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Around 7,000 Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees set to return to their homes

Around 7,000 Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees set to return to their homes

LA RONGE — Around 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., can start going home today after a wildfire forced them out of their communities a little more than one week ago.
Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green energy companies, underlining growing doubts about whether promises of major projects and multi-billion dollar investments will pan out.
Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies

Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies

EDMONTON — Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly different than demonstrations happening this week against immigration crackdowns in the United States.
$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report

$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report

TORONTO — A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in new capital investments by 2040 if it wants to meet domestic demand for the critical minerals key to a green economy transition.
Alberta's Smith, former prime ministers to speak at conference ahead of G7

Alberta's Smith, former prime ministers to speak at conference ahead of G7

CALGARY — Two former Canadian prime ministers and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are among the notable names set to speak at a conference today ahead of next week's G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis.
How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes

How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes

VANCOUVER — Retired architect Michael Geller says he's always keen to restore some "justice" to Vancouver's real estate scene. So, when he noticed an official BC Assessment valuation of about $6.
Bruce Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning

Bruce Springsteen's Berlin concert echoes with history and a stark warning

BERLIN (AP) — Veteran rock star Bruce Springsteen , a high-profile critic of President Donald Trump, slammed the U.S. administration as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” during a concert Wednesday in Berlin.
Dozens of LA-area mayors demand the Trump administration stop intensified immigration raids

Dozens of LA-area mayors demand the Trump administration stop intensified immigration raids

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of mayors from across the Los Angeles region banded together Wednesday to demand that the Trump administration stop the stepped-up immigration raids that have spread fear across their cities and sparked protests across the U
What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump's policies on Saturday

What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump's policies on Saturday

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday during the military parade in Washington for the Army’s 250th anniversary — which coincides with Trump’s birthday .
Trump's military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades and reviews have a long history

Trump's military parade is a US outlier in peacetime but parades and reviews have a long history

Troops marching in lockstep. Patriotic tunes filling the air. The commander in chief looking on at it all. The military parade commemorating the U.S.