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Julie Payette will be Canada's next governor general, sources say
The federal government is set to reveal Canada's next governor general on Thursday, July 13, 2017, with an announcement outside the doors of the Senate.
Calgary gets more thinking time on 2026 bid from International Olympic Committee
Calgary has extra time to mull a possible bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics because the International Olympic Committee has shifted its timelines.
Halifax mayor speaks out against removal of Cornwallis statue from park
Tensions over how Halifax honours its contentious founder are growing as a plan to topple the statue of Edward Cornwallis from a downtown park circulates on social media.
Security breach compromises payment card information for Trump Hotel guests
A security breach has compromised payment card and other information for those who made reservations at 14 Trump Hotel locations, including those in Toronto and Vancouver, over more than half a year.
All eyes on Williams Lake, B.C., as firefighters brace for lightning, wind
Firefighters on the front lines of B.C.'s raging wildfires are bracing for expected lightning and wind today, with all eyes on Williams Lake.
Fort McMurray helps B.C.: 'Being through it, we know exactly what's needed."
Seeing reports of the wildfire evacuations in British Columbia has brought back stressful memories for residents of Fort McMurray, Alta.
Insecticide found in same B.C. hummingbirds that are on the decline
Some species of North American hummingbirds are in severe decline and a British Columbia research scientist says one possible cause might be the same insecticide affecting honey bees.
B.C. wildfires burning out of control; province-wide state of emergency declared
British Columbia is under a province-wide state of emergency as wildfires that have forced thousands from their homes show no sign of abating.
Peter Julian drops bid to replace Mulcair at federal party's helm
Julian — the first contender to enter the race — made the announcement at a news conference today in Ottawa.
Toronto council adopts plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050
Toronto city council has adopted a climate action plan setting out a road map that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.