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Canada urges U.S. to make a deal on latest softwood lumber duty negotiations
Canada is urging the United States to make a good-faith effort at negotiating an end to the interminable bilateral dispute over softwood lumber.
Feds should yank Calgary Stampede funding in wake of abuse settlement
A member of Parliament says he's calling on the federal government to halt funding to the Calgary Stampede.
Canada geese 'stained' with crude oil at Alberta Imperial Oil facility
The Alberta Energy Regulator says a flock of Canada geese were stained with oil after landing on a lagoon at an Imperial Oil facility northwest of Cold Lake.
$23B First Nations child welfare settlement approved by rights tribunal
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a $23.4-billion settlement agreement for First Nations children, youth and families harmed by the federal government's underfunding of child welfare services.
Fires roar near Invermere, Cranbrook, Kamloops, in B.C.'s record wildfire season
A wildfire in southeastern British Columbia that was first spotted on Monday afternoon has charred nine square kilometres and is threatening more than 1,000 properties, including a ski resort, west of Invermere.
International firefighters give B.C. colleagues a boost as they battle dozens of wildfires
Wildfire crews in B.C. have tamed a pair of wildfires in the province's Cariboo region, but continue to grapple with stubborn blazes burning out of control elsewhere.
Major changes to cabinet expected today
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is getting ready to shuffle his cabinet today as he readies the team that will likely lead the Liberals into the next election.
Edmonton mayor announces plan to plant 1.5 million trees, expand urban canopy
Edmonton's mayor has announced joint funding from the municipal and federal governments to support the planting of 1.5 million trees.
Firefighters hopeful heavy rain will dampen B.C.'s massive Donnie Creek wildfire
Crews fighting British Columbia's largest ever wildfire are hoping a "heavy, prolonged rain" in the forecast can help them turn the corner on the massive blaze.
Fires burn near Kamloops, Cranbrook, B.C., amid record wildfire season
Recent heavy rain in parts of British Columbia has done little to quench major wildfires burning near the cities of Kamloops and Cranbrook.