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Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada's summer forecast.
Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

Five things you need to know about the auditor general and environment audits

OTTAWA — Canada's auditor general and environment commissioner both released reports Tuesday covering everything from the soaring cost of fighter jets to the federal government's plans for climate change adaptation.
Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

Ottawa too slow to process First Nations status applications: AG report

OTTAWA — Canada’s auditor general says Indigenous Services Canada has failed to process applications for registration under the Indian Act within the required six-month timeline — leaving many First Nations people unable to access on-reserve housing,
GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.
In the news today: AG report on company behind ArriveCan out today

In the news today: AG report on company behind ArriveCan out today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea

VANCOUVER — Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver — a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat.
Eby says it's not him blocking Smith's oil pipeline, it's lack of money and proponent

Eby says it's not him blocking Smith's oil pipeline, it's lack of money and proponent

British Columbia Premier David Eby says it's not him standing in the way of Alberta counterpart Danielle Smith's longed-for oil pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s north coast — it's that there's no proponent, no money and "no project right now.
Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year

Carney vows Canada will meet 2% NATO spending pledge this year

OTTAWA — Canada will meet its NATO defence spending commitment for the first time in decades as it comes to grips with an alarming new world of threats, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Toronto Monday morning.
Complainant in hockey players' sex assault trial is not credible, defence argues

Complainant in hockey players' sex assault trial is not credible, defence argues

LONDON — A woman accusing five hockey players of sexual assault made up a false narrative because she didn't want to take responsibility for her decisions, a defence lawyer for one of the players argued as final submissions in the case began Monday.
Canada Post rejects union terms for arbitration as both sides enter bitter stalemate

Canada Post rejects union terms for arbitration as both sides enter bitter stalemate

MONTREAL — A government push to steer Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 mail workers toward common ground hit a big pothole Monday.