Canada

Quebec officials maintain flood warnings for many areas as heavy rain expected

MONTREAL - Environment Canada is maintaining its heavy rain warnings for many parts of Quebec today, keeping property owners near lakes and rivers on high alert for flooding. Water levels, already qui...

Apr 19, 2019

All eyes on the surging Greens as Prince Edward Island goes to the polls

After a brief provincial election campaign devoid of drama, voters on Prince Edward Island appear poised to stir things up and make some history when they cast their ballots Tuesda...

Apr 19, 2019

Flooding, climate change force Quebecers to rethink relationship with water

MONTREAL - Quebec's history, mythology and culture are intertwined with its rivers and lakes, but recurring floods that experts say will only get worse because of climate change&nb...

Apr 19, 2019

Liberals find anti-Trudeau sentiment on campaign trail in Prince Edward Island

OTTAWA - When voters in Prince Edward Island go to the polls next week, they'll be making their choice without any input from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Even though polls suggest Wade MacLauc...

Apr 19, 2019

Vancouver may give businesses breathing room on plastic straw, Styrofoam ban

VANCOUVER - A ban on the unnecessary use of plastic straws and Styrofoam takeout cups and containers in Vancouver may be delayed until next year to give small businesses more time to adapt. The c...

Apr 18, 2019

The latest developments in the Alberta election; UCP wins majority

10:28 p.m. MT Alberta's incoming premier says the province is open for business. Jason Kenney says his government will have the lowest tax regime in Canada and will cut red tape. To the rest of Canada...

Apr 18, 2019

One American, 2 Austrian climbers presumed dead after avalanche in Banff

BANFF, Alta. - Three renowned mountain climbers are presumed dead after an avalanche in Alberta's Banff National Park. Outdoor apparel company The North Face confirmed Thursday that American Jess Rosk...

Apr 18, 2019

Officer tells of finding body at trial for B.C. dad accused of killing daughters

VANCOUVER - A police officer choked up Tuesday as he recalled finding the body of a little girl, her blonde hair matted with blood, inside a "chaotic" Vancouver Island apartment on Christmas Day in 20...

Apr 18, 2019

Vancouver Park Board says rare Snow Tower tree blooming in city park

VANCOUVER - A tree described as one of the true giants of the herbaceous plant world is bringing some tropical warmth to British Columbia. The Vancouver Park Board says a plant native to&nbs...

Apr 18, 2019

Librarians archiving Alberta's scientific reports before change in government

EDMONTON - An Alberta librarian has been archiving much of the provincial government's online content - including studies on health, climate change policy and poverty reduction - to prepare for a...

Apr 18, 2019