The Quebec premier is staying clear of the deep divide between his Ontario and Alberta counterparts on the oilsands.

Several cars on a Canadian National freight train have derailed on the main line between Hinton and Grande Cache in western Alberta.

Some community members are concerned about plans to expand a diamond exploration project on South Baffin Island. Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. owns and operates the Chidliak project near Iqaluit. The company wants approval from regulators to bring in more workers, more equipment and set more trails to support the next phase of its exploration work.

Mining giant Rio Tinto intends to increase production dramatically at the Iron Ore Company of Canada site in western Labrador.