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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser speaks during a news conference Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Ottawa. The federal government says it will make it easier for temporary residents in Canada from Turkey and Syria to extend their stay in the country after a powerful earthquake struck their countries last month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Canada to accept more Syrian, Turkish residents after earthquake

Feds to prioritize processing temporary visas for those impacted by natural disaster

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser speaks during a news conference Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Ottawa. The federal government says it will make it easier for temporary residents in Canada from Turkey and Syria to extend their stay in the country after a powerful earthquake struck their countries last month. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon speaks during a visit to Bernard Constant Community School at James Smith Cree Nation, Sask., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Simon is using her role to help build ties between Indigenous people across the globe — an effort experts say is leveraging a colonial institution to advance reconciliation abroad and bolster centuries of collaboration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon champions Indigenous diplomacy, seeks new ties abroad

Simon has ability to create shared space for international communities rebuilding from colonialism

Governor General of Canada Mary Simon speaks during a visit to Bernard Constant Community School at James Smith Cree Nation, Sask., on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Simon is using her role to help build ties between Indigenous people across the globe — an effort experts say is leveraging a colonial institution to advance reconciliation abroad and bolster centuries of collaboration. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
Scott Thompson, founder of Mad Laboratory Distilling, works to keep grains moving from a hopper as they are fed to a mash tank while steam rises from a still being cleaned at the distillery, in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Mad Lab switched to produce hand sanitizer during the pandemic but is now back to full-time production of alcoholic beverages.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

How did these companies survive the pitfalls of the pandemic pivot?

Many who turned to produce hand sanitizer, PPE in 2020 have struggled to transition back

Scott Thompson, founder of Mad Laboratory Distilling, works to keep grains moving from a hopper as they are fed to a mash tank while steam rises from a still being cleaned at the distillery, in Vancouver, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Mad Lab switched to produce hand sanitizer during the pandemic but is now back to full-time production of alcoholic beverages.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Police investigate the scene where two officers were shot and killed on duty in Edmonton on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

8 officers have been killed since September

Police investigate the scene where two officers were shot and killed on duty in Edmonton on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. vice-president Joe Biden walk down the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, December 9, 2016. Biden will once again sit down with Trudeau in Ottawa beginning Thursday, his first official visit to Canada as U.S. president. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle

Better late than never: Trudeau finally gets a home-turf visit from U.S. president

Russia’s war on Ukraine, China’s dominance of EV technology among expected discussion topics

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. vice-president Joe Biden walk down the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, December 9, 2016. Biden will once again sit down with Trudeau in Ottawa beginning Thursday, his first official visit to Canada as U.S. president. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle
The 10 MW Awasis solar project which opened in November is seen on the Cowessess First Nation in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cowessess First Nation

Indigenous communities leading Canada’s clean energy boom

Communities play a role in almost 20 per cent of Canada’s electricity generating infrastructure

The 10 MW Awasis solar project which opened in November is seen on the Cowessess First Nation in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Cowessess First Nation
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B. on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Spanish company behind a proposal to export liquefied natural gas to Europe through a terminal in Saint John, N.B., says it will not go ahead with the project because the costs are too high. Higgs says he is disappointed by Repsol's decision to drop the project but not completely surprised because he was aware of issues surrounding costs.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Spanish company drops LNG terminal in New Brunswick citing high costs to ship gas

The Spanish company behind a proposal to export liquefied natural gas to…

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs speaks in Fredericton, N.B. on Thursday, February 9, 2023. The Spanish company behind a proposal to export liquefied natural gas to Europe through a terminal in Saint John, N.B., says it will not go ahead with the project because the costs are too high. Higgs says he is disappointed by Repsol's decision to drop the project but not completely surprised because he was aware of issues surrounding costs.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

Police say no warning of violence before teen shot and killed 2 Edmonton officers

Edmonton police say two officers who were shot and killed by a…

Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
The city of Edmonton skyline is shown on Wednesday, Feb.15, 2023. The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years toward the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Edmonton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Federal government announces $80M for critical drug initiative in Alberta

The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years…

The city of Edmonton skyline is shown on Wednesday, Feb.15, 2023. The federal government has announced more than $80 million over five years toward the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative in Edmonton. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline is seen underway in Kamloops, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Indigenous-led prospective buyer ‘not going away’ even as Trans Mountain costs spiral

An Indigenous-led initiative is still pursuing ownership of the Trans Mountain pipeline,…

Construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline is seen underway in Kamloops, B.C., Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Tailings samples are being tested during a tour of Imperial's oil sands research centre in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault wants to set up a new group with the Alberta government and Indigenous communities to monitor and oversee contamination problems in the oilsands. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Ottawa requests joint ‘working group’ on oilsands contamination with Alberta

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault has further spelled out what he wants…

Tailings samples are being tested during a tour of Imperial's oil sands research centre in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault wants to set up a new group with the Alberta government and Indigenous communities to monitor and oversee contamination problems in the oilsands. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki appears as a witness at the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, July 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Internal documents show what RCMP considered ‘lessons learned’ from ‘Freedom Convoy’

After policing the “Freedom Convoy,” the RCMP came away with lessons learned,…

RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki appears as a witness at the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, July 25, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Statistics Canada building and signs are pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many Canadians still struggling with the cost of living, the federal government is facing pressure to deliver more help in the upcoming budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Inflation is easing but Ottawa faces pressure to help those who have fallen behind

Canada’s inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many…

Statistics Canada building and signs are pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Canada's inflation rate likely took another dip last month, but with many Canadians still struggling with the cost of living, the federal government is facing pressure to deliver more help in the upcoming budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
David Johnston looks on during a farewell reception in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Former governor general Johnston says he will have a hand in determining his own mandate as special rapporteur on foreign interference in recent federal elections.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Johnston will finalize own mandate for election interference probe

Former governor general David Johnston says he will have a hand in…

David Johnston looks on during a farewell reception in Ottawa on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. Former governor general Johnston says he will have a hand in determining his own mandate as special rapporteur on foreign interference in recent federal elections.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Deputy RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme appears as a witness at the Public Order Emergency Commission, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Ottawa. Duheme will step into the role as the force's top Mountie until a permanent replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Deputy commissioner Mike Duheme to becomes interim top Mountie as Lucki retires

The federal government says Mike Duheme will be the interim commissioner of…

Deputy RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme appears as a witness at the Public Order Emergency Commission, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Ottawa. Duheme will step into the role as the force's top Mountie until a permanent replacement is found for Brenda Lucki. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

People honouring two slain Edmonton police officers gunned down responding to a call

People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city…

Edmonton Police Const. Travis Jordan, left, and Const. Brett Ryan are seen in a composite image made from two undated handout photos. People in Edmonton and across Canada are paying tribute to two city police officers who were fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan were gunned down early Thursday morning after entering an apartment building. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Edmonton Police Service, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester during the Junos on Monday, March 13, 2023. Casey Hatherly, 37, has appeared in Edmonton court on a charge of mischief.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey

‘Just tell Avril I’m not mad,’ says topless Junos protester after being charged

A woman facing a criminal charge after a topless protest at the…

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester during the Junos on Monday, March 13, 2023. Casey Hatherly, 37, has appeared in Edmonton court on a charge of mischief.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
Hannah Waddingham, a member of the cast of "Ted Lasso," poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

Does ‘Ted Lasso’ end with season 3? What to … believe

Ted Lasso returned Wednesday for its third season and while there are…

Hannah Waddingham, a member of the cast of "Ted Lasso," poses for a portrait at the Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
A Sobeys grocery store is seen in Halifax on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Empire reports $125.7M net earnings as it rebounds from Sobeys cyberattack

Empire Company Ltd. said its net earnings hit $125.7 million in its…

A Sobeys grocery store is seen in Halifax on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and provincial protections for the animals after 17 carcasses were found in rural British Columbia. Wild horse mares walk along an oil and gas roadway on crown land near Sundre, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Researcher calls for more wild horse protections after 17 shot dead in rural B.C.

A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and…

A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and provincial protections for the animals after 17 carcasses were found in rural British Columbia. Wild horse mares walk along an oil and gas roadway on crown land near Sundre, Alta., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh