Planning for Canada-U.S. treaty talks on Line 5 ‘well underway,’ Canada says
WASHINGTON — Planning is "well underway" for bilateral treaty talks between Canada and the United States in the dispute over the Line 5 pipeline, with formal negotiations expected to begin "shortly," the federal government says in new court documents. ...
Alberta isn’t alone in facing climate challenge, says province’s COP26 representative
Alberta's top representative to the global climate conference taking place in Scotland has a message to those in the province who feel singled out by the pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. You are not alone. "I feel that too," said Steve
White House rushes with infrastructure fixes for US economy
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Biden administration is relying on infrastructure dollars to help fix the clogged ports and blanket the nation with internet access — but a series of initiatives rolled out on Tuesday show that the urgent pace might
Minnesota lets public weigh in on adequacy of mining rules
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota regulators began accepting public comments Tuesday on whether the state's regulation of nonferrous mining would provide sufficient protection against environmental damage to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. ...
Pfizer-BioNTech gets approval for COVID-19 booster vaccine in Canada
OTTAWA — Health Canada has approved a booster of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for people over the age of 18, though third doses have already been given to high-risk people across the country. The booster is designed to help people with their
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout to take oath in Inuktitut, in ceremony lit by seal-oil lamps
OTTAWA — Lori Idlout, the new MP for Nunavut, is to be sworn in as an MP in Inuktitut, her mother tongue. The House of Commons is paying for translation services for the formal ceremony, which will take place virtually Thursday
Poland’s authorities back far-right march banned by courts
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s authorities weighed in Tuesday to back a controversial Independence Day march dominated by far-right activists, saying the event will go ahead as a state observance, despite having been banned by Polish courts.
New law could end confusion in Michigan over Flint name
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Kevin Stiff wants everyone to know that even though Flint Township, where he runs his small business, shares a name with the city that in recent years faced a lead-in-water crisis, they are not the
Biden to continue FEMA virus aid for states until April 1
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is extending the federal government's 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022, the White House is announcing Tuesday.
Two recounts appear likely in tight Virginia House races
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Days after Democrats conceded control of the Virginia House of Delegates to Republicans, they walked back that concession as two key races in which the GOP holds razor-thin leads appeared headed for recounts.