11 h. ago J.D. Tuccille: After more than two centuries, the U.S. Bill of Rights still limits government power

Unlike in Canada, where rights can be curtailed if politicians think they're 'reasonable,' the U.S. Constitution recognizes that some rights are inalienable

Politics

45 h. ago B.C. Conservatives avoid further scrutiny by allowing early end to legislative session

Vaughn Palmer: Wednesday's proceedings also provided a reminder of the precarious nature of the Eby government’s hold on power.

Other

58 h. ago Consultations set to begin on controversial Quebec constitution bill

Critics say the constitution bill would erode human rights and limit dissent, and could reopen an unnecessary debate on abortion.

Society

8 d. ago Manitoba premier calls on other provinces to sign on to national power grid

The initiative would help Manitoba develop expanded, modernized transmission lines with other provinces and the federal government and would help secure power grids cross-country.

Society

8 d. ago Japanese Governor Endorses Restart of Hokkaido Nuclear Plant

The only nuclear plant on the Japanese island of Hokkaido has won the crucial endorsement of the local governor, bringing the restart of atomic power generation a step closer in the country’s northernmost region.

Politics

2 w. ago Japan’s Biggest Nuclear Plant to Get De Facto Restart Approval

Tokyo Electric Power Co. will receive approval from a local Japanese governor on Friday to restart the country’s biggest nuclear power plant, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.

Culture

2 w. ago ‘We will resist’: CAQ’s Quebec constitution would concentrate power with premier, group says

An anglo rights group says Bill 1 follows the same pattern as other Legault government laws that curtail minority rights, centralize power and limit dissent.

Other

2 w. ago Constellation Gets $1 Billion Loan to Open Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant

Constellation Energy Corp.’s plan to restart its shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear plant is getting $1 billion in backing from the US government as the Trump administration pushes to add more atomic power on the electric grid.

Economics

3 w. ago B.C. power line and Ksi Lisims LNG added to federal government’s major

TERRACE, B.C., CANADA — Two more projects under planning in British Columbia have been given nation-building status in a move by the federal government to amp up Canada’s economy. Standing with the backdrop of the Skeena Substation in Terrace, B.C., Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Ksi Lisims LNG and the North Coast Transmission Line will […]

Politics

3 w. ago Quebec labour minister wants power to intervene in Montreal transit strike

The Quebec government wants the power to intervene in a strike that has disrupted public transit in Montreal since the start of November. 

Politics