Climate groups, tenants accuse Toronto landlord of ‘greenwashing’ rent hikes
Climate protesters say a Toronto landlord is “greenwashing” rent increases and carrying out green retrofitting practices that displace long-term tenants.
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Closing door to newcomers won't fix housing crunch, says new federal housing minister
Canada's new housing and infrastructure minister says closing the door to newcomers is not the solution to the country's housing woes, and has instead endorsed building more homes to accommodate higher immigration flows.
Canada geese 'stained' with crude oil at Alberta Imperial Oil facility
The Alberta Energy Regulator says a flock of Canada geese were stained with oil after landing on a lagoon at an Imperial Oil facility northwest of Cold Lake.
Alberta government promises to crack down on clinics charging for faster doctor access
The Alberta government says a Calgary medical clinic charging its patients fees for faster access to a physician is an outlier and it will take action against any clinic that follows suit.
Indigenous leaders hope new minister Anandasangaree will follow in predecessor's footsteps
Indigenous leaders say they are hopeful that new Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree will take inspiration from his predecessor's approach with organizations, community members and leadership.
$23B First Nations child welfare settlement approved by rights tribunal
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has approved a $23.4-billion settlement agreement for First Nations children, youth and families harmed by the federal government's underfunding of child welfare services.
What is the job of the new citizens' services minister?
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reorganized his front bench on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in a massive federal cabinet shuffle, he also created a single new job: minister of citizens' services.
Trudeau massively overhauls cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive overhaul to his cabinet two years into his latest mandate, with about three-quarters of cabinet portfolios switching hands.
Shell earned $5 billion in second quarter and that's a drop
Shell reported on Thursday that it earned nearly $5.1 billion in the second quarter, nearly half what the oil and natural gas giant pulled in during the first three months of the year as energy prices have plunged.
Oceans are changing colour as the planet heats up
Over the last 20 years, more than half of the planet's oceans have experienced colour change.
Existence of massive, ‘mind-blowing’ old-growth tree revealed in Clayoquot Sound
An enormous old-growth cedar tree has been identified in Vancouver Island’s Clayoquot Sound, possibly dating back over a millennium.
Ontario Liberal leadership hopeful Nate Erskine-Smith kicks off climate conversation with ambitious plan
Nate Erskine-Smith, candidate for leadership of the Ontario Liberals, presented a plan to significantly reduce the province's greenhouse gas emissions. Experts say his plan could work — if he can take the party's top spot.
‘Future is not looking good’ for Canadian beekeepers hit by record losses
Canadian beekeepers lost a record number of hives last year due to a fatal combination of unpredictable weather made worse by climate change, pests, pathogens and habitat loss.
City councillor vows to speak up against Trans Mountain ‘every chance that we get’
The city of New Westminster has reiterated its opposition to the Trans Mountain pipeline over concerns the line would have catastrophic effects on people and wildlife in the event of a spill.
Canada has seven new federal ministers following Trudeau cabinet shuffle
The Liberal government is selling the reset as a renewed focus on the economy and affordability