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First Nation report says communication shortfalls hampered B.C. landslide response

First Nation report says communication shortfalls hampered B.C. landslide response

A report from a First Nation says the massive Chilcotin River landslide in the B.C. Interior last year revealed shortfalls in communication and co-ordination of the emergency response from provincial and federal governments.
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Alberta government to focus on legislative agenda, despite allegations of corruption

Alberta government to focus on legislative agenda, despite allegations of corruption

EDMONTON — Alberta's United Conservative government house leader says lawmakers won't be sidetracked by allegations officials pushed the province's front-line health agency to sign off on overpriced private medical contracts.
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Georgia bill to veto government rules isn't the same as DOGE. But Democrats are still upset

Georgia bill to veto government rules isn't the same as DOGE. But Democrats are still upset

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s Senate voted 33-21 on Monday to pass a bill that would give legislators a veto over significant regulations imposed by the executive branch, a move that has hampered safety efforts and environmental protections in other state
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Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to spend $180 million over three years to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres.
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First Nations must not be forgotten amid Trump threats, outgoing Chief Picard says

First Nations must not be forgotten amid Trump threats, outgoing Chief Picard says

MONTREAL — Indigenous people risk being pushed aside as Canada looks to defend itself against a possible trade war with the United States, says an outgoing regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
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Musqueam and Feds make deal to share Vancouver airport lease revenue

Musqueam and Feds make deal to share Vancouver airport lease revenue

VANCOUVER — The Musqueam Indian Band has signed an agreement with the federal government to share ground lease revenue from the Vancouver International Airport.
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N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

N.S. premier backtracks on bill allowing the firing of auditor general without cause

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he is withdrawing amendments to a bill that would have allowed his government to fire the province’s auditor general without cause and veto the public release of her reports.
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Sending Canadian troops to Ukraine 'on the table' under possible peace deal: Trudeau

Sending Canadian troops to Ukraine 'on the table' under possible peace deal: Trudeau

KYIV — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not rule out sending Canadian troops to Ukraine as part of a possible ceasefire deal as he joined European leaders Monday in Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
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New FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief, AP source says

New FBI Director Kash Patel is sworn in as acting ATF chief, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — New FBI Director Kash Patel was sworn in Monday as acting chief of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives , taking the helm of two separate and sprawling Justice Department agencies, according to a person familiar w
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Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

Ontario PCs make $40B in platform promises, pledge to axe floor price for alcohol

TORONTO — Ontario's Progressive Conservatives released their platform Monday, with three days until election day, and it contains $40 billion in promises plus a proposal to get rid of the minimum retail price for liquor.
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