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Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

Canada finishes space launch negotiations with the United States

OTTAWA — Canada is a step closer to the final frontier after completing negotiations with the United States on an agreement with major implications for domestic space launches.
'Ontario's moment:' Minister says Canada building blueprint for nuclear energy future

'Ontario's moment:' Minister says Canada building blueprint for nuclear energy future

WASHINGTON — Ontario is selling itself as the nuclear North Star to guide the direction of American power as the United States looks to de-carbonize amid ever-increasing demand for energy. "It really underscores both Canada and the U.S.
In the news today: Backcountry campers undeterred by Jasper fire

In the news today: Backcountry campers undeterred by Jasper fire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Canadians urged to leave Lebanon as flights cancelled amid growing tensions

Canadians urged to leave Lebanon as flights cancelled amid growing tensions

The Canadian government is urging its citizens to leave Lebanon, saying they can’t rely on government evacuation flights if war engulfs the country.
'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

'I love Jasper': Backcountry campers not deterred by dramatic wildfire rescue

A Parks Canada spokeswoman said about 245 people were evacuated from the backcountry, some by air and some by boat.
'Massive' B.C. landslide blocking river may burst, sending a torrent of water, debris

'Massive' B.C. landslide blocking river may burst, sending a torrent of water, debris

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A landslide of debris piled 30 metres high and 600 metres long has dammed the Chilcotin River in British Columbia's central Interior, creating a lake that officials say could give way.
Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax

OTTAWA — Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal government’s digital services tax to advertisers. The company says it will implement a 2.5 per cent surcharge for ads displayed in Canada, starting in October.
Canadian-born captive and American journalist freed in prisoner swap with Russia

Canadian-born captive and American journalist freed in prisoner swap with Russia

The United States and Russia completed their largest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history.
Liberal MP says she regrets 'distress' caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears

Liberal MP says she regrets 'distress' caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld fell short of an apology after instigating a fracas on Wednesday that led two witnesses testifying about violence against women to storm out of a parliamentary committee hearing.
Jasper mayor says plan underway for residents to see homes in burned townsite

Jasper mayor says plan underway for residents to see homes in burned townsite

The mayor of Jasper, Alta., says a plan is in place for residents of the burned community to return to see the state of their homes, but fire and weather are not co-operating.
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