A surge of Covid-19 cases has forced the province to ask for military assistance in airlifting patients to hospitals across the country.
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Countdown Begins For Canada-U.S. Border Reopening
Canada said this week that most restrictions on fully vaccinated American travelers will be lifted in early August. But the U.S. extended its border closure.
A Week of Big Blows for Big Oil
Two victories by environmental activists added to the uncertainty surrounding the industry and Canada’s oil sands.
Canadian Company Defies Michigan Order to Shut Down Oil Pipeline
Canada’s government has backed the pipeline owner in the dispute with Michigan’s governor, an ally of President Biden, complicating U.S.-Canadian relations.
Canada Supreme Court Rules Federal Carbon Tax Is Constitutional
In rejecting a request from some provinces to strike down national carbon pricing, the court declared that the measure meets an important national need.
Fresh Starts at the Top in Both Washington and Ottawa
A day after Joseph R. Biden Jr. became president, resetting Canada’s relationship with its neighbor, Governor General Julie Payette quit as Queen Elizabeth’s representative as head of state.
Keystone Rejection Tests Trudeau’s Balancing Act on Climate and Energy
While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shares the incoming president’s climate change agenda, the Canadian leader is also a pipeline proponent.
Cracking Open a Bottle of Calgary’s Past
One man’s social media post of archived 19th-century newspaper ads has revived interest in a long forgotten drink.
3 Dead After Glacier Tour Bus Rolls Over in Canadian Rockies
The vehicle, with 27 people on board, was specially designed to carry visitors onto one of North America’s largest glaciers, in Jasper National Park in Alberta.
Several Injured After Glacier Tour Bus Rolls Over in Canadian Rockies
The vehicle was specially designed to carry visitors onto one of North America’s largest glaciers, in Jasper National Park in Alberta.