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Wildfire evacuees in Fort St. John, B.C., allowed to return home: city

Wildfire evacuees in Fort St. John, B.C., allowed to return home: city

The City of Fort St. John, B.C., says people evacuated due to a wildfire on the outskirts of the community have been allowed to return home. An update posted to the city's Facebook page at 8:45 a.m.
Environment Canada lays 200 Fisheries Act charges against ArcelorMittal

Environment Canada lays 200 Fisheries Act charges against ArcelorMittal

OTTAWA — Environment and Climate Change Canada has laid 200 charges against mining company ArcelorMittal Canada for alleged violations of the Fisheries Act.
Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

Prime Minister Carney to meet with U.S. President Trump in Washington on Tuesday

The two leaders are set to discuss U.S. trade war on Canada.
International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East

International fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East

An international fugitive and one of Canada's most wanted is back behind bars following a Vancouver Police Department investigation that lasted three years, spanned 14 countries and ended in the Middle East.
Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

Here's what the Liberals promised for health care. But can they deliver?

Here's what doctors, nurses and mental health experts say they're happy to see, and what is missing, from the Liberal health-care platform.
Marie-Claude Nichols returns to Quebec Liberals, supports Pablo Rodriguez for leader

Marie-Claude Nichols returns to Quebec Liberals, supports Pablo Rodriguez for leader

MONTREAL — A Quebec legislature member who was kicked out of the Liberal caucus in 2022 has returned to the party and is supporting Pablo Rodriguez in the leadership race.
CRA won't renew contracts for more than 1,000 term workers, union says

CRA won't renew contracts for more than 1,000 term workers, union says

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency won't renew contracts for more than 1,000 term workers across the country later this month, says the union representing them.
Montreal men plead guilty after keeping woman's body on couch for six months

Montreal men plead guilty after keeping woman's body on couch for six months

MONTREAL — Two Montreal men have pleaded guilty to committing an indignity to a body, after admitting they left the remains of an Indigenous woman on the couch in their home for six months.
In the news today: Carney to hold first press conference since election

In the news today: Carney to hold first press conference since election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says

Wildfire prompts evacuations in Fort St. John, B.C., city says

Firefighters from Fort St. John, B.C., and the provincial wildfire service were battling a blaze that prompted evacuations late Thursday, the city said. A bulletin on the city's website posted at 6:04 p.m.