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In this image from video provided by Jozen Reodica, law enforcement officers lead children away from the scene of a shooting at The Covenant School, a private Christian school in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday March 27, 2023. (Jozen Reodica via AP)

Nashville school shooter had drawn maps, done surveillance

The suspect in a Nashville school shooting on Monday had drawn a…

Firefighters attend the scene of a house explosion that injured several people, destroyed one home and damaged others in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 27, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

At least 10 injured after explosion destroys Calgary home: fire department

At least 10 people were seriously injured Monday after an explosion destroyed…

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered her second federal budget on April 7. Member of Parliament Michael McLeod said investments in affordable housing in the Northwest Territories and investments in housing construction will have economic benefits for the NWT in the coming decade. 
The Canadian Press

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

A second top-up to GST rebate cheques for low-income Canadians and “significant”…

Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Funeral held for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to call

Under a bright sun on streets wrapped in a chill wind, the…

Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Highland cattle graze as snow falls near Cremona, Alta., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against Canadian beef, 20 years after this country's BSE crisis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Japan to resume imports of Canadian processed beef, 20 years after mad cow disease

Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against Canadian beef, 20…

Highland cattle graze as snow falls near Cremona, Alta., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020. Japan is lifting the last of its restrictions against Canadian beef, 20 years after this country's BSE crisis. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Brent Laing sweeps for teammate Jennifer Jones in the Wall Grain Mixed Doubles Curling Classic at the Oshawa Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. on Monday, November 16, 2015. Canadian curlers Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing are off to a winning start to the season. The husband-and-wife team downed Scotland's Jayne Stirling and Fraser Kingan 9-5 in the mixed doubles final of the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Jones, Laing win national mixed curling doubles title

Jennifer Jones didn’t talk about her clutch deuce, the $40,000 winner’s cheque…

Brent Laing sweeps for teammate Jennifer Jones in the Wall Grain Mixed Doubles Curling Classic at the Oshawa Curling Club in Oshawa, Ont. on Monday, November 16, 2015. Canadian curlers Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing are off to a winning start to the season. The husband-and-wife team downed Scotland's Jayne Stirling and Fraser Kingan 9-5 in the mixed doubles final of the Audi quattro Winter Games NZ on Thursday.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Auditor General Karen Hogan holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The Auditor General says two thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes and trains in 2019 and 2020, and is highlighting a lack of consultation and enforcement by agencies involved. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

About two-thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes…

Auditor General Karen Hogan holds a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. The Auditor General says two thirds of people with disabilities encountered barriers on federally regulated planes and trains in 2019 and 2020, and is highlighting a lack of consultation and enforcement by agencies involved. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A 25-year-old Bluffton woman has died as a result of a snowmobile accident on Mar. 25. (RCMP file photo)
A 25-year-old Bluffton woman has died as a result of a snowmobile accident on Mar. 25. (RCMP file photo)
Flooding due to months of rain in California is delaying the planting of lettuce crops, and those in the industry say prices of the popular leafy green will likely be high in the spring and summer in the latest example of how extreme weather is making our food chain more vulnerable. In this Jan. 31, 2012 photo, a farm worker carries heads of romaine lettuce in the lettuce fields near Holtville, Calif. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gregory Bull

Lettuce prices likely to rise again amid California flooding, experts say

Lettuce prices are likely to rise next month and could stay high…

Flooding due to months of rain in California is delaying the planting of lettuce crops, and those in the industry say prices of the popular leafy green will likely be high in the spring and summer in the latest example of how extreme weather is making our food chain more vulnerable. In this Jan. 31, 2012 photo, a farm worker carries heads of romaine lettuce in the lettuce fields near Holtville, Calif. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Gregory Bull
Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Funeral for two Edmonton police officers shot and killed responding to family dispute

A regimental funeral is set to be held today for two Edmonton…

Police salute during a procession to a funeral home for Const. Travis Jordan and Const. Brett Ryan in Edmonton on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A regimental funeral is set to be held Monday for the two officers, who were shot and killed while responding to a family dispute. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Panellist for Canada Reads 2023 Mattea Roach poses with the book “Ducks” by Kate Beaton in this undated handout photo. With the graphic memoir about her two years working in the oilsands, Beaton paints a nuanced portrait characterized by misogyny and corporate interests, but also unexpected acts of kindness and tight-knit community. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - CBC

Kate Beaton’s graphic memoir ‘Ducks’ gives insight into working at Alberta’s oilsands

When Kate Beaton migrated west to work in Alberta’s oilsands, she didn’t…

Panellist for Canada Reads 2023 Mattea Roach poses with the book “Ducks” by Kate Beaton in this undated handout photo. With the graphic memoir about her two years working in the oilsands, Beaton paints a nuanced portrait characterized by misogyny and corporate interests, but also unexpected acts of kindness and tight-knit community. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - CBC
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden share a laugh after Biden’s address to Parliament in the House of Commons, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Friday, March 24, 2023. U.S. envoy David Cohen says Biden’s visit was an authentic, intimate showcase of how important Canada continues to be to its southern neighbour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Biden’s visit an ‘authentic’ expression of Canada’s importance to U.S.: ambassador

Washington envoy says two leaders made progress on Norad, critical minerals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden share a laugh after Biden’s address to Parliament in the House of Commons, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Friday, March 24, 2023. U.S. envoy David Cohen says Biden’s visit was an authentic, intimate showcase of how important Canada continues to be to its southern neighbour. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Members of the 5e Regiment d’artillerie legere du Canada board an aircraft heading for Latvia, in Quebec City, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Members of the 5e Regiment d’artillerie legere du Canada board an aircraft heading for Latvia, in Quebec City, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Supporters of the Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project recently gathered in Lacombe to celebrate a milestone anniversary. From left are Alberta Regional Representative Ary Vreeken; Project Committee Members Doug Mass and Vic Bergen and Andy Harrington, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
Mark Weber/Lacombe Express

Lacombe’s Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project marks a milestone anniversary

Affiliated with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, proceeds raised go to the world’s hungry

Supporters of the Central Alberta Foodgrains Growing Project recently gathered in Lacombe to celebrate a milestone anniversary. From left are Alberta Regional Representative Ary Vreeken; Project Committee Members Doug Mass and Vic Bergen and Andy Harrington, executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
Mark Weber/Lacombe Express
Frederick Lea Hardy’s name carved into the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, April 2022 is shown in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sarah Worthman

Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

Those caught were often issued sentences of hard labour in prison

Frederick Lea Hardy’s name carved into the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France, April 2022 is shown in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Sarah Worthman
People are silhouetted against the sky at dusk as they watch the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Edgerton, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Planets on parade: 5 will be lined up in night sky this week

Display will be best seen on Tuesday after sunset

People are silhouetted against the sky at dusk as they watch the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Edgerton, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Ukrainian servicemen fold the national flag over the coffin of their comrade Andrii Neshodovskiy during the funeral ceremony in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Putin says he plans to station atomic weapons in Belarus

Ukrainian servicemen fold the national flag over the coffin of their comrade Andrii Neshodovskiy during the funeral ceremony in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, March 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)
Animikii founder and CEO Jeff Ward is photographed outside the Songhees Wellness Centre in Victoria, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Animikii founder and CEO Jeff Ward is photographed outside the Songhees Wellness Centre in Victoria, Monday, March 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
Workers remove warning signs at the irregular border at Roxham Road from New York into Canada on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Champlain, N.Y. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Workers remove warning signs at the irregular border at Roxham Road from New York into Canada on Friday, March 24, 2023, in Champlain, N.Y. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he’s become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Study finds millennials 1.4 to 1.7 times more likely to file for insolvency than older generations

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he’s become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz