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Head of BC Ferries supports Canadian shipbuilding, but it must be free of politics

Head of BC Ferries supports Canadian shipbuilding, but it must be free of politics

VICTORIA — The head of BC Ferries welcomes plans to expand Canada's shipbuilding industry, but said future vessel procurements must be "free from political interference" after lessons learned from the so-called fast ferry scandal of the 1990s.
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First Nations leaders meet in Winnipeg to discuss federal push for major projects

First Nations leaders meet in Winnipeg to discuss federal push for major projects

WINNIPEG — Parliamentarians chided Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal government during the Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting, saying his government is using tense times with the United States to step on their rights in his bid to p
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Helicopter with B.C. wildfire crew makes forced landing near Pemberton

Helicopter with B.C. wildfire crew makes forced landing near Pemberton

A helicopter carrying a wildfire attack crew had to make a forced landing in a forested area near Pemberton, B.C., on Wednesday.
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Poilievre calls on Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program

Poilievre calls on Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the Liberals to scrap the temporary foreign worker program, arguing it has caused an employment crisis among young Canadians.
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Carney says there's hope for trade deals with U.S. but 'don't expect white smoke'

Carney says there's hope for trade deals with U.S. but 'don't expect white smoke'

TORONTO — Canada is making progress on "small" tariff deals with the U.S. for key sectors, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday after revealing he'd had a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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They had to navigate the health-care system growing up. Now they're students at Canada's newest med school

They had to navigate the health-care system growing up. Now they're students at Canada's newest med school

TORONTO — Toronto Metropolitan University opened Canada's newest medical school this week, with 94 students who administrators believe reflect the diversity needed among this country's future doctors.
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Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun

Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun

MONTRÉAL — Quebec's former top public servant has denied being informed in September 2022 that the online platform for the auto insurance board was more than $200 million over budget.
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Quebec wants court to declare branch of Swedish battery developer Northvolt insolvent

Quebec wants court to declare branch of Swedish battery developer Northvolt insolvent

MONTREAL — The Quebec government wants a judge to declare insolvent the North American branch of Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, as the province attempts to recoup some of its losses on a failed electric-vehicle battery project.
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Montreal transit constables should be better armed, says workplace safety board

Montreal transit constables should be better armed, says workplace safety board

MONTREAL — Quebec’s workplace health and safety board says special constables working in Montreal’s transit network are not equipped with the weapons needed to address potentially dangerous and violent passengers.
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'You can't go to 11': Expert sees 'escalating strategy' in B.C. public service strike

'You can't go to 11': Expert sees 'escalating strategy' in B.C. public service strike

The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job action that began this week is wide, from scientists and social workers to liquor and cannabis distribution and retail staff.
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