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Northern Gateway pipeline proposal stymied after court quashes approval
VANCOUVER – The Canadian government failed in its duty to consult with aboriginal people before…
Trudeau government launches task force to study marijuana legalization
OTTAWA – The federal government established a travelling task force Thursday that will spend the…
Canucks sign highly-coveted scorer Loui Eriksson to six-year contract
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Canucks signed highly-coveted free agent forward Loui Eriksson to a six-year,…
Canada’s Brooke Henderson repeats as winner of Portland Classic
PORTLAND, Ore. – Canada's Brooke Henderson survived some tense moments on the back nine on…
Canada Post issues 72-hour lockout notice; work stoppage possible Friday
OTTAWA – The federal government will stay out of a looming work stoppage at Canada…
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years in prison for murder
PRETORIA, South Africa – Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympian described by a judge as a…
Fort McMurray fire costliest disaster on record, Insurance Bureau of Canada says
CALGARY – The wildfire that rendered the heart of oilsands country a charred and ashy…
Offer of 30-day bargaining truce founders over ‘poison pill’: postal union
OTTAWA – Hope that a work stoppage at Canada Post could be avoided for at…
Canada’s Raonic falls to Murray in straight sets at Wimbledon final
LONDON – Milos Raonic battled all match trying to get to a level that was…
‘Lives are going to be shortened:’ Fort McMurray firefighters fear for health
Many Fort McMurray firefighters, unable to wear their usual air masks while battling a giant…
Taylor Swift tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid celebs
LOS ANGELES – There's no "Blank Space" in Taylor Swift's bank account. The singer-songwriter tops…
Calgary girl matching missing 5-year-old seen morning before mother found dead
Calgary police say a girl matching the description of a missing five-year-old was spotted about…
France calls up reservist forces after deadly Nice rampage
NICE, France – France called up thousands of reserve security forces Friday as authorities tried…
‘Ghostbusters’ holds its own, but ‘Life of Pets’ still No. 1
NEW YORK – After months of prerelease debate, Sony Picture's female-led "Ghostbusters" reboot arrived in…
Climbing e-cigarette use among teens require federal regulations: study
VANCOUVER – Parents and doctors questioning teens about whether they smoke should also be asking…
The Latest: Police: Attacker sought revenge on ‘infidels’
BERLIN – The Latest on the German train attack (all times local): 4:50 p.m. A…
Attached to the Hip: Artists reflect on the legacy of Canada’s prolific rockers
TORONTO – Today marks the start of what's expected to be a bittersweet chapter in…
User survey reveals drugs of choice in Thompson-Okanagan
INTERIOR HEALTH LEADS THE WAY IN DISTRIBUTION OF NALOXONE KITS THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A recent survey…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: U.S. politics: The Democratic…
Garneau confirms DOT-111 cars won’t be able to transport crude oil as of Nov. 1
MONTREAL – Canada will put a stop to the transport of crude oil by older…
If hackers wanted to mess with Dem convention, mission accomplished on Day 1
PHILADEPHIA, United States – The first day of the Democratic convention included an FBI investigation,…
Gord Downie’s shiny tour wardrobe ‘a celebration,’ says Canadian designer
TORONTO – Gord Downie has always been a flamboyant showman. For the Tragically Hip's latest…
Mom: Warning didn’t keep slain son safe at Florida nightclub
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Stephanie White clutched a stack of photos while sitting in a…
BlackBerry launches new smartphone with emphasis on beefed-up security
TORONTO – In a bid to once again make its struggling hardware business profitable, BlackBerry…