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One dead, three hurt after rockfall hits hiking group at Banff National Park
LAKE LOUISE — A rockfall at a popular hiking trail in Banff National Park killed…
Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is scaling back its projections for greenhouse gas emissions reductions…
B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad’s claim of MLA blackmailers
The chair of British Columbia’s NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation…
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.’s capital
VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she’s “thrilled” councillors have signalled support for a…
One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll
OTTAWA — Almost one in four Canadians were directly affected by extreme weather events over…
Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children
HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for…
Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy
MONTREAL — Sami Bachir, a co-ordinator with a Quebec search and rescue group that helped…
Steel industry groups say Carney’s retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs ‘falls short’
OTTAWA — The Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers Union are panning Prime Minister…
Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill
OTTAWA — The federal government’s major projects legislation was amended by opposition parties on Wednesday…
Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand
OTTAWA — The federal government will help Canadians in Israel and Iran to fly home…
Company to pay $330K after Edmonton worker trapped in smokehouse, dies in 92 C heat
EDMONTON — A commercial food processing company has been ordered to pay $330,000 after one…
Watchdog recommends foreign ownership of domestic airlines amid low competition
Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines in a…
Decades after Air India 182 bombing, families fear memories of tragedy are fading
Rob Alexander’s father wasn’t supposed to be on Air India Flight 182 on June 23,…
Canada Post reaches deal with second-largest union, negotiations continue with CUPW
OTTAWA — Canada Post says it has reached a contract deal with its second-largest union…
Carney defends decision to restore diplomacy with India, calls it ‘foundational’
OTTAWA — Reinstating key diplomats in Canada and India is a “foundational” step toward restoring…
Champagne says Canada won’t pause digital services tax
OTTAWA — Canada won’t put a hold on the digital services tax on big tech…
Scientists question Ottawa more than doubling cod catch in Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN’S — Scientists say they are surprised and “puzzled” by the federal fisheries minister’s…
Climate activist throws paint on Picasso painting at Montreal museum
MONTREAL — A climate activist group says one of its supporters sprayed pink paint this…
Ottawa shows no signs of limiting MAID after UN panel calls for reversal
OTTAWA — Ottawa is giving no sign that it intends to amend existing legislation on…
Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit
OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government’s deficit will…
Federal Court of Appeal overturns decision requiring action on judicial vacancies
OTTAWA — A panel of judges has overturned a court ruling that directed the federal…
As Canada’s only ‘sugar tax’ ends, a study suggests it may have been effective
ST. JOHN’S — A new study suggests a unique provincial tax on sugar-sweetened drinks may…
Montreal transit agency reinstates “move along” rule to boost sense of security
MONTREAL — Montreal’s public transit agency has reintroduced a no-loitering rule in the city’s subway…
Counting the cost of the 1985 Air India bombing tragedy
Monday marks the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack that destroyed Air India Flight 182.…