Diablo Canyon, California’s last nuclear power plant, receives final approval to continue operating

Operators train in a simulator at the Diablo Canyon power plant on Monday, February. September 9, 2026 in San Luis Obispo, California (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

Federal regulators on Thursday renewed the license for California’s last nuclear power plant, ensuring Diablo Canyon will remain open until at least 2030, after years of debate over safety, climate goals and the state’s ability to keep the lights on. The power plant, located on the coast of San Luis Obispo County, about 320 miles … Read more

Legault speaks about French identity in Montreal, Quebec, during final question period speech | CBC News

Quebec Premier François Legault waves to the stands during his final question period as premier in the Quebec City parliament on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

François Legault appeared Thursday morning in parliament for his final question period as prime minister before leaving office next week. He will remain MNA for L’Assomption after the Parti Avenir Québec selects his successor as party leader and prime minister on April 12. Legault told reporters as he entered Parliament on Thursday that the moment … Read more