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'Devastating': Six dead in N.W.T. plane crash, lone survivor in hospital

'Devastating': Six dead in N.W.T. plane crash, lone survivor in hospital

FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — People in a tight-knit Northwest Territories town were in mourning Wednesday as investigators began to probe a plane crash that killed six people — two crew members and four passengers headed for work at a diamond mine.
Ali's lawyers fear dead girl's dad, as police probe claim he brought gun to court

Ali's lawyers fear dead girl's dad, as police probe claim he brought gun to court

VANCOUVER — The father of a murdered 13-year-old girl has been under police investigation for allegedly bringing a gun into a Vancouver courtroom on the day that Ibrahim Ali was convicted of the killing, the man's lawyer has told a hearing.
Man charged after Edmonton City Hall shooting, police investigating link to video

Man charged after Edmonton City Hall shooting, police investigating link to video

EDMONTON — A man is facing six charges after shots were fired and a Molotov cocktail was thrown at Edmonton City Hall.
New Democrats say housing policy must address needs of lower-income households

New Democrats say housing policy must address needs of lower-income households

EDMONTON — Federal New Democrats spent Wednesday seeking guidance from Albertans, who the party said are on the front lines of Canada's housing crisis, to help them form policies around addressing the needs of lower-income households.
First Nations leaders hold emergency meeting in Ottawa on mental health crisis

First Nations leaders hold emergency meeting in Ottawa on mental health crisis

OTTAWA — First Nations leaders held an emergency meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday to discuss a mental health crisis they warn could get even worse without government help.
Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

Courageous action needed to save lives from illicit overdoses, B.C.'s coroner says

VICTORIA — British Columbia's outgoing chief coroner says it's been "extremely disappointing" to see overdose deaths turned into "political fodder" for critics of harm reduction and decriminalization as the province hits another record toll.
The latest on the deadly plane crash near Fort Smith, N.W.T.

The latest on the deadly plane crash near Fort Smith, N.W.T.

FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — A passenger plane crashed early Tuesday near the town of Fort Smith, N.W.T., near the Alberta boundary. The coroner's office says six people have died and one person was taken to hospital.
Sutton-Québec president arrested on arson charges, allegedly against competitors

Sutton-Québec president arrested on arson charges, allegedly against competitors

MONTREAL — The president and co-founder of real estate firm Sutton-Québec is facing arson and conspiracy charges linked to fires allegedly started in buildings housing other brokers.
Quebec environmental group seeks court injunction against Northvolt EV battery plant

Quebec environmental group seeks court injunction against Northvolt EV battery plant

MONTREAL — A Quebec environmental group was in court Wednesday against Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, arguing that the province allowed work to begin on the company's electric vehicle battery plant without proper analysis of the impact on the area's
Reaction to the deadly plane crash near Fort Smith, N.W.T.

Reaction to the deadly plane crash near Fort Smith, N.W.T.

FORT SMITH, N.W.T. — Four passengers and two crew members were killed in a plane crash Tuesday near Fort Smith, N.W.T. The coroner's office in the territory says a lone survivor was airlifted to hospital.