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Second mate on Nathan E. Stewart ship fell asleep, leading to west coast diesel disaster: investigation
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the second mate on the Nathan E. Stewart was by himself on the tug's bridge and had fallen asleep when the tug-barge ran aground on Oct. 31, 2016, resulting in the release of about 110,000 litres of diesel fuel in Heiltsuk First Nation territorial waters near Bella Bella, B.C.
Crescent Point Energy names new chief executive
Earlier this month, Crescent Point shareholders rejected a dissident slate of directors that was put forth by Cation Capital Inc. which had been critical of the company.
Canadian weapons destined for Kurds should go to Ukraine instead: Conservatives
Andrew Scheer's Conservatives want the federal government to give Ukraine $9.5 million worth of military equipment originally intended to help Kurdish forces in their fight against Islamic militants in Iraq.
Tighten privacy, foreign funding rules in Liberal voting bill: Electoral officer
The acting head of Elections Canada supports the Trudeau Liberals' attempt to rewrite federal election rules, but warns more needs to be done to limit the influence of foreign money at the ballot box.
Montreal's inspector general blasts ex-mayor Denis Coderre over Formula E race
Montreal's inspector general accused former mayor Denis Coderre on Monday of circumventing rules in his handling of last year's Formula E electric race in the city.
Central Alberta zoo gets $500 in fines after ice cream eating bear video
A central Alberta zoo must pay $500 in fines after taking a bear for ice cream at a drive-thru.
Rare tiger cub dies at N.B. zoo after being born with health issues
Staff at a New Brunswick zoo are mourning the loss of a rare tiger cub who died more than a week after she was born with three siblings.
Freeland plays down Trump assertion Canada being 'difficult, spoiled' on NAFTA
U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada and Mexico are "spoiled" and difficult to deal with in NAFTA negotiations.
Canadian government spending tens of millions on Facebook ads, boosted posts
The government of Canada has been increasing its use of paid Facebook advertisements over the last three years, spending tens of millions of dollars on boosted posts, videos and ad campaigns, new figures tabled in Parliament show.
Regina symphony members help Prince Charles celebrate 70th birthday
It was sweet music to the ears of five members of the Regina Symphony Orchestra when they heard they would have a chance to mingle with royalty at a very private party.