Skip to content

Beyond Local

Terrified of the Taliban, families of Canada's Afghan advisers plead for help

Terrified of the Taliban, families of Canada's Afghan advisers plead for help

OTTAWA — The threats started with phone calls in 2011 to her home in Kandahar. The mother of six had no idea her Canadian brother was working so close by, just 10 or 15 kilometres away, until the Taliban told her.
Myles Gray's mother says conclusion of B.C. coroner's inquest marks end of chapter

Myles Gray's mother says conclusion of B.C. coroner's inquest marks end of chapter

Margie Gray says the end of a coroner's inquest into the death of her son has shown the public what she has known all along; that Vancouver police officers beat her son to death when he was vulnerable and needed help.
Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

Union threatens to disrupt Liberal party convention if CRA doesn't offer 'fair' deal

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Revenue Agency workers says its members plan to show up at the Liberal Party of Canada's annual convention Thursday if their employer doesn't table a "fair offer."
CSIS must inform MPs about all threats against them, no matter how credible: Trudeau

CSIS must inform MPs about all threats against them, no matter how credible: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Canada's intelligence agencies must immediately inform MPs of any threats against them, regardless of whether those threats are considered credible, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

Canada pledges $71 million in aid for Sudan, South Sudan and Central African Republic

OTTAWA — International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has announced $71 million in humanitarian aid for Sudan and two neighbouring countries that are dealing with a large number of refugees in the wake of a violent crisis.
Musician Corb Lund wants strong stance against coal mines in Alberta election

Musician Corb Lund wants strong stance against coal mines in Alberta election

EDMONTON — As Albertans begin what could be a bitter and divisive provincial election campaign, one of the province's most popular musicians wants to remind them of an issue that brought everyone together a couple years ago.
Edmonton police investigating after series of assaults targeting women

Edmonton police investigating after series of assaults targeting women

EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton have issued a warning following a series of incidents, including sexual assault, in the same northwest neighbourhood that they believed were committed by one suspect.
House unanimously supports system to alert public when Indigenous women go missing

House unanimously supports system to alert public when Indigenous women go missing

OTTAWA — The House of Commons unanimously backed a motion Tuesday declaring the deaths and disappearances of Indigenous women and girls a Canada-wide emergency — and calling for funding for a new system to alert the public when someone goes missing.
Judge rejects Zooey Zephyr bid to return to Montana House

Judge rejects Zooey Zephyr bid to return to Montana House

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Rep. Zooey Zephyr, the transgender state lawmaker silenced after telling Republicans they would have blood on their hands for opposing gender-affirming health care for kids, was barred from returning to the Montana House floor in a Tuesday court ruling that came just hours before the Legislature wrapped up its biennial session.
UN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truth

UN chief urges all nations to stop targeting media and truth

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief warned on the eve of World Press Freedom Day that the media is under attack in every corner of the world and urged all nations to stop the targeting of truth and those who report it.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks