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СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ district wants avian flu testing on ostriches facing cull

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ district wants avian flu testing on ostriches facing cull

The Regional District of Central Kootenay in British Columbia says it will ask the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to conduct further testing for avian flu on a flock of ostriches facing a cull, before the region's landfill accepts the carcasses.
Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

The Alberta Energy Regulator approved on Thursday a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Northback Holdings Corp.
Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post

Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey's '86 47' social media post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal law enforcement is investigating a social media post made by former FBI Director James Comey that she and other Republicans suggest is a call for violence against Pr
'Deeply disappointed' First Nations in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ want Eby to kill fast-track bills

'Deeply disappointed' First Nations in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ want Eby to kill fast-track bills

VICTORIA — First Nations leaders are calling on СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Premier David Eby to immediately "kill" two pieces of legislation that would fast-track projects in response to U.S.
The government could function without a budget, but will need a spending bill

The government could function without a budget, but will need a spending bill

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that when Parliament resumes, the government will put forward a middle-class tax cut, deliver a throne speech and release a fiscal plan in the fall economic update.
'A serious situation': Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires

'A serious situation': Manitoba evacuates provincial park, warns of deadly wildfires

LAC DU BONNET — Wildfires in eastern Manitoba prompted the government to evacuate and close another popular provincial park ahead of the long weekend, while many offered condolences to the family of a stranded couple found dead in the ashes.
Military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks to oust them

Military commanders will be told to send transgender troops to medical checks to oust them

WASHINGTON (AP) — Military commanders will be told to identify troops in their units who are transgender or have gender dysphoria, then send them to get medical checks in order to force them out of the service , officials said Thursday.
U.S. tariffs cast pall over Ontario budget with $14.6B deficit, slower growth

U.S. tariffs cast pall over Ontario budget with $14.6B deficit, slower growth

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs cast a pall over Ontario's budget Thursday, dragging down GDP growth and knocking the province off its path to balance, with a $14.6-billion deficit projected this year.
Onion Lake Cree Nation to proceed with its legal challenge of Alberta sovereignty act

Onion Lake Cree Nation to proceed with its legal challenge of Alberta sovereignty act

EDMONTON — Alberta's bill lowering the bar for a separation referendum has spurred a First Nation to push ahead with a legal challenge against the premier's flagship sovereignty act.
Highlights of Ontario's 2025 budget: U.S. tariff measures, boost for alcohol market

Highlights of Ontario's 2025 budget: U.S. tariff measures, boost for alcohol market

TORONTO — The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on investments it says will protect Ontario workers in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The province is projecting a deficit of $14.