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Yukon mine inspector directs Victoria Gold to shore up water treatment efforts

Yukon mine inspector directs Victoria Gold to shore up water treatment efforts

WHITEHORSE, YUKON — A Yukon mine inspector has ordered Victoria Gold to shore up its water treatment efforts, finding the company's plan to clean up after a disastrous spill of cyanide-laced-rock and water last month at its Eagle Gold mine is insuffi
Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

Manitoba Chiefs decry reduced federal funds for residential school searches

OTTAWA — The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs criticized the federal government for reducing funds to search the grounds of former residential schools, saying in a statement they are profoundly disappointed and outraged.
Quebec government funnels another $413 million to Airbus A220 program

Quebec government funnels another $413 million to Airbus A220 program

MIRABEL, QUE. — The Quebec government is injecting another $413 million into the Airbus A220 commercial jet program, formerly known as the C Series, in a bid to improve its return on investment.
One of Canada's new navy ships stopped in Hawaii after taking on water

One of Canada's new navy ships stopped in Hawaii after taking on water

OTTAWA — One of the country's newest navy ships is tied up in a U.S. port after it sprung a leak and took on 20,000 litres of water. HMCS Max Bernays is one of Canada's new Arctic and offshore patrol ships, built in Halifax by Irving Shipyards.
Trudeau's hand-picked candidate for Montreal byelection riles aspiring contenders

Trudeau's hand-picked candidate for Montreal byelection riles aspiring contenders

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to hand-pick a candidate for a riding in an upcoming Montreal byelection isn't being well-received by three aspiring contenders who spent months campaigning only to be shunted aside.
Three people from Laval, Que., killed in small plane crash in northeastern Ohio

Three people from Laval, Que., killed in small plane crash in northeastern Ohio

YOUNGSTOWN — Three people killed Friday when a small plane crashed while trying to make an emergency landing at an airport in northeastern Ohio have been identified as Quebec residents.
In the news today: Evacuation ordered for Jasper Park and townsite

In the news today: Evacuation ordered for Jasper Park and townsite

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community

Fuel spill sparks evacuation worries for Nunavut community

SANIKILUAQ, NVT. — A gasoline spill in Nunavut prompted what some officials characterized as an evacuation, although the territory's government says no evacuation was ordered.
Residents of Williams Lake, B.C., get front-row view of battle to save their town

Residents of Williams Lake, B.C., get front-row view of battle to save their town

WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Residents of Williams Lake, B.C.
Gaza protesters at University of Victoria clearing encampment after trespass notice

Gaza protesters at University of Victoria clearing encampment after trespass notice

VICTORIA — The pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the campus of the University of Victoria has been vacated after an almost three-month stay.
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