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'Reconciliation was possible:' Indigenous priest reconciles faith with identity

'Reconciliation was possible:' Indigenous priest reconciles faith with identity

Cristino Bouvette’s mind often goes to his grandmother when he thinks about reconciliation: her strength, her empathy and her ability to forgive. He is a Roman Catholic priest and his kokum, Amelia Mae Bouvette, was a residential school survivor.
Two of Alberta Premier's caucus members urge him to quit to renew party

Two of Alberta Premier's caucus members urge him to quit to renew party

EDMONTON — Two of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s backbenchers have broken ranks, calling the United Conservative Party’s revamped leadership review a sham and saying it’s time for Premier Jason Kenney to resign.
Trudeau meets with NATO, reconciling faith with identity: In The News for March 24

Trudeau meets with NATO, reconciling faith with identity: In The News for March 24

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 March 24 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Legacy and language around masks will be debated long after pandemic recedes: experts

Legacy and language around masks will be debated long after pandemic recedes: experts

VANCOUVER — First, we didn't have enough masks to protect us against COVID-19, then we all needed to wear them. Then we didn't, then we did again. There were fights, criminal charges and protests over them. And now most mandates are lifting.
Backbench Tory MP running for leadership says he knows his political reality

Backbench Tory MP running for leadership says he knows his political reality

OTTAWA — A backbench member of Parliament who entered the Conservative leadership race on a promise to trigger an inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic says he's aware of the "political realities" he faces.
NDP, Liberals upbeat about new deal as some warn of pitfalls for the 'junior partner'

NDP, Liberals upbeat about new deal as some warn of pitfalls for the 'junior partner'

OTTAWA — NDP and Liberal MPs were generally upbeat about the idea of working together as the dust began to settle following the unexpected announcement that their party leaders had reached a deal to keep the Liberal government going for another three
Gym-goers, sports fans, smokers face more taxes in Saskatchewan budget

Gym-goers, sports fans, smokers face more taxes in Saskatchewan budget

REGINA — Working out or going to a professional football game could cost more this fall with proposed new taxes outlined in Saskatchewan's budget.
Trudeau calls on European leaders to unite, aid Ukraine and further sanction Russia

Trudeau calls on European leaders to unite, aid Ukraine and further sanction Russia

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a plea to European leaders to come together as democracies in the face of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and tackle growing uncertainties citizens have about the future.
90 scientists ask feds to protect carbon-rich old forests in upcoming climate plan

90 scientists ask feds to protect carbon-rich old forests in upcoming climate plan

Days before the federal government is expected to explain how it will meet greenhouse gas targets, 90 prominent scientists have written a letter urging it to ensure that old-growth forests are a big part of that plan.
Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine

Canadian troops ordered to stay away as foreign fighters flock to Ukraine

OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have been banned from joining the thousands of foreigners who have flocked to Ukraine in recent weeks to help fight Russia’s invasion. Vice-chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen.