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Canadian wool and yarn producers look to untangle themselves from the U.S.
September 05, 2026 - 3:00 AM

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs have led to a tangle of red tape and extra expenses for Canadian wool producers and hobbyists, and some are walking away from their U.S. customers altogether.
Assembly of First Nations rejects 'discredited' theory of of Innu history in Labrador
July 15, 2026 - 3:59 PM

ST. JOHN'S — The Assembly of First Nations passed a motion Tuesday denouncing what the Innu Nation says is the Newfoundland and Labrador's government's reliance on a "discredited and unscientific" theory that Innu arrived in the province just 300 years ago.
Illegal harvest of Yukon sheep leads to $100,000 in fines against Alaskan hunters
July 14, 2026 - 6:22 PM

Officials from the Yukon and Alaska say two thinhorn sheep that were harvested illegally in the Canadian territory have been returned, following the resolution of a cross-border poaching case that resulted in more than $100,000 in combined fines.
Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
July 03, 2026 - 9:49 AM

Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian living rooms for decades with his long-running CBC TV show, has died at age 89.
'Important that we unite': Canadians cheering on Canadiens in Stanley Cup bid
May 06, 2026 - 1:00 AM

EDMONTON — James Obenauer-Fossett may have an Edmonton Oilers tattoo on his shoulder, but for this playoff run the Habs have his allegiance.
Conservatives call for federal relief at the pumps as Iran war pushes prices up
April 02, 2026 - 1:38 PM

OTTAWA — The Conservatives are calling on the Liberals to give Canadians some relief at the pumps by suspending federal taxes on gas and diesel for the rest of the year.
Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback
March 25, 2026 - 4:30 PM

OTTAWA — Gun control advocacy group PolySeSouvient blames "weak political leadership" for what it calls "poor participation" in a federal compensation program for banned firearms.
Feds say more than 51,000 firearms reported as compensation program nears close
March 23, 2026 - 3:11 PM

OTTAWA — Gun owners have reported more than 51,000 firearms to the federal government with one week left to go in a program to provide compensation for banned guns, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Monday.
Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge of federal firearms ban
March 19, 2026 - 12:01 PM

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada agreed on Thursday to hear a challenge of a Liberal government ban on firearms models and variants it considers fit for the battlefield, not for hunting and sport shooting.
In the news today: Carney meets Starmer, high fuel costs, Canadians win Oscars
March 16, 2026 - 1:25 AM

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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Canadian wool and yarn producers look to untangle themselves from the U.S.

Assembly of First Nations rejects 'discredited' theory of of Innu history in Labrador

Illegal harvest of Yukon sheep leads to $100,000 in fines against Alaskan hunters

Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show

'Important that we unite': Canadians cheering on Canadiens in Stanley Cup bid

Conservatives call for federal relief at the pumps as Iran war pushes prices up

Gun control group criticizes Ottawa over 'poor participation' in firearm buyback

Feds say more than 51,000 firearms reported as compensation program nears close

Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge of federal firearms ban

In the news today: Carney meets Starmer, high fuel costs, Canadians win Oscars

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