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Smoke covering parts of U.S. as wildfires continue to rage in Saskatchewan, Manitoba
Swaths of smoke from wildfires that have torched buildings and forced thousands from their homes…
Smith says she sees a ‘breakthrough’ in talks with Americans on energy
WASHINGTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Wednesday there’s been a “breakthrough” in conversations…
Eby says he won’t be changing mind on another B.C. pipeline, rebuffing Ford
B.C. Premier David Eby says he won’t be throwing his support behind a new oil…
About 15,000 have fled Saskatchewan wildfires and more coming: Premier Moe
PRINCE ALBERT — As Manitoba grapples with wildfires that have forced more than 17,000 people…
Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified
SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday’s gathering of the country’s premiers to talk…
Removing Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture products a priority, says Carney
SASKATOON — The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian…
Wildfire forces more out in Saskatchewan, hotels open up for Manitoba evacuees
Winnipeg hotels were opening up Monday to evacuees who fled their homes due to raging…
Vancouver mayor, city councillors to meet with federal officials in Ottawa
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says a planned trip to Ottawa this week to…
Former national chief calls for list of demands as PM, premiers talk infrastructure
OTTAWA — The former national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is calling for…
Liberals pressed to reveal how much revenue U.S. tariff response has raised
OTTAWA — The Conservatives pushed the federal government on Monday to disclose how much revenue…
First Nations infrastructure critical but not nation-building: minister
OTTAWA — The new Crown-Indigenous relations minister says there’s a “critical” need to build up…
Ontario inks trade deals with Saskatchewan and Alberta ahead of meeting with Carney
SASKATOON — Alberta and Saskatchewan signed agreements with Ontario on Sunday to remove trade barriers…
In the news today: Cooler week ahead as fires burn by Flin Flon, Man.
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Carney discusses “partnerships” with oil and gas executives in Calgary
CALGARY — Prime Minister Mark Carney sat down with oil and gas executives in Calgary…
Canadian wildfire smoke causes ‘very unhealthy’ conditions in American Midwest and reaches Europe
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires carried another day of poor air quality south…
Ports, mines and pipelines top premiers’ wish lists ahead of meeting with Carney
OTTAWA — Canada’s premiers are heading into to a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney…
Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city…
Ottawa’s plan to ‘fast-track’ infrastructure doesn’t go far enough: Poilievre
OTTAWA — As Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre argues the government’s plan to speed up key…
Chief says infrastructure drive could trigger another Idle No More protest movement
OTTAWA — A First Nations chief is warning that Canada is “staring down the barrel”…
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for ‘national interest’ projects
OTTAWA — The federal government is developing a “national interest” bill to fast-track nation-building projects…
Via Rail subsidiary paid Quebec marketing firm $330K as it pivoted to high-speed rail
MONTREAL — A federal Crown corporation paid more than $330,000 to an outside marketing firm…
Western premiers agree to develop new economic corridors, call for federal support
YELLOWKNIFE — Canada’s western premiers say they’ve agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic…
In the news today: Do Canadians trust their government? G7 finance summit wraps up
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Eby laments separatism push as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
YELLOWKNIFE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says separatism discussions in some parts of the…