Stop producing nuclear waste until we can dispose of it, critics urge Canada

Toronto’s density, old sewer system lead to issues with flooding, observers say

TORONTO — Steady rain and thunderstorm warnings in Toronto on Tuesday had residents bracing for waterlogged streets and transit delays for the third time in as...

‘Don’t pull out your gun’: Banff bison herd protected as wildlife on public land

EDMONTON — A plains bison herd has officially been protected as wildlife on provincial land near Banff National Park. The ministerial order by Environment and Parks...

U.S. to impose anti dumping duties of 24% plus on Canadian made pipe

The United States has opened a new battleground in its trade war with the world, announcing preliminary anti-dumping duties on large-diameter welded pipe from Canada and...

B.C. premier says wildfires prompted unprecedented second state of emergency

VANCOUVER — Premier John Horgan says successive B.C. governments have budgeted “laughable” amounts of money to fight wildfires that are becoming all too common through the...

PM to visit northern B.C. as cabinet holds retreat amid wildfire crisis

NANAIMO, B.C. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his newly shuffled cabinet gathered Tuesday for a retreat on Vancouver Island, under smoke-filled skies amid a province-wide...

Nova Scotia to face surgical delays as replacements sought for Saudi trainees

HALIFAX — The pending departure of almost 60 Saudi Arabian medical residents because of a diplomatic spat will cause surgical delays over the coming months, says...

Chinese ambassador hopes to speed trade talks with Canada amid protectionism

TORONTO — China’s ambassador to Canada said Monday he hopes to make progress on a free-trade agreement with Canada and others amid his country’s rising trade...

Lottery for parent sponsorship to be replaced, more applications to be accepted

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government is scrapping an unpopular lottery system for reuniting immigrants with their parents and grandparents and is increasing the number of sponsorship...

Indigenous patients still waiting for equity in health care system: CMA health summit

WINNIPEG — First Nations doctors shared personal stories at a national health summit to demonstrate how Indigenous patients still face racism and unequal access to treatment...