Politics
The Latest: Regional powers seek off-ramp as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
Pakistan says it’s continuing diplomatic efforts to end the war between the United States and…
First Nations stuck in ‘spiralling cycle’ during wildfires: federal housing advocate
OTTAWA — First Nations are stuck in a “spiralling cycle” during wildfire seasons due to…
B.C.’s youngest wildfire evacuees begin processing the return home
The day she returned to her home in Summerland, B.C., more than a week after…
Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing
OTTAWA — Ontario and Ottawa are announcing up to $1 billion to help municipalities in…
‘We don’t even have a phone’: Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges
VANCOUVER — Helen Benallick said she was fast asleep with her husband at their home…
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced…
Housing minister says B.C. in talks with Ottawa over cutting development cost charges
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s housing minister said her government is working with Ottawa to help…
Carney promises $2.7 billion to build rental homes in Toronto
OTTAWA — The federal government is investing at least $2.7 billion to build more than…
Repeated flooding, few answers drive Montreal West Island residents to demand action
MONTREAL — More than 100 residents gathered outside the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough hall in Montreal on…
Carney comes to Alberta, talks housing, rides a sprayer, hears from separatists
RED DEER — Prime Minister Mark Carney came to the Alberta heartland Wednesday to announce…
Blueberry First Nations says native plant orchard to help restore B.C. industry sites
FORT ST. JOHN — A First Nation in British Columbia says a new native plant…
Nervous times in Pemberton, B.C., as residents watch fire fight from their backyards
PEMBERTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Pemberton Mayor Mike Richman says Wednesday evening was a long…
The Latest: US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks, officials say
The U.S. are demanding that Iran’s leadership publicly state that ship traffic in the Strait…
Liberals shut down debate over proposed probe into B.C. condo buyout plan
OTTAWA — Liberal MPs shut down a Conservative attempt to have the House of Commons…
The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion
The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on…