Air pollution throws off chess players' game
The co-author of a recent study says its results have implications for anyone who has to think hard in polluted areas.
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Lack of electric vehicles hampers efforts to transition federal fleet
A lack of available vehicles and charging infrastructure is slowing down the federal government’s efforts to transition its fleet to electric vehicles, according to a memo obtained through a federal access-to-information request.
Women’s team needs Canadians’ support after threat of legal action sends players back to the field: university coach
Soccer fans are throwing their support behind the Canadian women's team as players return to the field Thursday after walking off the job.
RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki announces she is stepping down
Her turbulent time as the top Mountie included the worst mass shooting in modern Canadian history, the COVID-19 pandemic and protests that paralyzed downtown Ottawa and several border crossings early last year.
Chasing darkness — Canadians fight to protect jet black skies
New research published in the journal Science shows light pollution gets worse every year, meaning stargazers have to travel further and further to see space.
B.C. Premier Eby discusses bilateral health agreements with federal ministers
The federal health minister says he expects British Columbia and Ottawa to soon reach a flexible one-on-one agreement that improves health services for people needing care and those who provide that service.
From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' these tweets are federal government no-nos
When it comes to government information, there is no shortage of sensitive matters. As it turns out, a "fun fact" about ocean critters is on the list.
Russian bomber intercepted near Alaska as search continues for downed 'objects'
After days of shooting down unidentified “objects,” fighter jets from Canada and the United States were scrambled on Monday, February 14, 2023, night to intercept four Russian military aircraft as they buzzed North American airspace.
Canadian search and rescue team home after assisting Turkish relief efforts
A volunteer search and rescue team that self-deployed to Turkey's earthquake zone has returned to Vancouver to a hero’s welcome after spending days combing through the rubble as part of the international lifesaving efforts.
Trudeau heads to Caribbean leaders meeting as Haiti crisis deepens
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to depart today for the Bahamas, where members of the Caribbean Community are gathering to discuss regional issues, including a deepening crisis in Haiti.
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to testify in class action suit on racial profiling
Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is expected to testify today in a class-action lawsuit that claims the city hasn't acted to combat systemic racial profiling by its police officers.
Yukon premier argues for 'critical' northern healthcare funding
Yukon's premier says federal health-care money specifically for the territories is "critical" to service delivery.
White House announces Tesla will make some chargers available to all EV drivers
Electric car giant Tesla will, for the first time, make some of its charging stations available to all U.S. electric vehicles by the end of next year, under a new plan announced on Wednesday by the White House.
TC Energy takes $1.4-billion hit over Coastal GasLink pipeline's skyrocketing costs
Energy giant TC Energy took a $1.4-billion loss this past quarter, driven by the skyrocketing costs of the Coastal GasLink pipeline.
‘Largest birthday party ever’: Admirers young and old celebrate life of beloved Mississauga mayor
On what would have been former Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion’s 102nd birthday, legions of admirers gathered to celebrate her life at a state funeral.