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Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Renewable energy workers say Alberta's pause will wipe out season of work

Alberta's decision to pause approvals of new renewable energy projects is putting the lives of thousands of workers on hold, an industry group says.
Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

Nova Scotia angler hooks juvenile great white shark and story of a lifetime

FREDERICTON — Rick Austin knew he had hooked a big one as his fishing rod bent and he reeled furiously from his kayak off the Nova Scotia coast, but he never dreamt there would be a great white shark on the end of the line.
Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report

Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report

MONTREAL — The Quebec health-care system's reliance on fax machines, handwritten notes and paper files is standing in the way of the province fully harnessing artificial intelligence, according to a recent report.
Religious group sues Quebec government for blocking event over abortion concerns

Religious group sues Quebec government for blocking event over abortion concerns

QUEBEC — A Christian group announced Wednesday it is suing the Quebec government after the tourism minister cancelled a religious gathering last June at a publicly owned convention centre because she assumed the event would promote anti-abortion view
Canada, allies sanction more Belarus officials for role in democratic suppression

Canada, allies sanction more Belarus officials for role in democratic suppression

OTTAWA — Canada has announced more sanctions against officials in Belarus as the country marks three years since a presidential vote that is widely seen as rigged.
Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general's lack of French

Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general's lack of French

MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has ruled that it can hear a challenge to the appointment of Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, who isn't fluent in French.
In the news today: Details of B.C. port strike deal, missing fishermen in N.B.

In the news today: Details of B.C. port strike deal, missing fishermen in N.B.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

'It came back to life.' Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

HALIFAX — In the heart of downtown Halifax sits a small but beloved park known for its elaborate flower beds and stately trees.
Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

Terms of new contract that resolved British Columbia port dispute are released

VANCOUVER — The Canada Industrial Relations Board has released the new terms of the agreement that resolved British Columbia's port dispute, including a commitment by employers to train workers to perform maintenance on new equipment.
Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire

Yukon community of Mayo under state of emergency due to nearby fire

MAYO, YUKON — The Government of Yukon has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Mayo and the surrounding area due to a wildfire burning nearby.