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N.S. approves wind farm, but federal officials worry project would kill at-risk birds

N.S. approves wind farm, but federal officials worry project would kill at-risk birds

HALIFAX — A 13-turbine wind farm recently approved by the Nova Scotia government is worrying federal officials, who say there isn't enough information about what impact the project will have on the endangered roseate tern and other birds.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $28 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $28 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $28 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on May 12 will be an estimated $33 million. The Canadian Press
Conservative MP's bill on violence against pregnant women revives abortion debate

Conservative MP's bill on violence against pregnant women revives abortion debate

OTTAWA — A private member's bill from a Conservative backbench MP is stirring up debate over abortion in Canada, though the proposed legislation does not mention it even once.
CBC resumes activity on some of its Twitter accounts after hitting pause over labels

CBC resumes activity on some of its Twitter accounts after hitting pause over labels

The CBC and Radio-Canada are returning to Twitter after pausing activity last month over their designation as "government-funded media" by the social media platform.
China working to get Canadians 'at each other's throats': interference researcher

China working to get Canadians 'at each other's throats': interference researcher

OTTAWA — The managing director of a non-profit that tracks Chinese attempts to influence democracies around the world says Beijing wants to sow discord in western countries.
Officials prepare for another bout of wildfires in Alberta as temperatures to rise

Officials prepare for another bout of wildfires in Alberta as temperatures to rise

Officials say they are preparing for hotter weather this coming weekend in central Alberta, posing a risk for more active wildfires after a brief reprieve.
Riverbank erosion prompts Wisconsin band to ask for emergency shutdown of Line 5

Riverbank erosion prompts Wisconsin band to ask for emergency shutdown of Line 5

WASHINGTON — Heavy spring flooding has made Line 5 an "imminent threat" to Lake Superior and a key Indigenous watershed, lawyers argued Tuesday in an emergency motion to shut down the controversial cross-border pipeline.
Canada keeps close-mouthed but a close eye on standoff over U.S. debt limit

Canada keeps close-mouthed but a close eye on standoff over U.S. debt limit

WASHINGTON — Canada's federal government was watching closely and saying little Tuesday as a high-stakes race against the clock got underway in earnest at the White House, with the health of the global economy hanging in the balance.
Trudeau Foundation board chair decries 'unfair attacks' after interference allegation

Trudeau Foundation board chair decries 'unfair attacks' after interference allegation

OTTAWA — The chair of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation's board says the organization has been subjected to "unwarranted and unfair attacks" over allegations it received a donation that was part of a China-led foreign influence campaign.
Suncor says person injured by bear north of Fort McMurray

Suncor says person injured by bear north of Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Suncor Energy says someone was injured by a bear at its oilsands base plant north of Fort McMurray, Alta., on the weekend. Spokesman Leithan Slade says it happened on Saturday at 8 p.m.