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New Brunswick officials say province is ready for wildfire season

New Brunswick officials say province is ready for wildfire season

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick officials say the province is prepared for this year's fire season, with 143 trained firefighters, 24 student recruits and two more water bombers. The province's 10-year average is 246 fires per year, with 4.
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Edmonton doctors say too few neonatal beds, staff endangering babies

Edmonton doctors say too few neonatal beds, staff endangering babies

EDMONTON — A doctors' group says neonatal intensive care units in Edmonton have been too full and it's putting vulnerable babies at risk.
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B.C. man who pushed senior during dispute outside Costco loses manslaughter appeal

B.C. man who pushed senior during dispute outside Costco loses manslaughter appeal

The B.C. Court of Appeal has upheld the manslaughter conviction of a man who claimed he lashed out in self defence, in part because of his claustrophobia, resulting in an elderly man's death at a Vancouver Costco in 2017.
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Edmonton Elks receiver Eugene Lewis says mission to Africa changed his life

Edmonton Elks receiver Eugene Lewis says mission to Africa changed his life

It was a life-changing experience for Eugene Lewis. The Edmonton Elks receiver was among six CFL players who spent a week on a mission in Africa last month.
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$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

$535B budget projects $39.8B deficit, aims to restore economic fairness

OTTAWA — The 2024 federal budget will provide "generational fairness" to younger Canadians by raising taxes on those who have already capitalized on Canada's economic strengths, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday as she tabled the docume
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Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

Quebec court approves class action alleging opioid makers misled users about risks

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action lawsuit against 16 pharmaceutical companies that are alleged to have misled consumers about the efficacy and dangers of opioid medications.
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PWHL Toronto ready for final stretch of season after 'reset' from international break

PWHL Toronto ready for final stretch of season after 'reset' from international break

TORONTO — Despite a split from some of their teammates and coaches, the Professional Women's Hockey League's international break served as a welcome reset for the players on league-leading Toronto.
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Jays activate closer Romano, reliever Swanson off IL ahead of game against Yankees

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reinstated right-handed closer Jordan Romano and right-handed reliever Erik Swanson from the 15-day injured list and activated them for their game Tuesday against the New York Yankees. Romano, from Markham, Ont.
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Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires

Four-time Canadian and world champion curler Glenn Howard retires

Glenn Howard announced his retirement from competitive curling on Tuesday, ending a career that included four world titles and four Canadian championships. The 61-year-old from Midland, Ont.
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Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning

Government documents confirm coal lobbying on Rockies mining, show months of planning

EDMONTON — Documents released under Alberta Freedom of Information laws confirm the United Conservative Party government was talking with the coal industry about relaxing a policy that protected the Rocky Mountains from open-pit mines long before mak
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