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'The house can be rebuilt.' Toll taken by Halifax wildfire hits home for residents

'The house can be rebuilt.' Toll taken by Halifax wildfire hits home for residents

HALIFAX — As firefighters spent a second day battling a wildfire in suburban Halifax, some residents from evacuated subdivisions received the grim news that their homes were among those destroyed by the wind-driven flames.
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Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and redemption. The 52-year-old led her United Conservative Party on Monday to a majority win in Alberta's provincial election.
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Man pleads guilty to murder, assault in B.C. library stabbing spree

Man pleads guilty to murder, assault in B.C. library stabbing spree

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — A man who stabbed numerous people in and around the Lynn Valley Library in North Vancouver two years ago has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges.
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Journalist and politician: A look at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

Journalist and politician: A look at Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

EDMONTON — The United Conservative Party has won a majority government in Alberta's provincial election and Danielle Smith has been re-elected premier. Here are some biographical details: Age: 52. Born April 1, 1971.
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Lawyers raising concerns new bail laws won't be Charter compliant

Lawyers raising concerns new bail laws won't be Charter compliant

OTTAWA — Criminal lawyers are raising concerns that proposed changes to Canada's bail laws won't be constitutional, as they eagerly await a statement explaining why the federal Liberals think the reforms comply with the Charter.
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Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign

Some of the memorable comments made during Alberta election campaign

Alberta's United Conservatives secured a majority government in Monday's nail-biter of an election, while the NDP expanded its reach into the traditional conservative stronghold of Calgary.
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Hamilton police say engaged couple shot dead while fleeing landlord-tenant dispute

Hamilton police say engaged couple shot dead while fleeing landlord-tenant dispute

A brazen double homicide in which an engaged couple was allegedly gunned down by their landlord as they fled their rental home has shaken residents of their southern Ontario city and raised questions about how a landlord-tenant dispute could explode into such violence, Hamilton police said Sunday.
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A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

A look at Alberta elections and governments over the last two decades

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservatives secured a majority government in Monday's provincial election.
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The fastest 96-year-old woman in the world: Ottawa woman breaks 5K race record

The fastest 96-year-old woman in the world: Ottawa woman breaks 5K race record

OTTAWA — Rejeanne Fairhead stood at the starting line in front of Ottawa's city hall on Saturday surrounded by thousands of racers who were almost all, assuredly, younger than her.
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UPDATE: The Latest on the provincial election in Alberta

UPDATE: The Latest on the provincial election in Alberta

UPDATE: It’s election day in Alberta with Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party fighting to win a second consecutive majority government, while Rachel Notley’s NDP is trying to regain the government it lost in 2019.
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