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Liberals pressed to reveal how much revenue U.S. tariff response has raised
OTTAWA — The Conservatives pushed the federal government on Monday to disclose how much revenue…
B.C. primary care review underway, part of NDP’s confidence deal with Greens
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has launched a review of its primary health care…
First Nations infrastructure critical but not nation-building: minister
OTTAWA — The new Crown-Indigenous relations minister says there’s a “critical” need to build up…
Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney
SASKATOON — Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers…
Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
While images of wildfires capture their ferocity, data can provide insight into how bad a…
In the news today: Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney discusses “partnerships” with oil and gas executives in Calgary
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary…
Canadian wildfire smoke causes ‘very unhealthy’ conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south…
Eby heads to Asia on trade mission as Indigenous leader pulls out due to Bills 14, 15
RICHMOND — British Columbia Premier David Eby said Saturday that he is confident that recent…
Emergency service for wildfire evacuees in northeastern B.C. extended
The British Columbia regional district where a wildfire continues to burn out of control has…
Ports, mines and pipelines top premiers’ wish lists ahead of meeting with Carney
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
More evacuations ordered as crews battle wildfires burning in Manitoba
FLIN FLON — More people in northern Manitoba were told to leave their homes Saturday…
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FBI says 6 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled ‘Free…
Illegal killing of mother bear orphans five cubs in B.C., triggering investigation
British Columbia’s Conservation Officer Service said an investigation is underway to find the person who…
Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city…
B.C. launches public safety program aimed at stopping non-violent street crime
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has launched a new public safety program aimed at reducing robbery,…
Ottawa’s plan to ‘fast-track’ infrastructure doesn’t go far enough: Poilievre
OTTAWA — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government’s plan to speed up key…
Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement
OTTAWA — A First Nations chief is warning that Canada is “staring down the barrel”…
New law forces B.C. legislator to quit her ‘part-time’ job as municipal councillor
VICTORIA — A B.C. Conservative legislator has lost what she called her “part-time” job as…
In the news today: Hot, dry weather on tap in Prairie wildfires fight
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread
PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against…
Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.’s Peace River region
DAWSON CREEK — The Peace River Regional District in northeastern British Columbia has issued an…
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for ‘national interest’ projects
OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a “national interest” bill to fast-track nation-building projects…
Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll
A new poll suggests nearly 70 per cent of Canadians support mandatory childhood vaccinations, but…