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Trade war windfall for B.C. food bank — hundreds of kilograms of unsold U.S. produce

Trade war windfall for B.C. food bank — hundreds of kilograms of unsold U.S. produce

Talk of tariffs between Canada and the United States led to a jump in donations of American produce.
Federal union concerned about planned cuts to Translation Bureau

Federal union concerned about planned cuts to Translation Bureau

OTTAWA — A major federal union says it's worried about a plan to eliminate more than 300 positions at Canada’s Translation Bureau.
Canada's deal to export hydrogen to Germany awaits more federal funding decisions

Canada's deal to export hydrogen to Germany awaits more federal funding decisions

OTTAWA — A deal to send Canadian green hydrogen exports to Germany is awaiting Ottawa's final decision on funding and a verdict from European regulators on whether the project has adequate competition.
Ontario sees another sharp rise in measles cases while outbreaks grow in Quebec, Alberta

Ontario sees another sharp rise in measles cases while outbreaks grow in Quebec, Alberta

There's been another sharp increase in Ontario measles cases as the province begins to release weekly reports on the infectious disease. Public Health Ontario is reporting 470 measles cases since an outbreak began in October.
Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

Tariff uncertainty has prompted a shift in how the central bank will approach the economic forecasts it uses to decide where to take its policy rate, which sits at 2.75 per cent after seven consecutive cuts.
Confused about Mark Carney's blind trust? Here's how they work

Confused about Mark Carney's blind trust? Here's how they work

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's critics have been asking pointed questions lately about the assets in the former central banker's blind trust — a tool meant to allow politicians to avoid conflicts of interest.
Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

OTTAWA — A Mark Carney government will maintain the cap on emissions from the production of oil and gas, Environment Minister Terry Duguid said in a recent interview.
Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months

SUDBURY, Ont. — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he'll "set a deadline" to approve all federal permits for mining in northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire region within six months.
Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

MONTREAL — Street cleaning is a rite of spring in Montreal, after receding snow exposes months' worth of cigarette butts, dog waste, and other garbage.
Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows

Quebec says it will allow restaurants to charge for no-shows

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it will allow restaurants to charge people who reserve a table but who don't show up and don't cancel ahead of time, a change welcomed by an industry that says no-shows cost the average eatery almost $50,000 a ye
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