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A look at the victims of the Saskatchewan stabbing attacks

A look at the victims of the Saskatchewan stabbing attacks

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — Ten people were killed in a series of stabbings on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby community of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, on Sunday. Police say 18 others were injured.
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Reaction to deadly stabbing rampage at First Nation, village in Saskatchewan

Reaction to deadly stabbing rampage at First Nation, village in Saskatchewan

JAMES SMITH CREE NATION — A stabbing rampage on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the nearby village of Weldon, northeast of Saskatoon, has left 10 people dead and at least 18 others injured.
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Edmonton police arrest suspect in deadly random attacks that killed one, injured two

Edmonton police arrest suspect in deadly random attacks that killed one, injured two

EDMONTON — A 25-year-old man was taken into custody Wednesday after Edmonton police said one person was killed and two were injured in what they called random attacks. Police identified the suspect as Clarence Lawrence.
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'Like TNT': Experts say Saskatchewan attacks underscore need for justice support

'Like TNT': Experts say Saskatchewan attacks underscore need for justice support

A deadly stabbing rampage over the Labour Day weekend in rural Saskatchewan underscores a critical lack of social supports in Canada's justice system, experts say.
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Quebec election: Liberals, CAQ criticize Québec solidaire's wealth tax proposal

Quebec election: Liberals, CAQ criticize Québec solidaire's wealth tax proposal

MONTREAL — Three of Quebec's main political parties took aim Wednesday at a proposal by Québec solidaire to introduce wealth and inheritance taxes on people with assets worth $1 million or more.
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Here's how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race

Here's how voting works in the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race

OTTAWA — The next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada will be named Sept. 10.
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Quebec election: Legault sorry for English content on his party's website

Quebec election: Legault sorry for English content on his party's website

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault said Wednesday he regrets that English-language content was published on his party's website. Campaigning ahead of the Oct.
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Vote counting starts Thursday in contest to pick next Conservative leader

Vote counting starts Thursday in contest to pick next Conservative leader

OTTAWA — The Conservative party is giving itself a head start on counting the hundreds of thousands of ballots it received to determine who will be its next leader.
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Economy and affordability on the table as Liberal cabinet meets in Vancouver

Economy and affordability on the table as Liberal cabinet meets in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Federal cabinet ministers are mulling over how to help Canadians shoulder the weight of inflation but Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is warning that any help from the government will target the most vulnerable and must be fiscally res
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B.C. government and public service union reach tentative deal for 33,000 workers

B.C. government and public service union reach tentative deal for 33,000 workers

VICTORIA — The biggest union representing public service workers in British Columbia announced Wednesdayit had reached a tentative contract agreement with the province covering 33,000 of its members. The B.C.
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