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Leak of containment pond at site of Yukon mine disaster impacting creek: officials

Leak of containment pond at site of Yukon mine disaster impacting creek: officials

Officials in Yukon say they believe about 19 million litres of cyanide-contaminated water leaked from a containment pond at the site of a mining disaster last year before the problem was spotted and the water diluted.
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.
Toronto plane crash adds to recent accidents that may rattle travellers: psychologist

Toronto plane crash adds to recent accidents that may rattle travellers: psychologist

With a plane sitting upside-down on the tarmac at the Toronto airport, Anne Robinson remained pragmatic about the slim chance she could end up in a similar crash.
Nova Scotia budget includes reserve fund, tax cuts amid U.S. tariff threats

Nova Scotia budget includes reserve fund, tax cuts amid U.S. tariff threats

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced a $17.6-billion budget that includes major tax cuts and a reserve fund to be used if the U.S. president makes good on his threat to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian exports.
Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says party numbers don't tell the whole story

Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says party numbers don't tell the whole story

OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland's Liberal leadership campaign is insisting that fundraising numbers released Tuesday don't give an accurate picture of her haul during the first part of the race.
GameStop looking to sell Canadian and French operations

GameStop looking to sell Canadian and French operations

GRAPEVINE — GameStop Corp. says it intends to pursue a sale of its Canadian and French operations. The video game retailers says in a press release that the move is part of an evaluation of its international assets.
Here's the latest on the crash of a Delta plane at Toronto's Pearson airport

Here's the latest on the crash of a Delta plane at Toronto's Pearson airport

A Delta Air Lines plane heading from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed and flipped on the tarmac at Pearson airport on Monday afternoon, injuring multiple passengers. Here's the latest on the crash aftermath and the ongoing investigation.
Kevin Drew hopes 'Law & Order Toronto' cameo draws attention to homelessness crisis

Kevin Drew hopes 'Law & Order Toronto' cameo draws attention to homelessness crisis

TORONTO — When Kevin Drew was invited to guest star in “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,” his initial response was a hard pass.
Joly says Canada is interested in 'being involved' in Ukraine's security after war

Joly says Canada is interested in 'being involved' in Ukraine's security after war

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Tuesday she wants Canada to play a role in keeping the peace in Ukraine after Russia's war ends.
Liberal MP fears Ottawa will soon release a cash-strapped Africa strategy

Liberal MP fears Ottawa will soon release a cash-strapped Africa strategy

OTTAWA — A Liberal MP who has long advocated for closer ties with Africa fears her government is on the verge of releasing an Africa strategy with no significant spending attached, years after the government promised a plan.
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