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Eby gets White House pushback after calling Trump's 51st state plan a 'non-starter'

Eby gets White House pushback after calling Trump's 51st state plan a 'non-starter'

After British Columbia Premier David Eby and fellow premiers emerged from a White House meeting with advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, he wanted to make something clear — Canada would not become the 51st state.
White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

WASHINGTON — A top White House adviser said Canada becoming the 51st state remains a consideration following a meeting with premiers where the Canadian leaders were cautioned to take U.S. President Donald Trump at his word.
Seven months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper

Seven months after wildfire, temporary housing arrives in Jasper

The first trailers to house displaced locals rolled into Jasper, Alta., this week, about seven months after a third of the town was ravaged by a runaway wildfire.
B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

B.C. judge allows eagle sculpture insurance case despite 'inexcusable' delays

VANCOUVER — It has been nearly a decade since British Columbia businessman Ron Shore said he was violently attacked and robbed of two valuable sculptures that he had made as part of a charity treasure hunt he'd conceived to raise money for breast can
Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close

Peavey Mart warns of fake websites, accounts imitating brand as stores close

REGINA — Canadian retailer Peavey Industries LP is warning customers of imitation scams as the company closes its stores beloved for farm goods. Jest Sidloski, the vice-president of marketing for the Red Deer, Alta.
Quebec dairy producer Agropur rethinking new projects amid economic uncertainty

Quebec dairy producer Agropur rethinking new projects amid economic uncertainty

MONTREAL — Quebec dairy giant Agropur is warning that the threat of a tariff war with the United States may force it to delay or rethink some of its planned investments.
US defense chief suggests Ukraine should abandon hope of winning all territory back from Russia

US defense chief suggests Ukraine should abandon hope of winning all territory back from Russia

BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S.
WSP Global releases three-year strategic plan, forecasts strong revenue growth

WSP Global releases three-year strategic plan, forecasts strong revenue growth

MONTREAL — WSP Global says it's focusing on growth over the next three years as it comes off a spate of acquisitions.
Ian Hanomansing to host live CBC News Network prime-time show from Vancouver

Ian Hanomansing to host live CBC News Network prime-time show from Vancouver

CBC News Network is turning to Ian Hanomansing for live weekday prime-time coverage as an avalanche of breaking news shows no signs of abating.
Intact reports record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

Intact reports record quarter after increasing rates, sees limited direct tariff risk

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. ended last year with its best quarter ever as its rate increases offset rising costs, while the insurer says it should be fairly buffered from potential tariff impacts.