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In the news today: Canadian cash helps Kyiv rebuild kids hospital, Alberta Next panel

In the news today: Canadian cash helps Kyiv rebuild kids hospital, Alberta Next panel

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon

B.C. anglers flock for sockeye, but experts warn of decades-long declines for salmon

VANCOUVER — British Columbia anglers have been standing shoulder to shoulder on stretches of the Fraser River this week, hoping to hook a sockeye salmon during a rare recreational opportunity to catch one of the tastiest and most prized salmon specie
Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA

Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA

Officials at both YVR and NAV CANADA are advising passengers to check the status of their flight with their airlines.
Prison, border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey

Prison, border, spy agencies among worst federal workplaces: survey

OTTAWA — Employees at Correctional Service Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service are among the least likely to recommend their office as a great place to work, a survey of federal public servants sug
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes

Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature across Canada this year as province bakes

Lytton, B.C., is living up to its reputation as the hottest location in Canada. Starting Sunday, temperatures in the Fraser Canyon community have surpassed 40 Celsius for three consecutive days, including 41.3 C on Monday.
Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity

OTTAWA — A First Nations woman is being sued for calling four women "pretendians," with the plaintiffs seeking more than $500,000 in damages and retractions to the heavily publicized comments made about them.
Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure

Carney says Canada will soon announce funding for port infrastructure

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that expansions to ports in Montreal and Manitoba could be among the first projects fast-tracked under his government's new major projects bill.
CBC going to court to fight disclosure order for Gem subscriber numbers

CBC going to court to fight disclosure order for Gem subscriber numbers

OTTAWA — CBC/Radio-Canada is going to court to defend its refusal to disclose subscriber numbers for its Gem streaming service. The move comes after the information commissioner ordered CBC to make available the number of paid subscribers to Gem.
Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500M cost overrun scandal at auto board

Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500M cost overrun scandal at auto board

MONTRÉAL — Quebec Premier François Legault has been called to testify at the public inquiry into the cost overrun scandal at the province’s auto insurance board. Legault's office and the Gallant Commission confirmed the premier will appear Sept.
LeBlanc has lengthy and constructive meeting with Lutnick in Washington

LeBlanc has lengthy and constructive meeting with Lutnick in Washington

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday in Washington as Ottawa looks to find relief from President Donald Trump's tariffs on key Canadian sectors.