Hodgson says Ottawa is close to providing clarity on B.C. tanker ban

Canadian beekeepers are urging the government of Ottawa to impose a ban on the importation of bees from outside North America. This call comes as a response to the alarming spread of a parasitic mite that poses a significant threat to bee populations and, consequently, the agricultural ecosystem dependent on these pollinators.

Two grizzly bears have been captured in Bella Coola, British Columbia, as authorities investigate their potential involvement in an attack on a teacher and schoolchildren that occurred on November 20, 2025. The incident left eleven individuals injured, with two in critical condition, prompting a significant response from local wildlife officials.

Ottawa is set to clarify the controversial tanker ban in British Columbia, a law enacted in 2019 under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which has faced significant criticism from the Alberta government. The ban restricts the transport of oil by tanker along the B.C. coast, raising tensions between the provinces over energy policies.

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that constructive discussions are ongoing with Alberta regarding a new oil pipeline to British Columbia's northern coast. This announcement comes amid speculation that a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is nearing completion between the Alberta and federal governments to advance the project.