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Smoke covering parts of U.S. as wildfires continue to rage in Saskatchewan, Manitoba

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 in Western Canada have drifted as far as Newfoundland and Labrador in the east and Texas in the south.
Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

Pressure mounts on Carney to match Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum

OTTAWA — Canada's steel industry is calling on the federal government to quickly match U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum — part of a growing chorus demanding swift retaliation.
Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons

Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons

OTTAWA — The government's reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of Commons Wednesday. It was adopted "on division," meaning no recorded vote was held. It does not need a vote in the Senate.
Smith says she sees a 'breakthrough' in talks with Americans on energy

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 with Americans on Canada's role in the United States' quest for energy dominance as President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to cause uncert
Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos

Two lots of birth control pills recalled because they contained too many placebos

TORONTO — Health Canada says a pharmaceutical company has recalled two lots of Seasonale birth control because the packages contain too many placebo pills. The agency says Teva Canada Ltd.
Prisoners allege pandemic rules 'wreaked havoc' on minds in class-action lawsuit

Prisoners allege pandemic rules 'wreaked havoc' on minds in class-action lawsuit

VANCOUVER — Federal prison inmates who allege they were subjected to inhumane treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic have cleared a crucial legal hurdle to move forward with a class-action lawsuit filed five years ago against the Canadian government.
RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war

RCMP says it will collect info on possible war crimes in Gaza war

OTTAWA — The RCMP says it will "proactively" collect information about possible war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the Israel-Hamas armed conflict.
‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

‘Another universe of pain and suffering’: Patients allege neglectful obstetrical and gynecological care by Toronto doctor

TORONTO — Marie-Louise Fitrion says she was asleep in a hospital bed when she woke up to an obstetrician’s hand in her vagina. It was Oct.
Immigration minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims

Immigration minister defends border bill's restrictions on asylum claims

OTTAWA — Safeguards have been written into the government's border bill to ensure civil rights and due process are upheld in proposed immigration regulations, Immigration Minister Lena Diab said Wednesday.
New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries

New Montreal square lined with orange cones after reports of tripping, injuries

MONTREAL — A brand new Montreal public square that is designed to resemble a "suspended blossoming meadow" is lined with orange construction cones after reports that people were tripping over its concrete terrain.
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