How much has B.C.'s cost of living risen since the NDP came to power in 2017?
Overall the index was up 21 per cent in B.C., and 20.1 per cent in all of Canada.
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Teck Resources partially closes zinc plant in Trail, B.C., due to 'localized' fire
The company says the fire happened Wednesday, but there were no injuries and it doesn't expect any environmental damage due to the fire.
Lytton wildfire sparked an ongoing food crisis in the region
Three years after a wildfire destroyed Lytton, the disaster has left a lingering gap in food security.
In Montreal, bike lanes are a work in progress
As Montreal grows and changes, a growing number of its residents are advocating for better urban infrastructure, including expanded quality bike lanes, more green spaces and enhanced public transportation. These cries reflect a broader movement calling for a more accessible city that prioritizes the needs of people over motor vehicles — and in doing so, fights the drivers of climate change while adapting to a warmer world.
Hurricanes cost more than you think. Here’s why that matters
While initial estimates can be a useful early measure in assessing the damage of natural disasters, the true costs are often much higher.
Clothing giant Shein faces greenwashing investigation in Italy
Italy’s antitrust watchdog is investigating the online fast fashion company for potentially making misleading claims about its sustainability practices.
Quebec says First Nations must pay hydro bills
Ian Lafrenière, the minister responsible for Indigenous relations, was reacting to a Radio-Canada report that found that members of some Indigenous communities hadn't paid their electricity for years, resulting in a $250-million bill the utility is reportedly unsure how to collect.
Quebec premier Francois Legault grilled over $7-billion Northvolt battery plant
Normand Mousseau, scientific director of the Trottier energy institute at Polytechnique Montréal, said the Quebec government failed to communicate to the public that the Northvolt deal was inherently uncertain.
BC election 2024: where do parties stand on climate?
As part of its ongoing BC election coverage, Canada’s National Observer is providing a cheat sheet on parties’ climate plans to date
'That guy's fantastic': American far-right strategizer Christopher Rufo praises Pierre Poilievre
Rufo told a conservative conference over the weekend he was impressed by “the guy eating the apple.” By this Rufo was referring to a video of Poilievre eating an apple while batting away a journalist’s question about whether he is following a similar right-wing populist playbook as Donald Trump.
Race is on to produce a super-coral to survive world’s warming seas
Widespread bleaching of reefs is devastating delicate ecosystems
Pierre Poilievre plays to regional concerns in ongoing effort to topple Liberal government
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is trying to topple the government with a non-confidence motion this week. It's unlikely to work, but is a clear preview into the intense political battle on the horizon.
B.C. NDP release video of John Rustad's anti-vaccine comments
The New Democratic Party shared the video Monday, while Leader David Eby said voters in B.C. should be aware that the B.C. Conservative Party leader's "health policy is driven by conspiracy theories from the internet."
The federal Liberals face their first big test this week. Here's how minority governments function
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has put forward a motion stating the House of Commons has no confidence in the prime minister or the government. Members will debate the motion on Tuesday and vote on it Wednesday.
PM Trudeau tells Stephen Colbert 'it's a tough time' in Canada, but he won't give up
The PM said it's important to invest in people by moving forward with $10 a day child care, dental care and pharmacare so that diabetes medication and prescription contraception will be free.