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Trudeau says his father got his brother help in dealing with pot charge
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his younger brother, Michel, was able to avoid a criminal record after he was caught with marijuana because of his father's connections.
B.C. premier promises to fight U.S.-imposed softwood lumber tariffs
B.C. premier and lumber lobby are vowing to fight for forestry workers after the Trump administration announced it will impose a tariff of about 20 per cent on Canadian softwood lumber imports.
Ottawa will help forestry industry after U.S. announces duties
Ottawa has talked with provinces about helping Canada's forestry sector, but won't move immediately once the U.S. imposes duties on softwood lumber imports, a government source says.
British Columbia's election heats up as campaign nears halfway mark
British Columbia's election campaign is nearing the halfway mark and the leaders of the province's main political parties are battling for votes.
Rachel Notley has a warning for Trump
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to have some unhappy supporters south of the border if he goes after Canadian energy with trade sanctions.
Protesters picket federal fisheries office in N.L. in support of hunger striker
About three dozen protesters went to the federal fisheries office in St. John's, N.L., on Thursday, April 20, 2017 morning to support a celebrity fisherman on a hunger strike.
Gillian Anderson calls on prime minister to end East Coast seal hunt
The East Coast seal hunt has another celebrity foe: X-Files star Gillian Anderson.
Liberal party in British Columbia gives back donations worth over $174,000
New reports released by Elections BC show the Liberal party returned almost $175,000 in political contributions it received in the last six years.
Halifax seeks survivors of 1917 blast
There may be only a slim chance, but Halifax seeks anyone who survived the massive ship explosion that killed thousands 100 years ago.
Study on Fort McMurray blaze suggests firefighters still suffering
A new study suggests that those who battled the massive wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., continue to suffer both physically and mentally nearly a year after the blaze devastated the community.