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Alberta Premier defends giving money for oilwell cleanup
Alberta's premier is rejecting Opposition claims her planned $100-million pilot project for cleaning up old oil wells was influenced by her United Conservative party leadership campaign, arguing that federal money to get the job done missed many of the province's worst sites.
Toronto faces uncertain week following mayor's surprise resignation
A big week in municipal politics is getting off to an uncertain start in Toronto today following the recent surprise resignation of the city's mayor.
What the heck was flying over Canada?
The unidentified flying object shot down over Yukon this weekend will undoubtedly be one of the main topics of discussion between Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the two meet in Whitehorse for previously scheduled talks.
Ehattesaht First Nation in B.C. declares drug and alcohol crisis emergency
A First Nation on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island has declared a state of emergency over what its leadership describes as the "unrelating impact of drugs and alcohol" on its members, particularly children and youth.
Teck Coal fined more than $16 million over pollution-related infractions in B.C.
The British Columbia government has fined Teck Coal Limited more than $16 million for exceeding pollution thresholds as well as failing to build an active water treatment facility on time at one of its operations in southeastern B.C.
Provinces expect letter from federal health minister asking for by-in on new health deal
Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos will ask the provinces today whether or not they intend to accept the new health-care funding deal tabled by the prime minister.
Canada sends military plane to skies above Haiti as gang violence escalates
Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence.
Economy, health care and housing top focus of B.C. throne speech
British Columbia's economy will be a key focus for politicians as they return to the legislature for the spring sitting.
Family 'in the dark' for years waiting to see if Mounties will be charged with manslaughter
Family members of a British Columbia Indigenous man who died after being arrested close to six years ago expect to wait many more before learning if five RCMP officers will be convicted of manslaughter and obstruction in the case.
Premiers feel optimistic about national health deal
Premiers have expressed optimism about striking an improved national health funding deal with the federal government, ahead of next week's meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.