Ione Christensen, the former Yukon commissioner and senator, first female mayor of Whitehorse, and celebrated keeper of a century-old sourdough starter, has died. She was 91. “She was a force,” said Ron Veale, a…
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Saskatchewan Premier Moe says killing tariff on Chinese EVs 'not as simple as that'
OTTAWA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that Ottawa must work in tandem with the provinces to relieve tariff pressures being placed on Canada’s economy by both the U.S. and China….
U.S. sanctions Iranian financiers, others over $100M in cryptocurrency transfers from Iran oil sales
A pair of Iranian financiers and more than a dozen people and firms across Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates were sanctioned Tuesday for allegedly coordinating $100 million worth of cryptocurrency…
27 sickened in Canada by salmonella in outbreak linked to dog food and treats
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says 27 people have been sickened with salmonella, mostly in Alberta and British Columbia, in an outbreak linked to contaminated dog food and treats. The agency says dog food and treats can be contaminated with…
Liberals grilled over docs contradicting minister's statements on $1B loan for Chinese ferries
OTTAWA — Conservatives didn’t waste any time going on offence as question period returned Monday, grilling the Liberals over emails that contradict their messaging on BC Ferries’ controversial deal with a Chinese…
U.K. bans Israeli officers from top British military academy over Gaza conflict, sparking criticism
The British government has barred Israel Defense Forces officers from attending one of the kingdom’s most prestigious military academies, citing the Israeli government’s escalation of the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Source…
The Studio, Adolescence win big at the 2025 Emmy Awards
Stars of television shows The Pitt, The White Lotus and Hacks strutted on the red carpet on Sunday for Hollywood’s Emmy Awards, where Seth Rogen’s The Studio showed off a stunning run of successes. The Studio star Seth Rogen…
Carney launches Build Canada Homes with billions for affordable housing
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the launch of Build Canada Homes (BCH) on Sunday, with initial funding of $13 billion, in the hopes of getting more affordable housing built faster…
Sen. Lindsey Graham says Trump sees Charlie Kirk's slaying as an attack on MAGA movement
Sen. Lindsey Graham says President Trump sees the shooting death of Charlie Kirk as a direct attack against his Make America Great Again movement. Source link
Another endangered female orca found pushing dead baby calf through Salish Sea
Whale researchers say that an endangered southern resident killer whale was found pushing a deceased calf in the Salish Sea on Friday. For some, the sighting may stir memories of another mother whale that…