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Unions, community groups rally in Montreal against Quebec government policies
MONTREAL — Quebec’s major labour unions marched in downtown Montreal Saturday, their members expressing anger…
Trans Mountain poised for expansions as pipeline fills up
CALGARY — The chief executive of Crown-owned pipeline operator Trans Mountain Corp. says the Alberta-to-British-Columbia…
AI country hit ‘Walk My Walk’ built on Blanco Brown’s sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When an AI-generated country song called “Walk My Walk” hit No.…
B.C. dairy milk testers on strike, call for fair mileage compensation: union
BURNABY — The BC General Employees Union says dairy milk testers in the province have…
Hodgson says it’s ‘premature’ to draw conclusions about fate of B.C. tanker ban
OTTAWA — Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson said Thursday it’s “premature” to…
Liberal MPs insist party remains united following Guilbeault’s resignation
OTTAWA — Members of the federal Liberal caucus maintained Friday that their party remains united…
CPAC says it’s at ‘breaking point’ after CRTC postpones wholesale rate decision
OTTAWA — The video service that has been providing Canadians with direct coverage of political…
Investor’s case against mining firm over timely disclosure can proceed: Supreme Court
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says an investor can pursue legal action against…
CIBC analysts cast doubt on private sector taking on new B.C. pipeline any time soon
CALGARY — Analysts at CIBC Capital Markets say they don’t expect the private sector to…
Economists warn surprise GDP growth in Q3 masks weakness in Canada’s economy
OTTAWA — Canada’s economy posted surprisingly strong growth in the third quarter, but economists looking…
Transit workers in Montreal announce overtime strike through holiday season
MONTREAL — Montreal transit workers are set to go on strike again next month amid…
Ontario minister crosses the globe to chase defence industry investments and jobs
OTTAWA — Ontario’s Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli knows he has to hustle to secure…
Pipeline deal could trigger race to the bottom on Canada’s climate policy: advocates
A new pipeline agreement between Alberta and Ottawa could trigger a race to the bottom…
Carney, Smith sign pipeline deal, open door to changing B.C. tanker ban
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed an agreement…
Eby brands pipeline ‘energy vampire’ as First Nations vow it will never happen
British Columbia Premier David Eby and First Nations have thrown up a wall of opposition…
Sexual extortion of children for money is on the rise: financial intelligence agency
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency is warning of an increase in cases of sexual…
B.C. community health workers vote in favour of strike mandate: union
BURNABY — The BC General Employees’ Union says members of the Community Bargaining Association, representing…
B.C. lowers deficit projection to $11.2 billion on higher quarterly tax revenues
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it’s now projecting an $11.2 billion deficit this…
Comments and reaction on Ottawa-Alberta pipeline memorandum of understanding
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed Thursday a memorandum…
Police clear Vancouver Island protest camp, forestry activities to resume
LAKE COWICHAN — Police on Vancouver Island say an area where protesters set up camp…
Five takeaways on Alberta-Ottawa pipeline memorandum of understanding
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a…
Premier blasts N.S. Power’s cyberattack response, weighs fine for utility
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he is disappointed with how the privately…
Steel sector praises new federal measures, wants to see tariff remission program end
OTTAWA — The head of Canada’s steel industry association says there was one disappointment in…
‘Frustrating’: Veterinarians urge regulatory changes as medicine shortages mount
REGINA — Canadian veterinarians no longer have to access to 40 per cent of medications…