Ottawa Observations: Saturday/Sunday, April 7 & 8, 2018

Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, April 7 & 8, 2018

Humboldt

A team, a town and country united in grief: Thousands gather to mourn Humboldt crash victims
Fifteen dreams shattered when that truck and bus collided
What we know about the Humboldt bus crash victims
Intersection where Humboldt Bronco's bus crash has claimed lives before
'We will get through this': Hundreds honour Humboldt Broncos at vigil on home ice
All 15 victims of Humboldt Broncos bus crash identified
1st Humboldt Broncos team player released from hospital
Humboldt Broncos join grim roster of sports teams who met with tragedy on the road
'The tears just keep coming:' Details emerge about victims of Humboldt Broncos bus crash
Sasktachewan site of hockey team bus crash was scene of tragedy in 1997
'He was the type of person you'd want your own son to grow up to be,' says grieving York University coach of former player killed in Humboldt Broncos crash
Humboldt community mourns crash victims: 'Not one of us is alone in our grief'
'We'd trade it all to have our kids back,' A hockey town mourns, a nation grieves
Code Orange. Emergency room in 'organized chaos' after Humboldt Broncos bus crash
GoFundMe campaign to support Humboldt victims is now Canada's largest ever - surpassing it's $4 - million goal
Heartbroken Don Cherry calls hockey team bus crash a national nightmare
Devastated Humboldt comes together to mourn the loss of what could have been at vigil
'You close your eyes and you still see the accident," The story of the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash
Humboldt Broncos bus crash what the photos show about the point of impact
"Your home away from home': Humboldt bus crash recalls memories of team bus ride rituals
'Nothing compares': Humboldt bus crashed at same spot where six family members died 20 years ago
'A blind corner': Rural municipality councillor wants rumble strips installed at intersection of deadly bus crash
In the midst of tragedy, Humboldt families stand together after devastating bus crash
Instead of playoff hockey, row upon row of chairs for a prayer vigil tonight
Empty ice and the chill of familiar details haunt Humboldt after bus crash kills 15
Father horror-struck  by 'devastating sight' after son survives crash and calls for help
For doctor treating Humboldt crash victims, 'the longest, worst and most tragic night'
'Six people will receive the gift of life': Broncos player from Lethbridge signed donor card just weeks ago
Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Assistant coach Chris Beaudry rarely boarded the team bus for shorter road trips. Friday was one of those days
In Humboldt, sorrow, love and loss take the ice on game night
Humboldt pastor's anguished speech: 'Where was God?'
'In all this darkness, a light has shone through' - Humboldt Broncos president's vigil speech
Kindness in a cartridge of yellow ink
Turning tragedy into hope: Lethbridge family donates Humboldt crash victim's organs
Humboldt Broncos players remembered as stalwart community members
Fatal Humboldt Broncos crash brings back memories for survivors of similar crash
'We are all Humboldt Broncos': Thousands mourn at vigil for hockey players
Donald Trump calls Justin Trudeau to offer condolences over Humboldt bus crash




Globe and Mail 

Kinder Morgan issues ultimatum, suspends 'non-essential' spending on Trans Mountain pipeline
Trans Mountain is now an economic and constitutional disaster
Chinese ambassador to Ottawa decries 'looney' Trump trade tactics, calls for Canadian support
Canada's environmental agenda is on the verge of collapse
Canada's back, when it's convenient
Phoenix payroll debacle has Ottawa stuck in the muck


CBC

Notley demands 'concrete action' from Ottawa to get Trans Mountain pipeline moving
Gun control impasse leaves thousands of prohibited devices on the street
Evidence behind Ottawa's choice to cut preliminary inquiries remains elusive
'Absolutely deplorable': Program for parents of murdered, missing children delivers few payments
Minister, union head disagree on how to deal with migrant influx
B.C. Trans Mountain opposition steadfast following Kinder Morgan pullback


Toronto Star

Kinder Morgan announces suspension of Trans Mountain expansion


Toronto Sun

Tories riding backlash against Liberals' carbon pricing
PM's doing well, but his antics are a distraction
NAFTA ordeal comes to a close


National Post

Suspension of Trans Mountain pipeline spending creates tensions between B.C. and Alberta, federal government
Kinder Morgan to suspend all non-essential spending on Trans Mountain project


Maclean's

Justin Trudeau and Kinder Morgan: More Mr. Nice guy
On Trans Mountain, 'How long does it take to get a clear answer?'

Global

Kinder Morgan halts Trans Mountain pipeline expansion amid B.C. opposition
What the 'senior government official' told media about Atwal, India and Trudeau
Fraudsters play 2 seniors against each other in new twist on CRA Scam
Yet more NAFTA Challenges to come after deal is signed: James Moore
Canadian pollsters build fortresses around their data to protect from hacks


Miscellaneous 

Kinder Morgan says i's suspending nonessential spending on Trans Mountain pipeline project