ response to allied drills

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry criticized the United States for expanding joint military exercises with South Korea that it claims are practice for a potential invasion, and it warned Tuesday of “more powerful follow-up measures” in response.
Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Communications sign 10-year broadcast rights deal

Vancouver Canucks, Rogers Communications sign 10-year broadcast rights deal

Sportsnet will continue to broadcast Canucks games on radio and TV
Saskatchewan premier apologizes after killer invited to throne speech

Saskatchewan premier apologizes after killer invited to throne speech

Moe’s statement comes after originally refusing to apologize, saying he didn’t extend the invitation
Delegation returns from Haiti amid high expectations for Canadian leadership

Delegation returns from Haiti amid high expectations for Canadian leadership

Government weighing potential military mission to assist beleaguered Caribbean nation