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Officials say one dead, three hurt in rockfall at Banff National Park hiking trail

Officials say one dead, three hurt in rockfall at Banff National Park hiking trail

They say the search continues to confirm no other hikers are missing following the early afternoon tragedy at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.
Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty

Quebec dials back emissions projections due to global uncertainty

MONTREAL — The Quebec government is scaling back its projections for greenhouse gas emissions reductions due to the Trump administration. A report published Thursday by the province's Environment Department says the current U.S.
B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

B.C. NDP caucus asks RCMP to investigate Rustad's claim of MLA blackmailers

The chair of British Columbia's NDP caucus has written to the RCMP requesting an investigation into allegations that former members of the B.C. Conservative Opposition tried to blackmail their ex-colleagues.
Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

Victoria council backs plan to tackle declining social order in B.C.'s capital

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto says she's "thrilled" councillors have signalled support for a plan to address declining social order caused by homelessness, addiction and a fraying health care system in the city.
Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand

Canada facilitating commercial flights home for citizens fleeing Israel, Iran: Anand

The federal government will help Canadians in Israel and Iran to fly home once they reach neighbouring countries, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Thursday.
Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — The federal government's major projects legislation was amended by opposition parties on Wednesday to withdraw the power the bill gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act, following weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders.
Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

Steel industry groups say Carney's retaliatory plan for U.S. tariffs 'falls short'

OTTAWA — The Canadian Steel Producers Association and United Steelworkers Union are panning Prime Minister Mark Carney's response to U.S. President Donald Trump's punishing tariffs.
Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy

Quebec police say three-year-old missing girl found in Ontario needs rest, privacy

MONTREAL — Sami Bachir, a co-ordinator with a Quebec search and rescue group that helped look for a missing three-year-old girl this week, says he felt goosebumps when he learned she had been found after four days.
Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children

Nova Scotia offering $150,000 reward for information about two missing children

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about two young children reported missing from their rural home north of Halifax almost seven weeks ago.
One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

One in four Canadians report being affected by extreme weather in last year: poll

More than 2,000 fires have already been documented in Canada this year, burning almost 40,000 square kilometres of land.