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Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

Doug Ford signals early election may be top of mind: 'We need a clear mandate'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford has offered one of his clearest signals yet that an early provincial election is top of mind, arguing Monday that he will need a new mandate in order to deal with four years of a Donald Trump presidency in the Unit
B.C.'s finance minister says retaliatory tariffs could target Republican 'red states'

B.C.'s finance minister says retaliatory tariffs could target Republican 'red states'

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's finance minister says the province could focus on Republican-held states as it responds to the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods that President Donald Trump suggests could start on Feb. 1.
Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming on Feb. 1 as he signs several orders on economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he expects to put 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting on Feb. 1, while declining to flesh out his plans for taxing Chinese imports.
Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platform’s users even as national security questions persist.
Vancouver home offers space for family, and history as Hells Angels clubhouse

Vancouver home offers space for family, and history as Hells Angels clubhouse

VANCOUVER — A newly listed house for sale in East Vancouver is being marketed as a "rare find" that offers easy access to shops and schools — but the previous owners weren't the typical family.
Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says grocery price growth to remain elevated in its own inflation report

Loblaw says a confluence of factors including a weak loonie mean grocery prices will continue to rise faster than overall inflation.
Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the next three years.
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada said nearly 1,600 people may have been infected with salmonella linked to the recall of mini pastries.
Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

OTTAWA — U.S.
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