NDP used video from Russia in an ad, weeks after calling out Tories for the same thing
The Canadian Press independently verified from several stock images sites, including Getty Images, that the video originated from Russia.
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Courtenay-Comox a Vancouver Island wild card riding in upcoming election
The dust in the Courtenay-Comox riding has yet to settle following the collapse of the BC United Party and if the right leaning vote will be split between two candidates.
'Ludicrous' to subject environmental groups to greenwashing rules, says MP
One of Canada’s most powerful oil lobby groups wants environmental organizations to be bound by a new federal anti-greenwashing competition law. NDP MP Charlie Angus says thew lobby group's proposal is "ludicrous."
A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste
Researchers have developed a type of concrete that uses discarded shells to trap water. It's now combating floods and food waste in urban gardens and along cycling paths.
Will a tiny fish stop Ford's Highway 413?
Experts say the new federal recovery strategy for an endangered tiny minnow shows building Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s promised Highway 413 would be illegal.
Oil and gas lobby group calls for environmental groups to be held to same anti-greenwashing standards
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers says it has submitted formal recommendations to the federal Competition Bureau, which is in the process of developing guidance around the new legislation.
The latest effort to harness tidal power in the Bay of Fundy is a fail
The Nova Scotia government confirmed today that Occurrent, formerly BigMoon Power, is filing for insolvency because it can't pay its bills.
Two veteran BC United legislators will run as independents
Both Mike Bernier and Tom Shypitka suggested in separate announcements Wednesday that Independent MLAs could influence the balance of power in the province after a tight election.
Trudeau's photo absent from Montreal byelection campaign signs
With the Liberals lagging in the polls, LaSalle—Émard—Verdun could be up for grabs this time around, with one survey suggesting both the NDP and the Bloc are competitive. Voters will go to the polls on Sept. 16.
B.C. forests minister vows to stand up to 'unfair' duties after sawmill closures
Bruce Ralston says the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to increase punishing softwood lumber duties, on top of low prices for lumber, is hurting forestry communities.
What's next for Singh after his break up with Trudeau?
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh may hold the key to trigger the next election now that he's axed his political pact with the Liberals, but strategists say that could prove to be both an asset and a liability.
Scientists want to build a ‘doomsday’ vault on the moon
Climate change is threatening Earth's biodiversity. Could frozen regions of the moon be the best place to "back up" lifeforms?
Big wind and solar build-out needed as Canadian hydropower becomes 'less reliable'
Future drop in hydroelectric production capacity due to climate change means more ambitious renewables expansion key to country meeting national energy transition targets: BloombergNEF
New ad campaign takes aim at B.C. LNG
Environmental groups launched an ad campaign to counter pro-LNG advertisements that were deemed to create an "overall misleading impression" that LNG is climate-friendly, according to the advertising industry regulator Ad Standards.
Jagmeet Singh announces end to NDP supply and confidence agreement with the Liberals
The NDP had been re-evaluating the deal since Aug. 22, the day Labour Minister Steve MacKinnon asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration to end a work stoppage at Canadian Pacific Kansas City and Canadian National Railway that paralyzed Canada's transportation networks.