No single factor led to water main failure in Calgary: preliminary report
A preliminary report into the feeder main failure in Calgary that led to two rounds of water restrictions earlier this year has indicated that it wasn't caused by any one factor.
First presumptive human case of H5N1 avian flu acquired in Canada detected in teen
British Columbia's Ministry of Health says the first suspected human case of highly pathogenic avian flu contracted in Canada has been detected in B.C.
Mercury downstream of Yukon mining disaster, other chemicals also above 'objectives'
The Yukon government says mercury has been detected in water samples three kilometres downstream from a gold mine disaster that spilled several million tonnes of contaminated rock in June.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to attend embassy Trump inauguration party
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith plans to attend the Canadian Embassy's inauguration party in Washington, D.C., where she is to remotely watch the swearing-in of U.S. president-elect Donald ...
Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition
The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation on the question with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring.
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to expedite complaint from Jewish teachers' group
A group of teachers says British Columbia's Human Rights Tribunal has agreed to expedite a complaint of antisemitism against their union as more allegations surface.
Retail sales up solidly in October as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy's steady growth.
Ottawa rules out early intervention to end Canada Post strike
The Liberal government in Ottawa is signalling it's not currently planning to intervene to end the Canada Post strike, even though the two sides appear to be far apart and the strike is hitting at the ...
Immigration cuts will help housing gap, PBO says, but less than government projects
The federal government is overestimating the impact its cuts to immigration will have on the country's housing shortage, the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer said in a new report.
Acadian journalist appointed lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the appointment of a former journalist and women's rights advocate as the next lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick.
S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also sink
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down more than 150 points Friday, weighed down by losses in the energy sector, while U.S. stock markets also fell.
N.B. fiscal update projects bigger deficit due to 'significant' travel nurse costs
New Brunswick's new Liberal finance minister is projecting a deficit of $92.1 million for the current fiscal year, a reversal from the $40.9-million surplus budgeted last spring by the previous ...