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Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules

Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules

OTTAWA — Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government's plans to cut its procurement costs could compromise the public's access to parliamentary, Supreme Court and other official proceedings in both official languages.
Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine in northwestern British Columbia have enough air, water and food for an "extended stay," the mine's majority owner said Wednesday. The statement from Newmont Corp.
Prime Minister Mark Carney visits his birthplace in Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits his birthplace in Northwest Territories

FORT SMITH — Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the town where he was born Wednesday, as he travels across the Northwest Territories.
Defence wants absolute discharge for Barber in 'Freedom Convoy' trial

Defence wants absolute discharge for Barber in 'Freedom Convoy' trial

OTTAWA — A lawyer for one of two leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" facing sentencing told an Ottawa court Wednesday her client should not be left with a criminal record.
Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Opponents from Washington state of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada are vowing to fight, saying the ongoing trade war has delivered a heavy blow to American border communities. In a conference call led by Democrat U.S.
Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

OTTAWA — A new think tank report is questioning how the federal and provincial governments' sprint to build major infrastructure projects might affect Indigenous Peoples' rights — and warns that it could end up pitting Indigenous communities against
Luck and a rooftop sprinkler saved a Jasper home and its neighbours from wildfire

Luck and a rooftop sprinkler saved a Jasper home and its neighbours from wildfire

JASPER, ALTA. — When locals on the far west side of Jasper, Alta., returned to their homes last August, they suddenly felt a great distance away from their small mountain town.
Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto's housing funding over sixplex decision

Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto's housing funding over sixplex decision

OTTAWA — Claiming the city is falling short on its promise to ramp up density, federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson is threatening to pull some of Toronto's housing funding.
Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security agreement draws closer.
Publication ban on hearing to decide if festival suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo fit for trial

Publication ban on hearing to decide if festival suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo fit for trial

VANCOUVER — A judge has imposed a publication ban on a hearing to determine if the man accused of killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is fit to stand trial.
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