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Avalanche closes stretch of Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., risk remains high

Avalanche closes stretch of Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., risk remains high

A stretch of highway north of Pemberton, B.C., is closed as crews work to clear avalanche debris from the route, while Avalanche Canada says the risk remains high in many popular backcountry areas throughout British Columbia.
B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

British Columbia has introduced a new framework for consultation on mining claims, but the B.C. Assembly of First Nations regional chief says it "does not come close" to the collaborative approach outlined in the province's Indigenous rights law.
Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

Alberta Premier Smith rejects criticism U.S. meetings amount to treason

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, dressed in red and white and quoting Winston Churchill, stood in the legislature Wednesday to denounce those who accuse her of "treason" by cosying up to U.S.
Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

Alberta aims to regulate online gambling market, capture lost revenue under new bill

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is looking to regulate private online gambling websites and apps in a move it says will capture lost revenue and protect bettors.
Saskatoon hit with drug crisis with hundreds of overdose calls in past month

Saskatoon hit with drug crisis with hundreds of overdose calls in past month

SASKATOON, Sask. — The head of Saskatoon's only safe consumption site says she saw the current drug crisis coming.
Telus considering selling minority stake in wireless tower network

Telus considering selling minority stake in wireless tower network

VANCOUVER — Telus says it's considering selling a minority stake in its portfolio of wireless towers as part of its efforts to strengthen its balance sheet.
WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

WestJet launches Wi-Fi service powered by Elon Musk's Starlink

MONTREAL — WestJet has launched an on-board Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, the satellite internet technology made by Elon Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX, sparking a limited backlash from Canadians.
S&P/TSX composite down as tech and base metal stocks fall, U.S. stocks also lower

S&P/TSX composite down as tech and base metal stocks fall, U.S. stocks also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in the technology and base metal sectors, while U.S. stocks also dropped.
New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry

New U.S. auto tariffs to devastate sector, raise consumer costs: industry

Canadian auto industry leaders say the latest tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump will raise the prices of cars for consumers and devastate the sector.
Dollarama to acquire Australian discount retailer the Reject Shop in all-cash deal

Dollarama to acquire Australian discount retailer the Reject Shop in all-cash deal

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. says it's entered an agreement to buy Australian discount retailer the Reject Shop. The Montreal-based company will pay $6.