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Yukon disaster one of two ‘most catastrophic’ in heap-leach mining history: expert
The spill of about two million tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine…
B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats
VICTORIA — When Bill Edwards feeds his pet servals Luna and Tumas on his rural…
Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll
WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of…
Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll
OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership…
Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent…
Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11
QUÉBEC — Quebec’s government has announced that a hotly contested byelection northeast of Montreal will…
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family
IQALUIT — The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his…
Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war
OTTAWA — As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in…
In the news today: Is Canada ready for ‘new reality’ of flash floods?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point
OTTAWA — A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has…
Fire that triggered evacuations and shut Kelowna, B.C., airport brought under control
KELOWNA — The BC Wildfire Service says a blaze that shut down Kelowna’s airport and…
Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia’s coast
A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of…
Transport committee will study BC Ferries’ receiving $1B loan for Chinese ships
OTTAWA — The House of Commons transport committee agreed on Monday to launch a study…
Anand visiting Malaysia, Japan as Carney crafts approach to Indo-Pacific strategy
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is headed off to Japan and Malaysia as…
Chinese surveillance equipment company appeals Ottawa’s shutdown order
OTTAWA — A Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems is appealing a federal government directive…
Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford agree to study new energy corridors, more trade
CALGARY — The premiers of Alberta and Ontario agreed Monday to a feasibility study of…
Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon asked to explain comments on 1998 sex assault
MONTRÉAL — Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon was asked to explain his public comments…
Upgrade to charge against man with al-Qaida ties as punishment for alleged terrorism
MONTREAL — A federal prosecutor has announced he will invoke a little-used provision on terrorism…
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank
OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada’s premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking…
Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada’s deadline remains in place
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world…
Big tent or small? John Rustad and the battle for the soul of the B.C. Conservatives
VICTORIA — Dave Sharkey still remembers how he felt about the future of the Conservative…
In the news today: Evacuation order issued in Kelowna due to wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Convicted murderer Lori Bill Germa escapes from Archambault Institution in Quebec
MONTREAL — A 69-year-old convicted murderer that escaped from a prison in Quebec’s Laurentians area…
Report details prison assault that led to B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton’s death
An investigation report detailing the prison assault that led to the death of B.C. serial…