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When the Ottawa Citizen launched its We Are the Dead project on Remembrance Day 2011, we had no idea how much it would be embraced by readers eager for the stories behind the names of Canada's war dead. That interest doesn't surprise Tim Cook, chief historian and director of research at the Canadian War Museum. Cook is the author of 19 books on Canada's military history from the South African War to the conflict in Korea. His most recent book, The Good Allies, examines the relationship between Canada and the U.S. during the Second World War. Read More

Despite other provinces moving toward an opt-out policy for organ donation, Quebec has repeatedly been told it isn’t ready to take that step. But experts say the policy alone isn't a silver bullet for more donations; it takes systemic changes and an overhaul of outdated processes.

Frustrated with rising costs, Finance Minister Nate Horner removed AIMCo's CEO and board. What his replacements do will determine the future of thousands of Albertans' pension savings and the Heritage Fund.

Under Canada's tightening immigration policies, international students are questioning their decision to study in northern B.C. — while local businesses and community leaders are worried about a knock-on effect on the workforce.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is reassuring Canadians as officials worry president-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants could send them northward.

The images from Amsterdam this week are terrifying. Israeli soccer fans chased through the streets amid shouts of “Free Palestine!” A man on the ground deflecting blows from assailants shouting: “This is for the children.” Another, amid punches, crying: “I’m not Jewish.” Read More

John Tavares could have pouted or voiced his displeasure.

The London Knights won for the 11th time in 12 games as they defeated the North Bay Battalion 6-2 on Nov. 8, 2024.

OTTAWA — The registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada says from now on only judgments prepared in both English and French will appear on the court's website. Read More

LÉVIS — The long campaign to find a new leader of the Quebec Liberals kicked off unofficially Friday with the five current candidates vying for the job making their first forays into a major audience of party members. Read More

Helen's Acres is a working farm, run by a small group of paid employees who lead an coordinate community volunteers from spring to fall.

Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night.

A B.C. man has been sentenced to six years in prison for killing his young son and injuring his other family members after crashing his car while driving high in 2021.

The action comes after communities including Oliver, Merritt, Williams Lake and Lillooet have faced repeated ER closures driven primarily by staffing shortages.

Officials in Canmore are reminding residents of the Bow Valley to remain bear aware after local bear celebrity ‘The Boss’ made an appearance in town.

Police say an officer in Surrey, B.C., was stabbed during an arrest linked to a vehicle theft investigation.

Victoria says some other municipalities in the region have been putting homeless people in taxis and sending them to the city to access extreme weather shelters.

Massive grizzly bear "The Boss" seemed to have lost his bearings earlier this week. He was spotted in the Canmore area by a local nature photographer, much farther east than he's normally known to frequent.

A Canada West football title will be coming to Saskatchewan, as the 2024 Hardy Cup will be contested between the U Sask Huskies and Regina Rams for the first time since 2002.

The Lil'wat Nation, near Mount Currie, north of Whistler, shared that on Nov. 4 twin grizzly bears that had been spotted in the community before had been killed.