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Government, First Nations had been preparing to move problem bear, B.C. minister says

Government, First Nations had been preparing to move problem bear, B.C. minister says

A suitable bear trap had arrived on British Columbia's Texada Island on Tuesday, meant to hold a grizzly that had caused a ruckus among the island's residents. It came too late, B.C.
Unionized Canada Post workers to vote on deal starting July 21

Unionized Canada Post workers to vote on deal starting July 21

OTTAWA — Unionized Canada Post workers will get a chance to vote directly on the employer's offers for a new collective agreement starting on Monday. The Canada Industrial Relations Board will run the vote between July 21 and Aug. 1.
First Nations leaders have low expectations for progress at meeting with Carney

First Nations leaders have low expectations for progress at meeting with Carney

OTTAWA — Many First Nations leaders say their expectations are low for the meeting planned on Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney and are warning it should not be seen as the full and fair consultation required on major projects.
How Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

How Canada is responding to the U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump introduced 25 per cent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum on March 12, and doubled the levies to 50 per cent in early June. The Canadian government has responded with a number of measures.
First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

First Nations chiefs worry Bills 5 and C-5 will enable environmental destruction

TORONTO — First Nations chiefs behind a legal challenge to a pair of federal and provincial laws meant to fast-track infrastructure projects say they are turning to the courts because they worry the laws will lead to environmental destruction.
Montreal's Trudeau airport to undergo $10-billion transformation over next decade

Montreal's Trudeau airport to undergo $10-billion transformation over next decade

MONTRÉAL — The Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and surrounding area is set to undergo a $10-billion transformation over the next decade.
Search continues for man who went missing in water near popular Montreal beach

Search continues for man who went missing in water near popular Montreal beach

MONTREAL — Montreal police continued canvasing the St. Lawrence River on Wednesday for a man who was last seen struggling in the water outside the designated swimming area of a beach.
Vandalized Pablo Picasso painting back on display at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Vandalized Pablo Picasso painting back on display at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

MONTREAL — The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts says a Pablo Picasso painting that was vandalized last month by climate activists is back on display.
Smog episodes accumulate and have long-term health effects: Quebec doctors group

Smog episodes accumulate and have long-term health effects: Quebec doctors group

MONTREAL — A group of Quebec doctors is warning that poor air quality can cause long-term adverse health effects.
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues.