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Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
July 03, 2026 - 10:28 AM

OTTAWA — The federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said this week.
What's in the multi-billion-dollar B.C.-Canada prosperity MOU?
July 02, 2026 - 12:56 PM

VANCOUVER — An economic deal between Canada and British Columbia that was unveiled in Vancouver on Thursday describes commitments that Prime Minister Mark Carney says will help unlock more than $200 billion in new investment.
Alberta planning post-Canada Day pipeline announcement
July 01, 2026 - 1:00 AM

CALGARY — It's the Alberta government's self-imposed deadline to submit its proposal for a new West Coast oil pipeline to the federal major projects office.
Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week
June 30, 2026 - 12:25 PM

CALGARY — The Alberta government is poised to make an announcement about its plans for a new West Coast oil pipeline on Thursday, but experts say industry skepticism is well warranted.
More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says
June 27, 2026 - 9:22 AM

MONTREAL — A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave of Haitians trying to enter from the United States after a court decision allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters in Haiti and Syria.
Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
June 27, 2026 - 3:00 AM

OTTAWA — Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the temperature between unions and employers — particularly when labour acrimony threatens to disrupt critical industries.
Red, white and blue: Canada fans taste defeat for first time at World Cup
June 24, 2026 - 11:55 PM

VANCOUVER — Canada fans have tasted defeat for the first time at the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Switzerland, on a day that started with emotional tributes to injured Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné, then brought them down from the high of last week's massive win over Qatar.
Dredging of Vancouver's Burrard approved to make room for big oil tankers
June 24, 2026 - 5:07 PM

VICTORIA — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says it has received all federal permits to allow for the dredging of Vancouver's Burrard Inlet, making room for larger oil tankers loading up from the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects
June 24, 2026 - 12:06 PM

OTTAWA — Almost a year after the federal government's Bill C-5 was rushed through Parliament, Ottawa is finally looking to use its new powers to expedite projects deemed to be in the national interest.
In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?
June 24, 2026 - 1:16 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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Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu

What's in the multi-billion-dollar B.C.-Canada prosperity MOU?

Alberta planning post-Canada Day pipeline announcement

Alberta poised to make West Coast pipeline announcement later this week

More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says

Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister

Red, white and blue: Canada fans taste defeat for first time at World Cup

Dredging of Vancouver's Burrard approved to make room for big oil tankers

Arctic roads, nuclear repository first to be designated as national interest projects

In the news today: Major projects, a look at police deaths, World Cup economic boost?

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