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Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion

Statistics Canada reports May retail sales down 1.1 per cent at $69.2 billion

Statistics Canada says retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May, driven by sales declines at motor vehicle and parts dealers. However, the agency said its preliminary figures for June point to an increase of 1.
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UN court opinion on climate change could boost scrutiny of major projects: expert

UN court opinion on climate change could boost scrutiny of major projects: expert

OTTAWA — A warning from the United Nations' top court that failing to address climate change could violate international law could lead to greater public scrutiny of major projects in Canada, one expert says.
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Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer

Supreme Court won't hear thumbs-up emoji case involving Saskatchewan farmer

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has given a thumbs-down to hearing a legal case involving an emoji. The country's highest court dismissed an application by farmer Chris Achter to appeal a decision by the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan.
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In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial

In the news today: Ruling today in hockey players' sex assault trial

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules

Parliamentary interpreters sound alarm over coming changes to procurement rules

OTTAWA — Professional interpreters are warning that the federal government's plans to cut its procurement costs could compromise the public's access to parliamentary, Supreme Court and other official proceedings in both official languages.
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Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

Three workers trapped in B.C.'s Red Chris mine have air, food, water, operator says

VANCOUVER — Three workers trapped underground in a refuge area at the Red Chris mine in northwestern British Columbia have enough air, water and food for an "extended stay," the mine's majority owner said Wednesday. The statement from Newmont Corp.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney visits his birthplace in Northwest Territories

Prime Minister Mark Carney visits his birthplace in Northwest Territories

FORT SMITH — Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the town where he was born Wednesday, as he travels across the Northwest Territories.
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Defence wants absolute discharge for Barber in 'Freedom Convoy' trial

Defence wants absolute discharge for Barber in 'Freedom Convoy' trial

OTTAWA — A lawyer for one of two leaders of the "Freedom Convoy" facing sentencing told an Ottawa court Wednesday her client should not be left with a criminal record.
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Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Opponents from Washington state of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada are vowing to fight, saying the ongoing trade war has delivered a heavy blow to American border communities. In a conference call led by Democrat U.S.
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Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

OTTAWA — A new think tank report is questioning how the federal and provincial governments' sprint to build major infrastructure projects might affect Indigenous Peoples' rights — and warns that it could end up pitting Indigenous communities against
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