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Yukon celebrates 50th anniversary of watershed self-governance meeting

Yukon celebrates 50th anniversary of watershed self-governance meeting

WHITEHORSE — For Peter Johnston, grand chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations, the history of the territory's modern self-government agreements runs in his blood. On Feb.
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Billy Two Rivers, retired Mohawk wrestler and politician, dies at 87

Billy Two Rivers, retired Mohawk wrestler and politician, dies at 87

MONTREAL — Billy Two Rivers, a celebrated Mohawk professional wrestler who became a prominent politician and Indigenous rights advocate, has died at 87.
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Former Quebec immigration minister Nadine Girault dies at age 63

Former Quebec immigration minister Nadine Girault dies at age 63

QUEBEC — Former Quebec cabinet minister Nadine Girault has died at the age of 63. Premier François Legault confirmed her death on social media, paying tribute to a "passionate, determined and endearing woman.
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In The News for Feb. 13 : Just what are these "objects" flying above North America?

In The News for Feb. 13 : Just what are these "objects" flying above North America?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 13 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Personnel shortage challenging Air Force's plan to introduce F-35, other equipment

Personnel shortage challenging Air Force's plan to introduce F-35, other equipment

OTTAWA — A model F-35 sits in a place of prominence on the corner of Lt.-Gen. Eric Kenny's desk. The miniature grey aircraft is propped in the air by a plastic stand as if it is flying, and Royal Canadian Air Force markings are visible on its wings.
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U.S. military shoots down fourth flying object, this time over Lake Huron

U.S. military shoots down fourth flying object, this time over Lake Huron

OTTAWA — The U.S. military shot down a fourth high-altitude object in just over a week on Sunday, this time closer to heavily populated areas in southern Ontario and the U.S. East Coast.
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Who could replace John Tory as mayor of Toronto? A look at five potential candidates

Who could replace John Tory as mayor of Toronto? A look at five potential candidates

TORONTO — Now that Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced plans to step down from the role after admitting to having an affair with a former member of his staff, all eyes have turned to the now looming race to replace him.
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Turkish Canadian Society calls for faster deployment of rescue crews after disasters

Turkish Canadian Society calls for faster deployment of rescue crews after disasters

VANCOUVER — The Turkish Canadian Society is calling for a change in the way Canada deploys rescue crews to international disasters after only one team deployed to Turkey after last week's earthquake.
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Owl rescued from Prince Edward Island field to be taken to Nova Scotia for treatment

Owl rescued from Prince Edward Island field to be taken to Nova Scotia for treatment

As darkness descended and temperatures plunged in a Prince Edward Island field, Dennis MacKenzie tried to coax a scared, injured barred owl down from a spruce tree. He had no plans to visit the field in Crapaud, P.E.I.
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John Tory's affair, resignation blow up Toronto mayor's legacy as dull, stable leader

John Tory's affair, resignation blow up Toronto mayor's legacy as dull, stable leader

TORONTO — John Tory's recently disclosed affair with a former staffer and resulting resignation as mayor of Toronto have brought a blowout ending to the straight-laced, button down moderate conservative's otherwise uneventful tenure in the city's top
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