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Yukon government directs gold mining firm to devise water treatment plan after spill

Yukon government directs gold mining firm to devise water treatment plan after spill

WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA — Yukon mines minister John Streicker says that the Eagle Gold mine disaster that involved a release of cyanide solution has the territory's residents "justly concerned" about the implications on Yukoners' way of life "for g
Canada, U.S. governments reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty

Canada, U.S. governments reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Canadian and U.S. governments have reached a deal on how to modernize the Columbia River Treaty, the decades-old agreement that regulates the waterway that flows from southeastern British Columbia into Washington state.
B.C. seeking outside firefighting help as heat triggers eruption of wildfire activity

B.C. seeking outside firefighting help as heat triggers eruption of wildfire activity

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's emergency management minister says the province is proactively working to secure extra firefighters to deal with what she called the "potential for a drastically accelerated wildfire situation.
B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

B.C. rejects Henry report backing non-prescribed alternates to fentanyl, other drugs

VICTORIA — B.C's Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry joked that "the earth shook" with Thursday's release of her report on the safer-supply drug program, referring to an earthquake lightly felt on Vancouver Island that morning.
Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

Mark Carney would be 'outstanding' addition to federal politics, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Mark Carney would be an "outstanding addition" to federal politics, the prime minister said Thursday, in response to speculation that he is trying to recruit the former Bank of Canada governor to join his cabinet.
Canada to work with Finland, U.S. on 'Ice Pact' to build icebreakers

Canada to work with Finland, U.S. on 'Ice Pact' to build icebreakers

OTTAWA — Canada has signed a trilateral agreement with Finland and the U.S. to boost the production of icebreakers in an effort to safeguard the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Canada Revenue Agency order to seize Saskatchewan money unusual, say experts

Canada Revenue Agency order to seize Saskatchewan money unusual, say experts

REGINA — Legal experts say the federal government has taken an extraordinary step in trying to take $28 million from Saskatchewan’s bank account for not paying carbon levy money, a case that is to be argued in court Friday.
Poilievre delivers first speech to AFN, leaders confront him about Harper's legacy

Poilievre delivers first speech to AFN, leaders confront him about Harper's legacy

First Nations chiefs have heard enough promises and "performative reconciliation," Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Thursday, adding they deserve a partnership based on honest conversations.
Former Quebec junior hockey players released as they appeal sentences for sex assault

Former Quebec junior hockey players released as they appeal sentences for sex assault

QUEBEC CITY, Que. — Two former Quebec junior hockey players have been released as they appeal their prison sentences for sexually assaulting a minor at a hotel in June 2021 during a celebration of a Victoriaville Tigres championship win.
With most campus pro-Palestinian encampments gone, protesters look to the future

With most campus pro-Palestinian encampments gone, protesters look to the future

MONTREAL — The protest encampment at McGill University was the first of its kind in the country, and its dismantling this week has left activists and observers wondering what comes next for the pro-Palestinian movement in Canada.
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