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The town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L., has declared a state of emergency following "several explosions" at the site of an uncontrolled fire burning near explosive material. No injuries have been reported, but residents in the area have been urged to evacuate their homes. State of emergency declared as blaze …

Alberta has concluded its negotiations with major water licence holders and is now outlining what it calls the largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history. Municipalities, industry and irrigation districts agree to reduce water use Alberta has concluded its negotiations with major water licence holders and is now outlining what …

Thunder Bay remains among the Ontario communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis, with a toxicity mortality rate more than triple that of the provincial rate. As advocates push for more resources, front-line workers say having lived experience goes a long way in connecting with vulnerable people. Thunder Bay District …

Alex Vinogradsky, a kingpin in Toronto's tow truck underworld who was gunned down outside a north-end plaza last month, had previously been the focus of plots to kill him, court documents reveal. Police also had information that he'd ordered hits on his perceived rivals. 3 men charged in 2018 plot …

Tax experts and lawyers explain to CBC how capital gains works on property transfers, including what happens with inheritances and how the value of those properties is determined. Tax experts, lawyers explain what you should consider in light of pending tax hike The federal government's budget proposal to increase the …

The Correctional Service of Canada says it's taking multiple steps to combat the "evolving threat" of drones that drop contraband into prisons, after B.C. guards held a rally to call attention to violence that they say is fuelled by the smuggling. Prison guards' union says smuggled contraband driving violence against …

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a fiery speech Thursday that depicted the government's latest budget as a threat to the country's future while suggesting a number of new social programs will get a second look if he's elected. Conservative leader claims pharmacare would 'ban' private plans — health minister says …

The bungled sale of a $2.89 million Richmond, B.C., home under a Chinese-language contract was the subject of a recent B.C. Supreme Court decision, with the court ruling the one-page handwritten document outlining the deal is legally binding. Sellers awarded more than $400K after judge rules that contract over Richmond …

A Quebec-based company is hoping to become a leader in direct air capture, where carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere. But questions remain about whether the technology is the best use of limited public funds and resources as the world seeks to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Direct air …

Canadian entrepreneurs and investors are blasting the federal government's budget for expanding a tax on the rich that they say will worsen brain drain and further degrade productivity. The government estimates the change will impact 0.13 per cent of Canadians in any given year, and 307,000 Canadian companies. Some say …