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Federal officials were interested in proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show
MONTREAL — Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as…
Alberta ‘on notice’ Coastal B.C. nations opposed to pipeline proposal
The head of a group representing First Nations along British Columbia’s coast says they will…
Alberta re-enters pipeline arena, plans to propose new oil pipeline to B.C. coast
CALGARY — Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta is committing $14 million to a West Coast…
Unions converge in Vancouver in push for B.C. public service contract
VANCOUVER — Hundreds of British Columbia public sector workers marched through downtown Vancouver Wednesday in…
World Cup lodging shortfall in Vancouver predicted, Airbnb bids to loosen regulations
VANCOUVER — A new report that forecasts a significant lodging shortage in Vancouver next summer…
‘Sky’s the limit’: NHLers happy to be focusing on hockey’s future, not labour talks
Jordan Eberle remembers the roller-coaster. It wasn’t an enjoyable ride. Unsettled about the present. Unsure…
Latest American tariffs on B.C. lumber are ‘absurd,’ says Premier David Eby
VICTORIA — It is “completely absurd” that softwood lumber exports from British Columbia to the…
Union leader Rob Ashton pitches ‘working class’ candidacy for NDP leadership
OTTAWA — Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, pitched himself as…
Hawaii real estate investor denies improper use of Shohei Ohtani’s likeness in lawsuit
HONOLULU (AP) — Lawyers for a Hawaii real estate investor and broker who sued Shohei…
Canada Post CEO says he supports Ottawa’s plan to shore up its shaky finances
OTTAWA — The CEO of Canada Post says he supports the government’s plans to shore…
Marineland decries Ottawa decision to bar export of remaining beluga whales to China
TORONTO — Marineland says it is “profoundly” disappointed by the federal government’s decision to deny…
One dead in Montreal-area Starbucks shooting possibly linked to organized crime
LAVAL — One person died and two were injured in a daylight shooting at a…
Sault Ste. Marie MP says Algoma Steel loans ‘absolutely critical’ to its survival
OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump tried and failed to “wipe Algoma Steel off the…
Carney names ‘personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is appointing a “personal representative” to the European Union…
Joly says Ottawa will be ‘hawkish’ on competition to restore affordability
OTTAWA — Ottawa will aggressively push competition between companies in a bid to ease the…
CBC executive Barbara Williams to retire after 40-year career in Canadian media
TORONTO — Longtime broadcasting executive Barb Williams is retiring. CBC says Williams will wrap a…
Lawyer for man accused of accessing PM’s banking data awaits info in ‘involved’ case
OTTAWA — The lawyer for a man accused of accessing Prime Minister Mark Carney’s banking…
After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Johnson’s career took him from the White House to newspaper…
New Hasbro studio in Montreal will produce Dungeons & Dragons video game
MONTRÉAL — Toy manufacturer Hasbro is opening a new video game studio in Montreal that…
Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest
Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The…
Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s activist, cruelty-free Paris runway
PARIS (AP) — Inside the Centre Pompidou, Helen Mirren opened Stella McCartney ’s Paris Fashion…
Canada in “investment crisis” business council says in federal budget submission
OTTAWA — The Business Council of Canada says Canada is in an “investment crisis” but…
Nigel Wright, former chief of staff to Stephen Harper, has died at age 62
OTTAWA — Nigel Wright, a longtime Canadian businessman and former top aide to prime minister…
As public service cuts loom, local Ottawa agency eyes growing defence industry
OTTAWA — With the prospect of public service cuts looming over the capital, an Ottawa…