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Yukon disaster one of two 'most catastrophic' in heap-leach mining history: expert

Yukon disaster one of two 'most catastrophic' in heap-leach mining history: expert

The spill of about two million tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine was one of the two "most catastrophic failures" in the 45-year history of the heap-leaching mining process, an engineer tasked with reviewing it said.
Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

Percentage of Canadians who see the U.S. as a top threat triples: poll

WASHINGTON — As U.S. President Donald Trump pursues his global trade war and talk of annexation, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who view the United States as a top threat has tripled since 2019.
Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump says he will hit copper imports with 50 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper imports — but hasn't said yet when it will take effect. "Today we are doing copper," Trump told reporters at a cabinet meeting.
Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll

Few Canadians are familiar with possible NDP leadership contenders: poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are unfamiliar with nine possible NDP leadership contenders. A majority of respondents to the Research Co.
Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11

Highly anticipated Quebec byelection in Arthabaska riding to be held Aug. 11

QUÉBEC — Quebec's government has announced that a hotly contested byelection northeast of Montreal will take place Aug. 11.
Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok planning to leave politics to spend time with family

IQALUIT — The premier of Nunavut announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election when his term as a member of the territorial assembly expires this fall. P.J.
Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war

Israeli junior minister rejects outside probes of Gaza war

OTTAWA — As Canada escalates its criticism of how Israel is fighting the war in Gaza, one Israeli junior minister says her government won't submit to international investigations of the war that it feels are meant to undermine the state's legitimacy.
In the news today: Is Canada ready for 'new reality' of flash floods?

In the news today: Is Canada ready for 'new reality' of flash floods?

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point

Advocacy group says court battle over psilocybin-assisted therapy is a turning point

OTTAWA — A non-profit group that advocates for access to therapy using psychedelic drugs has won a legal battle in a years-long fight with Health Canada — one the organization believes is far from over.
All criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup

All criminal trials in four B.C. courts to be rescheduled during FIFA World Cup

VANCOUVER — The chief justice of the British Columbia Supreme Court says all criminal trials that were to take place in Vancouver, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster during the FIFA World Cup next year will have to be rescheduled.