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Ottawa nears deal with Alberta on carbon pricing that is weaker than federal backstop
OTTAWA — Ottawa and Alberta are closing in on an industrial carbon pricing deal that…
Federal government spent more than $800M on AI agreements over 3 years
OTTAWA — Ottawa has spent more than $800 million on artificial intelligence technology since 2023,…
Settlement reached in legal fight over pricey B.C. wastewater treatment facility
NORTH VANCOUVER — Lawsuits between Metro Vancouver and the original contractor of a wastewater treatment…
Ottawa asks defence industry for options on replacements for aging tank fleet
OTTAWA — The Canadian military is formally asking the defence industry to identify what companies…
Canadian Grand Prix organizers prepare for earlier race date, possible Habs run
MONTREAL — Organizers of the Canadian Grand Prix say they’re ready for their new, earlier…
Around 6,200 public servants apply for early retirement as deadline looms
OTTAWA — About 6,200 federal public servants have applied to retire early, with just more…
Helijet chopper hit by helicopter-induced lightning, setting off plunge: TSB report
RICHMOND — The Transportation Safety Board says a helicopter-induced lightning strike set off an uncontrolled…
Vancouver business leaders seek solution to stop Whitecaps from moving out of city
VANCOUVER — The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade has issued an open letter calling on…
Parts of Kamloops, B.C., still without water after repair on broken main unsuccessful
KAMLOOPS — Parts of Kamloops in the British Columbia Interior have been without water for…
Controversies and consequences: Five things to know about the census
OTTAWA — People across the country completed their census forms this week, sharing details about…
Howitzers to fall silent when avalanche control deal in Rogers Pass ends in 2027
ROGERS PASS — The military has decided to end its role in avalanche control along…
B.C. premier tells crowd about AI optimism despite energy, safety concerns
VANCOUVER — The federal and B.C. governments want artificial intelligence firms to have a strong…
B.C. nurses vote for strike, as union boss raises prospect of dispute amid World Cup
VANCOUVER — Members of British Columbia’s nurses union have voted overwhelmingly to strike, with union…
Zelenskyy says Ukraine has a ‘drone deal’ with Canada in the works
OTTAWA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country has started preparations for a military…
Anand, McGuinty seek deeper security, investment ties in Persian Gulf amid Iran war
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand arrived Tuesday in the Persian Gulf, a region…
Committee calls for reversal of agricultural research centre closures
OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is recommending the government halt its decision to…
Doug Ford says he won’t attack other bids in his push for Toronto as defence bank HQ
Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday defended Toronto’s bid to host a multinational defence bank,…
Government extends contracts of 750 pay centre workers to manage job cuts
OTTAWA — The federal government is extending the contracts of about 750 term workers at…
The Cannes Film Festival has started. Here are 5 things that happened on its first day
CANNES, France (AP) — The 79th Cannes Film Festival launched on Tuesday, marking the start…
Former minister says energy project review changes could cause further delays
OTTAWA — The former environment minister who helped to create the Impact Assessment Agency eight…
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
NEW YORK (AP) — The promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t matched expectations,…
Report details equipment problems, flaring violations at LNG Canada
An emissions report LNG Canada filed to the B.C. Energy Regulator details operational issues at…
Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors…
B.C. policewomen want lawsuit, not labour arbitration, over alleged discrimination
VANCOUVER — A group of female police officers pursuing a class-action lawsuit against municipal police…