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Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes

Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes

Manitoba may be smack dab in the middle of the country, but its premier wishes to remind Canadians it's a maritime province.
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Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

BANGKOK (AP) — A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military.
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Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case

Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership.
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Canadian Tesla protests part of 'day of action' amid fractured U.S. relationship

Canadian Tesla protests part of 'day of action' amid fractured U.S. relationship

VANCOUVER — Canadians in several major cities held demonstrations at Tesla dealerships as part of an international "day of action" aimed at the company's CEO Elon Musk and his role within the American government amid the fractured relationship betwee
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Sewage leaks into Calgary's Bow River; mayor says city's water is still safe to drink

Sewage leaks into Calgary's Bow River; mayor says city's water is still safe to drink

CALGARY — Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is reassuring residents of the city that their water is safe to drink after announcing a sewage pipe underneath the Bow River had to be shut down due to a leak.
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Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.

Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.

MONTREAL — Université de Montréal has issued a series of guidelines this week to students and staff who will be travelling to the United States for academic purposes amid what it described as growing anxiety among members of the community.
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Manitoba electricity rates could rise 10.9 per cent over three years

Manitoba electricity rates could rise 10.9 per cent over three years

WINNIPEG — Manitoba residents could see their electricity rates rise by 3.5 per cent in each of the next three years if an application by Manitoba Hydro is approved.
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Already hit by China, Nova Scotia's seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

Already hit by China, Nova Scotia's seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s lucrative seafood industry is bracing for market upheaval as it deals with the effects of tariffs imposed by China and awaits an identical 25 per cent duty from the United States.
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Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S.
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Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

Carney pushes nation building plan after 'positive' call with Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney on Friday promised a new $5 billion infrastructure fund to accelerate big projects in his quest to make much of his campaign about nation building and making Canada more economically independent from the United Sta
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