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Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable energy expansion

Federal minister says nuclear power is key part of renewable energy expansion

VANCOUVER — The federal minister responsible for innovation and industry says Canada could be at risk of losing out on attracting green industries if it doesn't consider all options for renewable electricity, which he says include nuclear power.
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Resignation of three town councillors latest shock to small Quebec town

Resignation of three town councillors latest shock to small Quebec town

MONTREAL — What began as a disagreement over an alcohol expense by a library volunteer in Ste-Pétronille, Que., has escalated into a political crisis that has upended the small village east of Quebec City and shaken its governing body.
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Beijing is looking for a closer relationship with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?

Beijing is looking for a closer relationship with Ottawa. Should Canada play ball?

OTTAWA — Beijing is seeking to improve relations with Ottawa after years of diplomatic unease, and though it's not clear whether Canada is ready to play ball, some experts say there are practical reasons to look for better co-operation.
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'You can hear it': Those with low vision can enjoy the eclipse with interactive tools

'You can hear it': Those with low vision can enjoy the eclipse with interactive tools

Total solar eclipses like the much-anticipated one taking place on Monday are usually thought of as visual experiences.
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B.C.’s first female lieutenant-governor, Iona Campagnolo, dies at 91

B.C.’s first female lieutenant-governor, Iona Campagnolo, dies at 91

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed former B.C. lieutenant-governor Iona Campagnolo has died at the age of 91. Campagnolo was appointed as the province's 27th lieutenant-governor in 2001.
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RCMP cancel Amber Alert for four-month-old B.C. boy allegedly taken by his mom

RCMP cancel Amber Alert for four-month-old B.C. boy allegedly taken by his mom

LANGLEY, B.C. — Mounties in Langley, B.C., say they are cancelling the Amber Alert issued for a four-month-old boy who was allegedly abducted by his mother on Thursday. Police say in a statement that the child was located and is safe and sound.
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Drone images show trapped B.C. orca calf is healthy female, Fisheries Department says

Drone images show trapped B.C. orca calf is healthy female, Fisheries Department says

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — The young killer whale stranded in the lagoon off Vancouver Island is a girl.
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Manslaughter charges stayed against B.C. officers accused in Indigenous man's death

Manslaughter charges stayed against B.C. officers accused in Indigenous man's death

VICTORIA — Family members of a British Columbia Indigenous man who died after being arrested nearly seven years ago were "absolutely shocked" to learn that the manslaughter charges against two of the Mounties involved have been stayed, Dale Culver's
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Whitehorse Star newspaper to cease publication after 124 years covering Yukon

Whitehorse Star newspaper to cease publication after 124 years covering Yukon

WHITEHORSE — The Whitehorse Star newspaper in Yukon is closing after 124 years. The newspaper's front page on Friday announced that its last publication day will be May 17.
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Evacuation of Kelowna, B.C., apartment near construction site extended for two weeks

Evacuation of Kelowna, B.C., apartment near construction site extended for two weeks

KELOWNA — More than 80 residents from a low-income apartment building in Kelowna, B.C., have learned they won't be able to return to their homes for at least another two weeks.
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