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Air Canada says senior executives to voluntarily return 2020 bonuses

Air Canada says senior executives to voluntarily return 2020 bonuses

MONTREAL — Air Canada says its senior executives have chosen to return their 2020 bonuses in response to "public disappointment.
Trudeau's comments 'unfair' about Church and residential schools: Toronto archbishop

Trudeau's comments 'unfair' about Church and residential schools: Toronto archbishop

The archbishop of Toronto expressed "great sorrow" Sunday for the abuse that took place at Canada's residential schools, though he insisted the prime minister was “unfair” in his calls for the Catholic Church to take more responsibility.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:40 p.m. The number of patients with COVID-19 in intensive care in Alberta has fallen below 100, and stands at 97.
Weekend brings lower COVID-19 counts across much of Canada

Weekend brings lower COVID-19 counts across much of Canada

OTTAWA — Signs of summer's pending arrival were greeted with other reasons for hope across much of Canada over the weekend as several provinces reported their lowest number of new COVID-19 infections in months and tens of thousands more Canadians wer
Two members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet criticize him on COVID actions

Two members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet criticize him on COVID actions

EDMONTON — Two members of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's cabinet are openly criticizing him for actions surrounding COVID-19.
Aspects of what Canadian students are taught about Indian residential schools

Aspects of what Canadian students are taught about Indian residential schools

TORONTO — Aspects of what Canadian students are taught about Indian residential schools in the provinces and territories: Newfoundland : Is looking to explore making the topic of residential schools "more explicit.
'Convenient ignorance:' Canadians' knowledge of residential schools woefully lacking

'Convenient ignorance:' Canadians' knowledge of residential schools woefully lacking

TORONTO — Widespread shock at the discovery of what are believed to be the buried remains of 215 Indigenous children has highlighted the pervasive ignorance among many Canadians of one of the most sordid, and as yet incomplete, chapters in Canada’s n
'Explosion of fury and violence and blood,' Toronto's shelters see rise in violence

'Explosion of fury and violence and blood,' Toronto's shelters see rise in violence

TORONTO — New data shows the number of violent incidents in Toronto shelters has more than tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic, a phenomenon those who use the system say is partially driving an increase of outdoor encampments.
Pope voices sorrow over Canadian deaths, doesn't apologize

Pope voices sorrow over Canadian deaths, doesn't apologize

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday expressed sorrow over the discovery in Canada of the remains of 215 Indigenous students of church-run boarding schools but didn’t offer the apology sought by the Canadian prime minister.
Action to save Montreal's Chinatown needs to come faster, advocates say

Action to save Montreal's Chinatown needs to come faster, advocates say

MONTREAL — Hotels and luxury condos have sprung up around the ornate red and gold gate that marks the south entrance to Montreal's Chinatown, towering above the busy dumpling restaurants and mom-and-pop stores.
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