Politics

Ottawa's proposed cap on greenhouse gas emissions from the oilpatch punishes Alberta's main industry and the province will take the measures to court, Premier Danielle Smith said Thursday.

HALIFAX — The immediate future of Cape Breton’s Donkin coal mine remained murky Thursday following a meeting between company officials and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas industry is warning that Ottawa's emissions cap framework could result in significant production curtailments by companies and higher energy prices for consumers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson's margin for error in getting Republican priorities through the House is getting slimmer, complicating future votes and magnifying the ability of individual lawmakers to force concessions.

TORONTO — Ontario is offering faith-based and cultural groups an additional $20.5 million this year to help address incidents of hate, with priority being given to Jewish and Muslim groups. The funding is on top of $12.

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A survivor and family members of those killed in the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history went to Capitol Hill on Thursday to press for an inspector general to obtain answers from the Army about the mental health and hospit

OTTAWA — The oil and gas industry will have to cut emissions by more than one-third within seven years or buy offset credits under a new federal policy.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House members voted again Thursday to punish one of their own, targeting Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in a U.S. Capitol office building when the chamber was in session.

YELLOWKNIFE — Newly elected members of the Northwest Territories legislature have chosen their next premier. R.J. Simpson, the legislature member for Hay River North, won on the second round of voting Thursday.

A second-term Democratic congresswoman will not seek reelection to the U.S. House under the North Carolina General Assembly's new redistricting maps . U.S. Rep.