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Senior Air Force officers charged over 'inappropriate' fighter pilot nickname

Senior Air Force officers charged over 'inappropriate' fighter pilot nickname

OTTAWA — Two senior Air Force officers have been charged for allegedly failing to stop a group of fighter pilots from assigning an inappropriate nickname to another member in June. Col. Colin Marks and Lt.-Col.
In The News for Nov. 28: It is the expert's turn at the Emergencies Act inquiry

In The News for Nov. 28: It is the expert's turn at the Emergencies Act inquiry

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 Nov. 28 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Aid group with Canadian funding leads mission to deliver medical supplies in Ukraine

Aid group with Canadian funding leads mission to deliver medical supplies in Ukraine

POLTAVA, Ukraine — As the Toyota Tundra following a tractor trailer loaded with humanitarian aid heads into dangerous territory in eastern Ukraine, "Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland plays over the speakers.
Indo-Pacific strategy launch boosts military spending and visa processing in region

Indo-Pacific strategy launch boosts military spending and visa processing in region

OTTAWA — The Liberal government unveiled its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy on Sunday, announcing more military spending and closer ties with countries such as India. The strategy earmarks $2.
Why anti-poverty researchers bristle at holiday appeals for food bank donations

Why anti-poverty researchers bristle at holiday appeals for food bank donations

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Campaigns for food bank donations are a staple of the holiday season, but some Canadian food insecurity researchers say the appeals can be tough to swallow.
Croatia boots Canada out of the World Cup, then kicks it when it's down

Croatia boots Canada out of the World Cup, then kicks it when it's down

Sunday's 4-1 loss to Croatia ended Canada's hopes of advancing to the knockout round.
Canada fans proud after 'heritage moment' first goal, despite ousting from tournament

Canada fans proud after 'heritage moment' first goal, despite ousting from tournament

"The whole game was a learning experience and it's only going to grow from here."
Alphonso Davies scores for Canada to end scoring drought at men's World Cup

Alphonso Davies scores for Canada to end scoring drought at men's World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Alphonso Davies scored against Croatia on Sunday to give Canada its first-ever goal at the men's World Cup. The goal came 67 seconds into the game.
Canada's top five federal contaminated sites to cost taxpayers billions to clean up

Canada's top five federal contaminated sites to cost taxpayers billions to clean up

YELLOWKNIFE — With a cost estimate of $4.38 billion, remediation of the Giant Mine, one of the most contaminated sites in Canada, is also expected to be the most expensive federal environmental cleanupin the country's history.
A look at the most expensive federal remediation projects in Canada

A look at the most expensive federal remediation projects in Canada

YELLOWKNIFE — The federal government is responsible for more than 20,000 contaminated sites in Canada. Here is a breakdown of the top five most expensive environmental cleanups where taxpayers are footing the bill.