Canada

More than half of recent Senate appointments have ties to Liberal Party

Despite Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to rid the Senate of partisanship and patronage, most of the senators appointed to…

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Teck closes sale of B.C. coal mining operations to Swiss company

Teck Resources Ltd. says it has completed the sale of its remaining 77 per cent interest in its steel-making coal business…

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Lightning sparks more wildfires in northern Alberta as firefighters face another tough day

Slightly cooler temperatures are moving into central and northern Alberta where firefighters are still battling multiple out-of-control wildfires including several…

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AFN, federal government confirm $47.8B child welfare reform settlement offer

The Assembly of First Nations confirmed Thursday it has secured a commitment from Canada for $47.8 billion in funding over 10…

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Whitehorse hospital patients being treated in offices, hallways during latest capacity surge

The Whitehorse General Hospital is experiencing another capacity surge.  A bulletin posted to the Yukon Hospital Corporation website Thursday says…

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6.4M quake that struck off B.C. is part of recent ‘swarm’: agency

A trio of earthquakes, including one with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4, struck off the coast of Vancouver Island on Thursday morning,…

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Canada’s purchase of Inuvik hangar applauded by northerners and Arctic security experts

The Canadian government has purchased a strategically located aircraft hangar in Inuvik, N.W.T., for $8.6 million — a move that’s…

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B.C. minister, victim assistance sued over alleged privacy breach

WARNING: This story contains details of sexual abuse and ​​​intimate partner violence. A woman is suing the B.C. government and…

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Canada commits an extra $500M in military assistance as NATO rallies around Ukraine

Canada plans to commit an additional $500 million in military assistance to Ukraine this year, the federal government said on…

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Alberta issues fire ban for entire forest protection area as extreme temperatures continue

A fire ban has been implemented for Alberta’s entire forest protection amid scorching temperatures that have prompted heat warnings, strained crews…

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