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Saskatchewan judge's stop at teepee camp could raise perception of bias: expert

Saskatchewan judge's stop at teepee camp could raise perception of bias: expert

REGINA — An experienced defence lawyer says a Saskatchewan judge's attendance at an Indigenous demonstration after he ruled on it could expose the court to potential allegations of bias.
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U.S. wildfire smoke blankets B.C., wafts east to Alberta, affecting air quality

U.S. wildfire smoke blankets B.C., wafts east to Alberta, affecting air quality

Vancouver's air quality is among the worst in the world, Environment Canada said Monday, as wildfire smoke continued to waft across the border from the United States, even reaching parts of Alberta.
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B.C. announces first-in-Canada provincial early lung cancer screening program

B.C. announces first-in-Canada provincial early lung cancer screening program

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has announced a new lung cancer screening program that is the first of its kind in Canada and aimed at early diagnosis of the deadliest form of the disease.
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The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 14

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 14

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:10 p.m. EDT on Sept. 14, 2020: There are 138,010 confirmed cases in Canada.
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Canada hopes to avert new U.S. tariff war, but stands ready to fire: Champagne

Canada hopes to avert new U.S. tariff war, but stands ready to fire: Champagne

WASHINGTON — Canada's foreign affairs minister says the federal government is still trying to cool its dispute with the United States over aluminum exports, but remains poised to retaliate if necessary.
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Ministers warn COVID-19 researchers anew of threat of foreign actors

Ministers warn COVID-19 researchers anew of threat of foreign actors

OTTAWA — A trio of federal cabinet ministers is warning COVID-19 researchers to take additional precautions to protect their efforts from thieves and vandals.
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Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

Office furniture shortages loom as Canadians stay home this fall

OTTAWA — As Canadians continue to work and study from home this fall in anticipation of a second wave of COVID-19, furniture stores are running low on desks and chairs and other supplies for home offices.
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CN Rail train carrying potash derails near Hope, B.C., no injuries reported

CN Rail train carrying potash derails near Hope, B.C., no injuries reported

HOPE, B.C. — CN Rail says at least 60 railcars carrying potash derailed Monday near Hope, B.C. The company says no injuries, fires or dangerous goods were involved. It says preliminary information indicates the cars derailed off of a rail bridge.
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Cable of Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish, B.C., cut again, causing major damage

Cable of Sea to Sky Gondola near Squamish, B.C., cut again, causing major damage

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A cable on a popular tourist gondola near Squamish, B.C., has been cut for the second time in just over a year.
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One in 10 female post-secondary students sexually assaulted in school setting: study

A new study says more Canadian university and college students who identify as women were sexually assaulted in a postsecondary setting over a year than those who identify as men, with the majority of sexual assaults perpetrated by other students.
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