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Most wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan don't wear masks. Here's why.
As Saskatchewan experiences one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, smoke continues to prompt air quality alerts for the public. There is no doubt firefighters who spend weeks on the front lines ...
23m ago
Elizabeth May won't lead Green Party in next federal election
OTTAWA - Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she won't lead the party into the next election. In an email to members, May says she intends to stay on as an MP and as party leader until a new leader ...
41m ago
P.E.I. police fear local man may commit a terrorism offence; impose conditions
CHARLOTTETOWN - The Mounties in Prince Edward Island say they fear a man facing multiple weapons charges may commit a terrorism offence. The RCMP say officers seized 3D printed firearm components and ...
43m ago
Five things to know about the byelection in Battle River—Crowfoot
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will return to his seat in the House of Commons in September, after winning a byelection in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot on Monday. H...
56m ago
Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has ordered the revocation of the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials, including some who worked on the intelligence com...
57m ago
Anand says Trump talks could be opportunity for allies to enact Ukraine security plan
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Trump's talks with Russia and Ukraine could provide the opening for Ottawa and its peers to put plans into action to secure Kyiv's future. Anand says...
1h ago
Quebec government tries to ease growing tension over forestry blockades
MONTREAL - Two Quebec ministers are meeting with First Nations communities amid rising tensions around forestry blockades in the province. Natural Resources Minister Mat Blanchette Vzina and Indigenou...
1h ago
Trump's Justice Department is investigating whether DC police officials falsified crime data
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether police officials in Washington, D.C., have falsified crime data, according to a person familiar with the probe who was...
1h ago
Police target Nickelback fans in B.C., nab 18 alleged drunk drivers
LAKE COWICHAN - Police on Vancouver Island say roadside checks set up for a Nickelback concert this month resulted in 142 breath demands and netted 18 alleged drunk drivers. The BC Highway Patrol says...
2h ago
Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants' union
Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled flights Tuesday after reaching a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants to end a strike that began Saturda...
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