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First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement

EDMONTON — Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains.

Mar 9, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Tories block NDP attempt to break legislative impasse in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Federal Conservatives are coming under fire from all sides for obstructing the minority Liberal government's legislative agenda.

Mar 9, 2021 3:56 PM Read more >

Northwest Territories sees spike in illegal caribou hunting along ice roads

YELLOWKNIFE — Officials in the Northwest Territories say hunters are illegally killing caribou in vulnerable herds along the territory's ice roads.

Mar 9, 2021 3:39 PM Read more >

Ontario becomes first province to prioritize pregnancy in vaccination rollout

After months of shifting advice, Ontario has become the first Canadian province to prioritize pregnant women in a vaccine rollout plan, without special conditions.

Mar 9, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

Leaders welcome military's first female deputy commander, demand action on misconduct

OTTAWA — Federal leaders were united Tuesday in welcoming Lt.-Gen.

Mar 9, 2021 3:20 PM Read more >

Legal challenge launched against Canada's federally mandated quarantine hotel policy

TORONTO — A constitutional rights advocacy group is mounting a legal challenge to the federal government's quarantine hotel policy, arguing it infringes on Canadians' fundamental rights.

Mar 9, 2021 3:03 PM Read more >

Nunavut community of Arviat to loosen COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday

IQALUIT — Nunavut health officials say some COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Arviat on Wednesday, more than 110 days after the community went into lock down. The territory's chief public health officer, Dr.

Mar 9, 2021 3:01 PM Read more >

Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister says taxpayers won’t be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL oil pipeline. “Our total exposure is just under $1.3 billion.

Mar 9, 2021 1:59 PM Read more >

Now not the time to talk about breaking with the monarchy, Trudeau says

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday he's not eager for a debate over the future of the monarchy in the wake of allegations of racism at Buckingham Palace.

Mar 9, 2021 12:32 PM Read more >

Tories, NDP say more support needed for sectors hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA — Opposition parties are pushing the federal Liberals for targeted COVID-19 relief for some badly hit sectors.

Mar 9, 2021 12:06 PM Read more >