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Ore slide at Yukon's Victoria Gold mine not the first this year: government officials

Ore slide at Yukon's Victoria Gold mine not the first this year: government officials

WHITEHORSE — A recent slide of ore at a gold mine in central Yukon was the second such failure this year, the territorial government said.
Calgary mayor warns water use too high as possible end to restrictions nears

Calgary mayor warns water use too high as possible end to restrictions nears

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor said it's unfortunate residents seem to have abandoned conservation efforts days before full water service is expected to be restored.
Biden's performance leaves supporters worried after first presidential debate

Biden's performance leaves supporters worried after first presidential debate

PHILADELPHIA — A shaky start from a stumbling Joe Biden left some Democratic supporters concerned the president was not able to push back on rival Donald Trump's oftentimes exaggerated or inaccurate claims during the first presidential debate ahead o
Poilievre's office silent on leader's Pride plans, other party chiefs look to attend

Poilievre's office silent on leader's Pride plans, other party chiefs look to attend

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is the only federal leader whose staff won't answer questions about whether their chief intends to participate in Pride events this summer.
Halifax shipyard tests steel-cutting methods as first new destroyer expected by 2035

Halifax shipyard tests steel-cutting methods as first new destroyer expected by 2035

HALIFAX — The Irving shipyard is testing methods to cut steel for Canada's new destroyers, though the navy says it will be about a decade before the first vessel joins military operations.
New charges against Frank Stronach involve 7 additional complainants: court documents

New charges against Frank Stronach involve 7 additional complainants: court documents

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach stands charged with sexually assaulting seven additional complainants from 1977 to as recently as February, court documents filed Friday show, bringing the total number of accusers in his case to 10.
Military was following 'legal orders' to try to rescue Afghan Sikhs, Gen. Eyre says

Military was following 'legal orders' to try to rescue Afghan Sikhs, Gen. Eyre says

OTTAWA — The Canadian Armed Forces was following "legal orders" when it tried to rescue a group of Afghan Sikhs during the fall of Kabul three years ago, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Wayne Eyre said.
Current immigration levels could lead to 'overreaction,' Quebec premier says

Current immigration levels could lead to 'overreaction,' Quebec premier says

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault warned Friday there's a risk of "overreaction" against newcomers if the province maintains its current immigration levels.
Once thought too cold for the marsupials, Montreal home to growing number of opossums

Once thought too cold for the marsupials, Montreal home to growing number of opossums

MONTREAL — One evening last fall, Robert Carrière was putting away some gardening tools when he saw something scurry out from under the shed. At first, he thought it was a big rat. Then he thought maybe a muskrat.
Different schools of thought on why Canada drapes itself with red and white

Different schools of thought on why Canada drapes itself with red and white

Why are red and white the unofficial colours of Canada? While the red-and-white flag for the most part unites Canadians, the colours' meaning is open to interpretation.
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