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Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure last year said it plans to sell the mine and will be seeking approval within the week to start the process.
John McCallum dead at 75: A political veteran of 'good humour and grace'

John McCallum dead at 75: A political veteran of 'good humour and grace'

OTTAWA — John McCallum, a former Liberal cabinet minister and a mainstay of 21st century Canadian politics, has died at age 75, his family confirmed on Sunday. A statement said McCallum passed away peacefully Saturday surrounded by family.
Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments for Canada on security and defence.
Undocumented students push for right to education, but Alberta noncommittal

Undocumented students push for right to education, but Alberta noncommittal

EDMONTON — Ariana Zapata's favourite subject in school is social studies. For the 13-year-old in Edmonton, this means lessons on historical societies, colonialism, how worldviews are developed and so on.
Democrats are at odds over response as Trump announces the US has entered Israel-Iran war

Democrats are at odds over response as Trump announces the US has entered Israel-Iran war

After nearly two years of stark divisions over the war in Gaza and support for Israel, Democrats seemed to remain at odds over policy toward Iran. Progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Vice President JD Vance; Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. ___ CNN's “State of the Union” — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Sen.
Transcript of Trump’s speech on US strikes on Iran

Transcript of Trump’s speech on US strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — A transcript of President Donald Trump’s speech on U.S. airstrikes on Iran on Saturday as transcribed by The Associated Press: Thank you very much. A short time ago, the U.S.
Montreal's Canada Day parade cancelled for a second year in a row, organizer says

Montreal's Canada Day parade cancelled for a second year in a row, organizer says

MONTREAL — Montreal has cancelled its once-annual Canada Day parade for the second time in as many years, event organizers announced this week.
Ex-Texas US Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left office amid harassment allegations, dies at 63

Ex-Texas US Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left office amid harassment allegations, dies at 63

Former Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold , who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died. He was 63.

Judge blocks the Trump administration's National Science Foundation research funding cuts

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump 's administration from making drastic cuts to research funding provided by the National Science Foundation. U.S.