Canada

Vancouver port open to recommendations from TSB after seaplane-boat collision

VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it is "certainly possible" that rules surrounding seaplanes operating in the city's downtown harbour could change in light of an aircraft colliding...

Jun 11, 2024

Three times more Quebec homes could be in flood zones when new maps released

MONTREAL - The Quebec government estimates the number of homes located in flood zones could triple in the province when new flood maps are released. The province's environment minister discussed the f...

Jun 11, 2024

Environment Canada predicts warm summer across country, especially the east

Environment Canada is predicting a warmer-than-usual summer for the entire country, with the provinces east of Manitoba sweltering the most. But meteorologist Jennifer Smith says rain is harder to pre...

Jun 11, 2024

Iconic B.C. museum reopens after 'cutting-edge' 18-month seismic upgrade

VANCOUVER - One of Canada's most prominent museums is reopening after an 18-month upgrade for "cutting-edge" base-isolation retrofitting that would allow it to survive a once-in-2,500-year earthquake....

Jun 11, 2024

Freeland to oilsands: Tax credit nearly law, time to start building carbon capture

OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says a major federal tax credit to help build carbon capture projects is almost in place and she wants to see quick progress on the project promised by Cana...

Jun 11, 2024

Federal Court judge finds minister took too long in case of endangered spotted owl

A judge has sided with a British Columbia group that argued the federal environment minister took too long by waiting more than eight months to recommend an emergency protection order for the endanger...

Jun 11, 2024

Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax

OTTAWA - The Conservatives say they will oppose new tax measures introduced in the Liberal budget. The Conservatives have not previously stated their position on the government's plan to increase capi...

Jun 11, 2024

Global body reviewing Canada's human-rights credentials over discrimination complaint

OTTAWA - A global human-rights alliance affiliated with the United Nations says it is reviewing the Canadian Human Rights Commission's compliance with international principles. The Global Alliance of ...

Jun 11, 2024

Vancouver police arrest five, seize drugs, in Quebec gang investigation

VANCOUVER - Vancouver police have arrested five men, and recovered more than 24 kilograms of illicit drugs, after a lengthy investigation into a gang originally from Quebec. A statement from the depar...

Jun 11, 2024

Green Leader Elizabeth May says no list of disloyal MPs in full spy watchdog report

OTTAWA - The Green Party's Elizabeth May says she believes the small number of MPs named in a recent spy watchdog report did not knowingly set out to betray Canada. May said Tuesday she is "vastly rel...

Jun 11, 2024