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Weekend rain dampening B.C. wildfire activity as active blazes numbers drop

Weekend rain dampening B.C. wildfire activity as active blazes numbers drop

The BC Wildfire Service says there are now about 320 active wildfires in the province, continuing a decreasing trend this week as only seven blazes have been started in the last 24 hours while 26 were declared out.
Tugboats free grounded cargo ship blocking traffic in St. Lawrence Seaway

Tugboats free grounded cargo ship blocking traffic in St. Lawrence Seaway

MONTREAL — A stuck 138-metre cargo ship that had been blocking traffic in the St. Lawrence Seaway near Montreal has been freed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada says two tugboats successfully towed the Dutch ship Heemskerkgracht to safety earlier today.
Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals as cabinet meets for retreat in Halifax

Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals as cabinet meets for retreat in Halifax

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will kick off a three-day cabinet retreat in Halifax on Sunday, where the themes are fairness and Canada-U.S. relations, but the feelings are all about déjà vu.
Professor asks top court to review 'revolutionary' law curbing spy watchdog members

Professor asks top court to review 'revolutionary' law curbing spy watchdog members

Members of a spy watchdog could face up to 14 years in prison for the improper disclosure of information protected under the legislation underpinning the committee and related statutes.
The latest developments in the labour dispute at Canada's two biggest railways

The latest developments in the labour dispute at Canada's two biggest railways

The federal government is intervening in a countrywide work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways, but railworkers are pushing back against Ottawa's move to get them back on the job.
Conservatives maintain silence as strife continues between union, railways

Conservatives maintain silence as strife continues between union, railways

OTTAWA — As railworkers push back on the Liberal government's effort to end a labour dispute that ground trains to a halt, the federal Conservatives have been silent on the strife that poses a major threat to Canada's economy.
Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

Teamsters challenge minister’s move to resume rail service as shutdown drags on

MONTREAL — Rail workers fought back Friday against the federal government's move to get them back on the job, with a fresh strike notice and a regulatory challenge making it unclear when most freight traffic will resume.
Right to enjoy property doesn't trump freedom of expression: 'Freedom Convoy' defence

Right to enjoy property doesn't trump freedom of expression: 'Freedom Convoy' defence

OTTAWA — In a contest between the Charter-protected freedom of expression and Ottawa residents' right to the enjoyment of their property, there is no contest, the lawyer for "Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich argued Friday.
Montreal-area mayors say Quebec government has not delivered on promised flood relief

Montreal-area mayors say Quebec government has not delivered on promised flood relief

MONTREAL — A group of mayors from the Montreal region says the Quebec government has fallen short of its promise to increase financial aid for victims of torrential rain that hit the province earlier this month.
Yukon prepares for busy, expensive few months at site of ore slide before freeze-up

Yukon prepares for busy, expensive few months at site of ore slide before freeze-up

WHITEHORSE — Officials say crews on the site of a major cyanide spill at a mine in central Yukon are facing an intense period of work over the next few months to install environmental protection before winter freeze-up arrives.