British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday — a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been years in the making. Sticking point is how much access U.K. producers should have to the Canadian cheese market …
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‘No more delays’ in searching Winnipeg-area landfill for remains of women: Manitoba grand chief
First Nations leaders are urging the federal and provincial governments to act fast on findings in a new report that outlines how to search a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women believed to have been killed by the same man. 'I speak with urgency and expect …
Read More »P.E.I. storms and erosion reveal treasures — but also wash some of them away
Scientists say post-tropical storm Fiona dramatically changed the Island's shoreline, in some cases revealing fascinating new fossils. But they say coastal erosion can also come at a cost, including the permanent loss of fossils and cultural artifacts. Islanders asked to watch shores for fossils and artifacts before they're gone again …
Read More »Interest rate cuts are coming, but the Bank of Canada won’t say when
Canadian households, clobbered by rising interest rates, are desperate for word from the Bank of Canada on when they may start to fall. But central bank governor Tiff Macklem refuses to give them a "false sense of precision." After missteps around forward guidance, central bank wary of being pinned down …
Read More »Devastating fire at Waswanipi Cree Lumber sawmill a ‘big setback’ for the community
Twelve firefighters spent several hours getting the blaze under control. In their quest, they emptied the water reservoir. Loss of $19-million Cree-owned project a big setback for community Waswanipi Chief Irene Neeposh says she's devastated by the loss the new $19-million sawmill near her community. The Cree Lumber sawmill, located …
Read More »Nishnawbe Aski Nation holds emergency meeting in Ottawa amid surge in sudden deaths on First Nations
After a string of recent youth suicides and unexplained deaths in First Nations across northwestern Ontario, federal government officials and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leaders gathered Wednesday at an emergency meeting with federal officials in Ottawa. First Nations chiefs from Ontario, federal officials at meeting after string of suicides, unexplained …
Read More »Man facing 6 charges after shots fired, Molotov cocktail thrown inside Edmonton city hall
Police have charged 28-year-old Bezhani Sarvar after a man fired a long gun inside Edmonton's city hall on Tuesday, forcing the building into a lockdown. Bezhani Sarvar, 28, scheduled for bail hearing Thursday Charges have been laid against a 28-year-old man accused of firing a long gun inside Edmonton's city …
Read More »6 people dead in Tuesday’s plane crash near Fort Smith, N.W.T., says coroner
Six people died in a plane crash Tuesday near Fort Smith, N.W.T., the territory's coroner service has confirmed. One person survived and has been transported to Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife Six people died in a plane crash Tuesday near Fort Smith, N.W.T., the territory's coroner service has confirmed. On …
Read More »Hardware chain Rona cutting 300 jobs, closing two distribution centres
Home improvement retailer is consolidating operations and will close distribution centres in Terrebonne, Que., and Calgary, with the job losses coming months after 500 job cuts last year following acquisition by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Most of the job losses will be in Quebec Rona Inc. says it's cutting …
Read More »Ukrainian first lady considers Hunka matter ‘resolved’
In a Canadian exclusive interview with Adrienne Arsenault, Olena Zelenska said it was unfortunate the vetting process ahead of her husband's official visit allowed for the House of Commons to applaud a Ukrainian Canadian who fought with a Nazi unit. Olena Zelenska says Parliament's recognition of man who fought for …
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