One dead, six missing in Old Montreal fire
One person has been confirmed dead and six people remain missing as police continue to search for victims after a fire swept through a building in Old Montreal on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
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Massive tailings leak highlights another vexing oilsands problem
The recent revelation of a massive leak from Imperial Oil’s tailings ponds highlights the question of what to do with the rest of the oilsands waste accumulating along the Athabasca River.
Meat, dairy and rice production will bust 1.5 C climate target
A detailed study has shown that emissions from the food system alone will drive the world past the global heating target unless high-methane foods are tackled.
Farmers donate hair and urine for non-lethal coyote control
Until two years ago, Topsy Farms lost an average of 40 sheep a year to coyotes. But after rethinking its relationship with the predators, the Ontario farm has cut its number of sheep killed to just two a year thanks to some unorthodox management methods.
Greenland’s marine ecosystem faces radical ‘regime change’
Warming seas and dwindling sea ice are bringing new species to Arctic waters, a potentially irreversible tipping point for the ecosystem.
‘Troubled’ B.C. premier requests CSIS briefing on alleged Chinese meddling in Vancouver election
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is "very troubled" by allegations of Chinese interference in Vancouver's municipal elections last year and has asked Canada's intelligence agency for a briefing.
Spanish company drops LNG terminal in New Brunswick citing high shipping costs
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs said Friday he was disappointed by Repsol's decision to drop the project but not completely surprised because he was aware of issues surrounding costs.
Trudeau lashes out at Tories for questioning personal ties with special rapporteur
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has accused Trudeau and Johnston of being too close, noting the prime minister has previously called them family friends.
Biden's legacy as climate champion tested by backlash over Willow oil project
When Elise Joshi was at the White House last year, her eyes welled with happy tears as President Joe Biden hosted thousands of supporters to celebrate groundbreaking legislation targeting climate change.
Yukon First Nation declares state of emergency over opioid crisis
A small Yukon First Nation says it's dealing with an "opioid emergency" that is terrorizing citizens and families with violence, crime, overdoses and death.
Canadian Human Rights Commission discriminated against its own workers
A central government agency has found discrimination against workers within a Canadian institution specifically designed to root it out.
NDP calls on feds to make caregiver credit a refundable tax benefit
New Democrats are calling on the federal government to follow through with its promise to make a tax credit for caregivers a refundable benefit.
Foreign influence registry must not be 'overly broad,' senator warns
A prospective foreign influence registry must not be "overly broad" to avoid unfairly targeting members of the Chinese-Canadian community and other minority groups,a senator said on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
NDP praises David Johnston but other opposition parties are not happy
Federal opposition parties continued to call for a public inquiry into foreign interference on Thursday, March 16, 2023, as the NDP welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's choice of a special rapporteur.