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Ontario issues order to company on benzene emissions

Ontario issues order to company on benzene emissions

TORONTO — Ontario's environment ministry has ordered a Sarnia-area chemical company to get its benzene emissions under control after a neighbouring First Nation raised concerns.
'Good luck with that': PM says Saskatchewan premier shouldn't pick fight with CRA

'Good luck with that': PM says Saskatchewan premier shouldn't pick fight with CRA

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on Wednesday that the Canada Revenue Agency is "very, very good" at getting the money it's owed.
US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack

US Rep. Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has died at 65 after a heart attack

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., of New Jersey, died Wednesday after a heart attack this month that left him hospitalized, officials said. He was 65. In a statement, Gov.
BoC officials split on when to start cutting interest rates, summary shows

BoC officials split on when to start cutting interest rates, summary shows

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is offering more details today about its discussions on rate cut timing. The central bank released its summary of deliberations, which detailed the governing council's discussions during its most recent decision.
Poll suggests half of Canadians have negative opinion of latest Liberal budget

Poll suggests half of Canadians have negative opinion of latest Liberal budget

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests the Liberals have not won over voters with their latest budget, though there is broad support for their plan to build millions of homes.
First Quantum preparing for post-election talks in Panama

First Quantum preparing for post-election talks in Panama

TORONTO — First Quantum is preparing for post-election negotiations in Panama in the hopes a solution can be reached for its currently shuttered Cobre Panama mine, said chief executive Tristan Pascall on Wednesday.
How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws

How Republican-led states far from the US-Mexico border are rushing to pass tough immigration laws

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Republican-led states are rushing to give broader immigration enforcement powers to local police and impose criminal penalties for those living in the country illegally as the issue of migrants crossing the U.S.
LGBTQ+ rallies to be held across Canada, billed as largest since marriage equality

LGBTQ+ rallies to be held across Canada, billed as largest since marriage equality

Organizations across the country are gearing up for what they describe as the largest LGBTQ+ mobilization since the push for marriage equality.
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you

What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you

No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.
Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand

Feds need 'nuanced' approach to ensure public sector doesn't lose tech talent: Anand

TORONTO — Treasury Board President Anita Anand says Canada has to take a "nuanced" approach to shrinking its public service in order to protect some of its tech worker ranks.
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