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Jasper captive caribou breeding program slowly recovers from summer wildfire

Jasper captive caribou breeding program slowly recovers from summer wildfire

JASPER, ALTA. — By this time, Jasper National Park's caribou breeding centre was supposed to be nearly done, ready for pregnant cows to bed down behind its fence, safe from predators and working on replenishing the park's diminishing herds.
In the news today: Ontario MPP wants paid holiday for TRC day

In the news today: Ontario MPP wants paid holiday for TRC day

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Marathon goat: animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

Marathon goat: animal runner wins hearts and a medal after crashing Newfoundland race

CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L. — He may not have logged the fastest time or even gone the full distance, but residents of a Newfoundland town agree the goat who unexpectedly joined the local weekend half marathon was the event's undisputed champion.
Wildfire evacuation orders in Christina Lake, B.C., area rescinded

Wildfire evacuation orders in Christina Lake, B.C., area rescinded

CHRISTINA LAKE, B.C. — The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary says all evacuation orders and alerts have been rescinded after a wildfire began burning close to the community of Christina Lake.
Eby says more than 90 per cent of British Columbians to benefit from tax cut promise

Eby says more than 90 per cent of British Columbians to benefit from tax cut promise

SURREY, B.C. — New Democrat Leader David Eby, speaking before his largest crowd of the provincial election campaign, says he's making a tax relief election promise that will benefit more than 90 per cent of people in British Columbia.
Liberals roll out more security cash, details in strategy for fighting hate

Liberals roll out more security cash, details in strategy for fighting hate

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is announcing more details on its existing strategy and funding to fight a rise in hate crimes targeting multiple communities.
Small Quebec towns debate reducing council size amid recruitment challenges

Small Quebec towns debate reducing council size amid recruitment challenges

MONTREAL — Some small Quebec municipalities are considering reducing the size of their city councils due to the challenges of recruiting candidates to run for office.
'Programming error' results in accidental sale on Quebec liquor products

'Programming error' results in accidental sale on Quebec liquor products

MONTREAL — The provincial Crown corporation in charge of liquor sales in Quebec says a computer issue resulted in all its products being temporarily listed at 30 per cent off on its website.
Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier

Carla Beck: Social worker, school trustee seeking job as next Saskatchewan premier

LANG, SASK. — Carla Beck steps out of her SUV with her two dogs and starts walking beside a lake near her hometown, the spot where she learned to feed cows, swing a bat and not keep her mouth shut.
Bloc pension demands at odds with Liberal political strategy, economic plans

Bloc pension demands at odds with Liberal political strategy, economic plans

OTTAWA — The government has just weeks to decide if it will meet the $16-billion demand from the Bloc Québécois to stave off an election for a few more months, but the stipulation may be at odds with the political and fiscal plans of the Liberals.