Confronting climate chaos — and the Taliban — in Afghanistan
Amid a severe drought, Afghan scientists are asking the international community to engage with the brutal regime.
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Will B.C.’s shift to clean transportation take rural communities along for the ride?
Premier David Eby needs to make sure rural and First Nations communities get affordable intercity transit, so they aren't left stranded in the drive to establish B.C.'s clean transportation network, a growing climate coalition says.
‘Serious’ clean energy investment expected in spring budget
The upcoming 2023 federal budget is expected to include significant investments in the clean economy as an answer to the bold climate spending of U.S. President Joe Biden.
Clean electricity grid, tax credits will feature high in federal budget
Canada's push for a zero-emission electricity grid will get a significant funding boost in the federal budget on March 28, 2023, including with new tax credits expected to encourage the development of renewable power sources like wind and solar.
Pierre Poilievre tells party faithful to become champions for the 'common person'
Pierre Poilievre rallied a room of conservative faithful gathered in Ottawa on Thursday, March 23, 2023, by calling on them to become "champions" of ordinary people.
Trudeau stayed in $6,000 London hotel suite for Queen's funeral
The Prime Minister's Office says Justin Trudeau and his wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, stayed in a $6,000 per night hotel suite while attending the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II.
Energy company blamed for causing Alberta seismic events
The Alberta Energy Regulator has cited an energy company for causing a series of earthquakes, including the largest recorded tremblor in the province's history.
The ingredients that add smell to your shampoo and makeup soon to be public knowledge
Alisha Minielly was mystified as rashes suddenly started appearing all over her body, including one that persisted on her left leg for six months.
Norad, Haiti, migration, critical minerals to top agenda for Trudeau, Biden visit agenda
U.S. President Joe Biden is embarking on a 27-hour whirlwind visit to Ottawa, where he will meet Friday with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and speak to a joint session of Parliament — his first bilateral sojourn north as commander-in-chief.
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau takes FLOTUS to curling rink during first lady's visit
The United States' first lady will be given a sweeping introduction to Canadian sports culture in Ottawa today as Sophie Grégoire Trudeau takes Jill Biden to the curling rink.
Trudeau shoots for policy advancements during Biden's whirlwind Ottawa visit
The pomp and circumstance of a presidential visit will give way today to a series of talks about green energy, migration and Haiti, as U.S. President Joe Biden heads to Parliament Hill.
Dinner for President Biden features Canadian ingredients
United States President Joe Biden is staying in Ottawa on his short trip north of the border, but the catering team from the National Arts Centre plans to take him on a cross-country culinary tour on Friday evening.
Trudeau, Biden reach agreement on Safe Third Country Agreement loophole: sources
Canada and the United States have agreed to have asylum seekers turned back at irregular border crossings across the border, including Roxham Road in Quebec.
‘You’re allowed to just be you’: Soup and bannock lunch builds community for students in Ottawa
Every Thursday, the Mashkawazìwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre offers soup and bannock to University of Ottawa students, staff and faculty.
How nature can help cities survive
Ben Wilson’s book Urban Jungle is a nuanced history of urban ecology and its vital role in the climate-change era.