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Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a 'game-changer' but will take time
May 26, 2025 - 12:48 PM

Experts say the potential linking of British Columbia's power grid with Yukon would be a game-changer for the territory's quality of life and economy, but realization would likely take more than a decade.
Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta
May 06, 2025 - 3:48 PM

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is urging her Ontario counterpart Doug Ford to mind his own business when it comes to talk of separating from Canada.
Canada 'open for business,' minister says as Ottawa pushes critical minerals mining
March 03, 2025 - 1:51 PM

OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says that while other countries isolate themselves from foreign investment, Canada is "open for business."
Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'
January 20, 2025 - 6:46 PM

EDMONTON - Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024
January 01, 2025 - 12:00 AM

A look at news events in January 2024:
Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024
December 12, 2024 - 1:00 AM

A look at news events in January 2024:
Quebec won't fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim ‘victory’
September 19, 2024 - 1:00 AM

MONTREAL - After years fighting against the opening of a mining project with ties to the Pentagon, Louis Saint-Hilaire is breathing a sigh of relief.
Yukon government ready to step in after mine disaster, firm's silence 'unhelpful'
July 18, 2024 - 3:01 PM

WHITEHORSE - Yukon's deputy mining minister says it's "unfortunate and frankly unhelpful" that the owners of the Eagle Gold mine have been "silent in general" about action to remedy a disastrous ore slide that spilled hundreds of millions of litres of cyanide solution.
In the news today: Oilers beat Stars to advance to Stanley Cup final
June 03, 2024 - 3:33 AM

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning
April 16, 2024 - 2:06 PM

EDMONTON - Documents released under Alberta Freedom of Information laws confirm the United Conservative Party government was talking with the coal industry about relaxing a policy that protected the Rocky Mountains from open-pit mines long before making those plans public.
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a 'game-changer' but will take time

Danielle Smith dismisses Doug Ford's warning against separatist threats from Alberta

Canada 'open for business,' minister says as Ottawa pushes critical minerals mining

Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024

Year in review: A look at news events in January 2024

Quebec won't fund graphite mine project tied to Pentagon; locals claim ‘victory’

Yukon government ready to step in after mine disaster, firm's silence 'unhelpful'

In the news today: Oilers beat Stars to advance to Stanley Cup final

Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning

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