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Alberta energy deal does little to reduce Canada’s emissions: report
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s energy deal with Alberta will do little to reduce Canada’s emissions, a…
In the news today: AI strategy, B.C. killer discharged, Blue Jays sign Twins pitcher
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Things to know about Donald Trump’s forced labour claims against Canada
OTTAWA — Canada is facing the prospect of entirely new tariffs from U.S. President Donald…
Slashing development fees is not a cure-all for housing affordability: CMHC
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OTTAWA — Slashing municipal development charges could help spur building in some of Canada’s most…
Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — Canada’s forestry sector is the trade “canary in the coal mine” as it…
Whither ‘60 Minutes’? As turmoil unspools in public, CBS News show’s ultimate health is debated
NEW YORK (AP) — “This is ‘60 Minutes,’” Harry Reasoner announced on Sept. 24, 1968,…
‘Que-Berta’: Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy
QUÉBEC — The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from…
B.C. extends pause on new mineral claims in northern regions to 2027
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has extended its pause on new mineral rights claim…
Ottawa tells CRTC to change course on increasing streamers’ financial contributions
OTTAWA — Ottawa is directing the CRTC to back down on its recent decision to…
Minister won’t say when he ordered audit of Indigenous languages office
OTTAWA — Canadian Heritage Minister Marc Miller won’t say when his department ordered a financial…
WHO calls for travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries to be lifted, days after Canada’s comes in effect
TORONTO — The World Health Organization is calling on countries to remove any travel restrictions…
Ottawa to extend steel tariff quotas, remission program for 1 year
OTTAWA — The federal government plans to extend measures to support the domestic steel and…
Rental companies criticize Quebec oversight after fatal bouncy castle incident
MONTREAL — The death of a three-year-old girl after a bouncy castle was lifted into…
Groups call on Ottawa to reverse course on environmental policy
OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s largest environmental groups were on Parliament Hill Wednesday urging the…
Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup’s arrival
VICTORIA — Workers at a renowned British Columbia hotel have served strike notice in what…
Global Energy Show kicking off in Calgary next week against backdrop of oil shock
CALGARY — Premiers, energy ministers, CEOs and a throng of international visitors are poised to…
Penticton, B.C., joins province’s ‘forever chemicals’ class-action lawsuit
VICTORIA — The B.C. city of Penticton will be representing municipalities in a class-action lawsuit…
B.C. Securities Commission hands out first whistleblower award
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Securities Commission says it has paid out $25,000 in its…
Canada looking to beef up forced labour laws as U.S. imposes new tariffs
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday his Liberal government will soon introduce legislation…
Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
German filmmaker Wim Wenders on Wednesday said he has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong…
BC Ferries to implement 5% fuel surcharge across all routes starting June 16
VICTORIA — BC Ferries has become the latest transportation service provider to levy a fuel…
Corus expanding ‘The Morning Show’ into the afternoon with ‘TMS2’
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TORONTO — Corus Entertainment is expanding “The Morning Show” into a whole new frontier: the…
In the news today: Bouncy castle safety, Canada-U.S. trade, Exiled journalists
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
FIFA lawyers force B.C. spinal injury charity to scrap World Cup ticket raffle
VANCOUVER — A British Columbia non-profit that supports people with spinal injuries was forced to…