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Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado

Operation underway to capture B.C. wolves for relocation in Colorado

A wildlife team from the United States has begun capturing grey wolves in British Columbia for release in Colorado after voters in the state approved a proposal to reintroduce the animals, which have been "functionally extinct" there for 75 years.
As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

As inflation ticks lower to 1.8% in December, economists expect further BoC rate cuts

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.
Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is 'absurd,' says Bloc leader

Cutting energy to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs is 'absurd,' says Bloc leader

OTTAWA — The leader of the Bloc Québécois says Canada is playing with fire by suggesting it could cut oil or electricity exports to the United States if President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to impose tariffs on Canadian goods.
Legal arguments to continue next week in five hockey players' sex assault case

Legal arguments to continue next week in five hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON, Ont. — More legal arguments are expected next week in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team as they prepare to face trial this spring.
RCMP say three alleged human smugglers charged with conspiracy in Quebec

RCMP say three alleged human smugglers charged with conspiracy in Quebec

MONTREAL — Three men are facing conspiracy charges in Quebec after allegedly helping to smuggle temporary foreign workers across the border into the United States, the RCMP said Tuesday.
Parts of tundra releasing more carbon than they absorb: study

Parts of tundra releasing more carbon than they absorb: study

The authors suggest one of the main drivers of the tundra's shift from CO2 absorber to emitter could be thawing permafrost, which covers almost half of Canada's land mass.
Here's a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of December inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list of December inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of December inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 1.8 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 0.6 per cent (1.2) — Prince Edward Island: 0.4 per cent (1.
More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll

Twenty-three per cent of those surveyed said following health advice they found online resulted in a bad reaction or had a negative impact on their health.
In the news today: Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1

In the news today: Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump signals tariffs may be coming Feb. 1 U.S.