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VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility has begun the process to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries.

OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser apologized Wednesday for comments he made about the government's duty to consult with Indigenous leaders on major projects.

EDMONTON — If history repeats itself, Edmonton's mayor may soon declare an official Florida Panthers Day in Alberta's capital city. Last year's bet between Amarjeet Sohi and Mike Ryan, the mayor of Sunrise, Fla.

This year’s Stanley Cup clash comes with a bit more patriotic fervour than usual given U.S. President Donald Trump recently launching a tariff war while dismissing Canada as a freeloading sidekick.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to double steel and aluminum tariffs, as Canadian officials say they're still hoping for a good outcome from meetings in Washington.

B.C. Premier David Eby says he won't be throwing his support behind a new oil pipeline through the province, dismissing Ontario Premier Doug Ford's suggestion that Eby would change his mind.

OTTAWA — The federal minister of Indigenous services says she and the other Indigenous members of cabinet support their party's plan to fast-track infrastructure development — despite significant pushback from First Nations leaders.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen.

PRINCE ALBERT — As Manitoba grapples with wildfires that have forced more than 17,000 people from their homes, the premier of Saskatchewan said Tuesday the situation is becoming just as dire in his province.