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Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.'s Peace River region

Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.'s Peace River region

DAWSON CREEK — The Peace River Regional District in northeastern British Columbia has issued an evacuation order for properties threatened by an out-of-control wildfire.
Ottawa tabling bill to skirt impact assessment law for 'national interest' projects

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 with a streamlined regulatory approval process as a substitute for reviews under the Impact Assessment Act.
Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll

Almost 70 per cent of Canadians surveyed want child vaccines to be mandatory: poll

A new poll suggests nearly 70 per cent of Canadians support mandatory childhood vaccinations, but at least one public health official says she's uncomfortable with the idea of forcing parents to immunize their kids.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs back on after appeals court decision

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are still hitting most countries around the world after a federal appeals court temporarily paused a decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Five things you need to know as Trump's tariffs go back to court

Five things you need to know as Trump's tariffs go back to court

WASHINGTON — The world buckled up for another roller-coaster ride of uncertainty this week as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff agenda made its way through the courts.
One of accused hockey players tells sex assault trial about threesome invitation

One of accused hockey players tells sex assault trial about threesome invitation

LONDON — The invitation to take part in a threesome came in a text message, followed by a phone call, one of five hockey players accused of sexual assault testified Thursday. Carter Hart told a London, Ont.
Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project

Conservative Senate leader criticizes $330K rebrand of high-speed rail project

MONTREAL — The Senate Opposition leader says it was "irresponsible" for a federal Crown corporation to spend $330,000 on a rebranding exercise for a high-speed rail line. During Senate question period on Wednesday, Conservative Sen.
Quebec Premier François Legault to seek federal funds for Churchill Falls power lines

Quebec Premier François Legault to seek federal funds for Churchill Falls power lines

QUÉBEC — Quebec Premier François Legault says he will ask the federal government to help finance the transmission lines for hydroelectricity projects connecting his province and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada's zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey

Car shoppers pessimistic about Canada's zero-emissions vehicle sales target: survey

A new survey has found that the majority of car buyers don't think the Canadian government can achieve its target of 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, as interest in electric vehicle purchases remains largely unchanged from last year.
Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy's new submarine fleet

Saab, CAE to work jointly on training for Royal Canadian Navy's new submarine fleet

OTTAWA — Swedish defence manufacturer Saab and Canadian tech company CAE Inc. say they will work together to create training simulators for the Royal Canadian Navy's next submarine fleet.