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The Quest is shown sinking off Labrador on May 5, 1962, in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Tore Topp

Quest complete: Wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s last ship found off Labrador

Ship found on the sea floor about 80 kilometres off the coast, 390 metres from the surface

The Quest is shown sinking off Labrador on May 5, 1962, in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Tore Topp
Two men with SpaceX, who didn’t provide their names, retrieve space junk that fell earlier this year from one of its spacecraft, in a still frame taken from video footage made near Ituna, Sask., on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeremy Simes

SpaceX retrieves space junk from Saskatchewan farmer’s field

Farmer says firm paid him, he intends to use the moey for hockey rink

Two men with SpaceX, who didn’t provide their names, retrieve space junk that fell earlier this year from one of its spacecraft, in a still frame taken from video footage made near Ituna, Sask., on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeremy Simes
Investigators say they will recover and examine in the next few days the wreckage of a seaplane that collided with a pleasure boat in Vancouver’s downtown harbour. Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) signage is pictured outside TSB offices in Ottawa on Monday, May 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Probe could lead to seaplane activity changes in wake of Vancouver crash

Harbour Air float plane clipped a boat during takeoff Saturday from Coal Harbour terminal

Investigators say they will recover and examine in the next few days the wreckage of a seaplane that collided with a pleasure boat in Vancouver’s downtown harbour. Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) signage is pictured outside TSB offices in Ottawa on Monday, May 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
An employee moves a carving as staff and construction workers prepare for the reopening of the Museum of Anthropology, which has been closed for 18 months, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The Great Hall was fully rebuilt with seismic upgrades to protect the collections in the event of a major earthquake. Displays in the gallery spaces have also been revitalized and reinterpreted, in collaboration with First Nations communities and families whose objects and belongings are housed at the museum. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. Museum of Anthropology reopening after 18-month seismic upgrade

Two new exhibits on display as UBC facility set to return after $40M ‘cutting edge’ upgrade

An employee moves a carving as staff and construction workers prepare for the reopening of the Museum of Anthropology, which has been closed for 18 months, in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, June 11, 2024. The Great Hall was fully rebuilt with seismic upgrades to protect the collections in the event of a major earthquake. Displays in the gallery spaces have also been revitalized and reinterpreted, in collaboration with First Nations communities and families whose objects and belongings are housed at the museum. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the British Columbia needs to step up and take on more asylum seekers who come to Canada. Miller rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby

B.C. needs to step up on asylum seekers if it wants more funding: Ottawa

Immigration Minister Marc Miller responds to David Eby’s criticism in wake of Quebec funding

Immigration Minister Marc Miller says the British Columbia needs to step up and take on more asylum seekers who come to Canada. Miller rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
Workers at Canada’s borders won’t go on strike this week, after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government. A Canada Border Services Agency officer speaks with travellers crossing at the Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario Friday, June 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett

Border strike averted, union announces tentative agreement

Public Service Alliance of Canada says details coming after they are shared with members on Thursday

Workers at Canada’s borders won’t go on strike this week, after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government. A Canada Border Services Agency officer speaks with travellers crossing at the Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario Friday, June 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
Bernadeth Betchi, CHRC employee and representative plaintiff, listens as Nicholas Marcus Thompson, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, speaks at a news conference on the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ “Special Review” of the accreditation of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Monday, June 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Canada’s human-rights credentials reviewed after discrimination complaint

Coalition of human-rights organizations submitted a complaint about anti-Black discrimination

Bernadeth Betchi, CHRC employee and representative plaintiff, listens as Nicholas Marcus Thompson, executive director of the Black Class Action Secretariat, speaks at a news conference on the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions’ “Special Review” of the accreditation of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Monday, June 10, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Green Co-Leader Elizabeth May says she believes the small number of MPs named in a recent spy watchdog report did not knowingly set out to betray Canada. May speaks during a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

No list of disloyal MPs in full spy watchdog report: Elizabeth May

Green leader ‘vastly relieved’ after reading an unredacted version of a report on foreign interference

Green Co-Leader Elizabeth May says she believes the small number of MPs named in a recent spy watchdog report did not knowingly set out to betray Canada. May speaks during a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
WestJet mechanics have voted overwhelmingly against a proposed new deal. (Black Press file photo)

WestJet mechanics reject contract in decision CEO calls ‘deeply concerning’

Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association represents some 670 aircraft tradespeople

WestJet mechanics have voted overwhelmingly against a proposed new deal. (Black Press file photo)
Parks Canada says a rare white grizzly bear and her cubs have died after separate car crashes in Yoho National Park, B.C., on June 6, 2024. The bear, designated GB178 and known as “Nakoda,” is seen with her cubs in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Canada

Rare B.C. white grizzly, cubs die after being hit by cars

Yoho National Park’s Nokoda dead after separate incidents on the same day, parks officials say

Parks Canada says a rare white grizzly bear and her cubs have died after separate car crashes in Yoho National Park, B.C., on June 6, 2024. The bear, designated GB178 and known as “Nakoda,” is seen with her cubs in an undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Canada
Haines Junction, Yukon on Friday, August 26, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

1 dead after small plane crashes at remote Yukon airport

Cessna U206G went down in Haines Junction, 155 kilometres west of Whitehorse

Haines Junction, Yukon on Friday, August 26, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A lurch to the far-right in this past weekend’s Europe-wide elections could have implications for Canada’s trade and climate policy. The first provisional results for the European Parliament elections are projected on a large screen during an election event at the European Parliament in Brussels, Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Harry Nakos

As Europe steps right, Canada wonders about the impact on climate, trade

Growing populism could see a more insular approach from Europe: analyst

A lurch to the far-right in this past weekend’s Europe-wide elections could have implications for Canada’s trade and climate policy. The first provisional results for the European Parliament elections are projected on a large screen during an election event at the European Parliament in Brussels, Sunday, June 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Harry Nakos
Macklin Celebrini, the expected No. 1 pick in the NHL draft to the San Jose Sharks, speaks with reporters prior to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)

NHL poster boy McDavid meets with top prospect, B.C.’s Celebrini

Expected top pick for coming NHL draft appreciated chance to chat with the 3-time league MVP

Macklin Celebrini, the expected No. 1 pick in the NHL draft to the San Jose Sharks, speaks with reporters prior to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephen Whyno)
The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024, in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service

Wildfire that evacuated Fort Nelson now listed as under control

123-square-kilometre fire in northeastern B.C. is not expected to grow beyond its current boundary

The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as under control. A view of the Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson, B.C., is shown on Monday, May 13, 2024, in a BC Wildfire Service handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
The union representing more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees says workers are set to strike on Friday if a deal is not reached with the federal government by then. CBSA officers investigate a vehicle crossing at the Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario Friday, June 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett

Canadian border strike deadline pushed back as talks continue

Public Service Alliance of Canada says it has moved its strike deadline to Friday at 12:01 a.m.

The union representing more than 9,000 Canada Border Services Agency employees says workers are set to strike on Friday if a deal is not reached with the federal government by then. CBSA officers investigate a vehicle crossing at the Niagara Falls International Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario Friday, June 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
Israeli soldiers move near the Israeli-Gaza border as seen from southern Israel, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

UN resolution endorses ceasefire plan aimed at ending Israel-Hamas war

Resolution approved overwhelmingly with 14 of the 15 Security Council members voting in favor

Israeli soldiers move near the Israeli-Gaza border as seen from southern Israel, Monday, June 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Lawyer Leonard Tailleur, centre, lawyer for accused serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, enters the Manitoba Law Courts for the trial of Skibicki in Winnipeg on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Verdict for admitted Winnipeg serial killer Skibicki coming next month

Defence admits he carried out slayings, argue he should be found not criminally responsible

Lawyer Leonard Tailleur, centre, lawyer for accused serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, enters the Manitoba Law Courts for the trial of Skibicki in Winnipeg on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Fans will have to wait to see who makes it to the final of the Canadian Championship. Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, front third right, and Ryan Gauld, front second right, hoist the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated CF Montreal 2-1 during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Dates released for B.C. semi-final setting up Canadian soccer championship

Vancouver Whitecaps, Pacific FC to meet on July 10 and Aug. 27

Fans will have to wait to see who makes it to the final of the Canadian Championship. Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, front third right, and Ryan Gauld, front second right, hoist the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated CF Montreal 2-1 during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. is shown from a helicopter, in this handout image provided by North Shore Rescue, taken on Wednesday June 5, 2024. North Shore Rescue crews search for three mountaineers missing since May 31 in the Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-North Shore Rescue

Searchers scan aerial video for clues about missing B.C. climbers

Mountaineers last seen May 31, physical search near Squamish temporarily suspended

The Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. is shown from a helicopter, in this handout image provided by North Shore Rescue, taken on Wednesday June 5, 2024. North Shore Rescue crews search for three mountaineers missing since May 31 in the Atwell Peak area of Mount Garibaldi, near Squamish, B.C. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-North Shore Rescue
McGill University is shown in Montreal on Friday, October 13, 2023. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Universities warn of foreign influence registry’s ‘chilling effect’

Institutions concerned about their ability to track individual research collaborations

McGill University is shown in Montreal on Friday, October 13, 2023. Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz