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New federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it's time for some quick wins

New federal energy minister tells oil and gas execs it's time for some quick wins

CALGARY — Canada's new energy minister walked into the lion's den Friday and spoke to oil and gas executives in Calgary about Ottawa's plans to turn the country into an energy superpower.
Lawyer challenging Trump's trade war says tariffs are 'illegal and abusive'

Lawyer challenging Trump's trade war says tariffs are 'illegal and abusive'

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's global trade war is an "illegal and abusive" use of power, said a lawyer representing small businesses who are challenging the tariffs.
2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

MONT-JOLI — Last year, the Gulf of St. Lawrence recorded its highest maximum surface temperature and lowest seasonal volume of ice cover in decades, say researchers with the federal Fisheries Department.
Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7

Picking buffaloberries and electric fences: how wildlife is being managed ahead of G7

OTTAWA — There surely won't be lions or tigers at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., next month, and officials are doing their best to keep bears away, too.
Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons

Several MPs make pitches to colleagues to become next Speaker of the House of Commons

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said she's still mulling whether to run for a job she considers to be a "life's dream."
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast

Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast

HALIFAX — As the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, a senior Environment Canada meteorologist says experts are predicting another active year for tropical storms.
Conservatives hold onto Windsor riding by four votes after recount

Conservatives hold onto Windsor riding by four votes after recount

OTTAWA — Conservative Kathy Borrelli has won the Ontario riding of Windsor—Tecumseh—Lake Shore after a judicial recount confirmed her victory today by just four votes.
Bloc Québécois files legal challenge of Terrebonne riding results after one-vote loss

Bloc Québécois files legal challenge of Terrebonne riding results after one-vote loss

TERREBONNE — The Bloc Québécois says it has filed a Superior Court challenge to overturn the election results in the federal riding of Terrebonne after losing by one vote.
Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle

Innovative horse simulator helps riders with disabilities get in the saddle

VICTORIA — "Do you want to go faster?" Jayne Imeson already knew the answer she was going to get from her six-year-old son, Casey, sitting astride his new steed in a park in Central Saanich, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ He nodded with a smile.
Fierce-looking СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Fierce-looking СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ fossil confirmed as new genus, days after death of discoverer

Before British Columbia fossil hunter Mike Trask died last week, he knew that recognition of his biggest discovery would live on.