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B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.

B.C. and feds sign lumber understanding with China, as province looks beyond U.S.

British Columbia's Forests Ministry has entered into a memorandum of understanding with China on modern wood construction, a development that the province hopes will bolster the provincial lumber sector as it seeks alternatives to the U.S. market.
Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand

Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand

TORONTO — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue across the country.
Fact File: Maduro's capture reignites election conspiracy involving ex-Canadian firm

Fact File: Maduro's capture reignites election conspiracy involving ex-Canadian firm

The Jan. 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a brazen military raid by the United States stunned the world and left Venezuelans in Canada feeling mixed emotions. The broader implications of the raid ordered by U.
In the news: Carney says Canada entering 'new era of relations' with China

In the news: Carney says Canada entering 'new era of relations' with China

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Carney: Canada entering ‘new era’ of relations with Beijing Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is entering a "new era of relations" with China and that
B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after 'challenging' three-year-experiment

B.C. to end drug decriminalization project, after 'challenging' three-year-experiment

British Columbia won't be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs for personal possession, officially ending a three-year program that was hailed as a groundbreaking experiment before
Alberta government to review Calgary water main breaks, demands documents

Alberta government to review Calgary water main breaks, demands documents

CALGARY — The Alberta government has launched a review of Calgary’s water main ruptures and is demanding the city turn over reams of documents dating back two decades within the next two weeks.
Researchers concerned after endangered whooping cranes test positive for bird flu

Researchers concerned after endangered whooping cranes test positive for bird flu

SASKATOON — A wildlife biologist says it's deeply concerning that two dead members of a critically endangered flock of birds that only breed in Canadian marshes have tested positive for the avian flu.
Five topics other than trade that could come up during Carney's China visit

Five topics other than trade that could come up during Carney's China visit

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing this week for meetings with President Xi Jinping and other officials. Upon arriving in China Wednesday, Carney said he was "ready to build a new partnership" with the country.
'Staggering' disparity as Indigenous adults overrepresented in prisons by 10 times

'Staggering' disparity as Indigenous adults overrepresented in prisons by 10 times

VANCOUVER — A new report by Statistics Canada says Indigenous adults were incarcerated at a rate 10 times higher than non-Indigenous adults in six provinces, a disparity that justice advocates called staggering, and a roadblock to reconciliation.
Quick quotes: Quebec Premier François Legault announces resignation

Quick quotes: Quebec Premier François Legault announces resignation

QUÉBEC — Tributes to departing Quebec Premier François Legault started coming in from across the country on Wednesday shortly after the co-founder of the Coalition Avenir Québec party said he would leave office when his replacement is chosen.