Liberal MP Marc Garneau steps away from politics
Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Marc Garneau is resigning after 15 years in politics in order to fulfil a promise to spend more time with his family.
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How light pollution is upending the natural world
Johan Eklöf’s book “The Darkness Manifesto” offers a powerful argument for turning down the lights and embracing the dark.
Young gamer develops vegan Dungeons and Dragons storylines
Ethan Kowalchuk is developing “vegan” campaigns for the game Dungeons and Dragons because he wants to challenge entertainment’s inclination towards violence.
New research hub will grow marine science
The Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station is set to be a hot spot for aquatic research and monitoring climate change impacts on marine ecosystems after getting a $1.2-million donation from the Wilson 5 Foundation.
Parliamentary committee grills grocery chain CEOs over high food prices, soaring profits
Grocery chain CEOs fielded tough questions from MPs at a parliamentary committee meeting attempting to get to the root of why Canadians are facing such high food prices.
Flipping someone the bird a 'God-given' right, says Quebec judge
In his ruling, Quebec court Judge Dennis Galiatsatos wrote that not only was Neall Epstein not guilty, the fact that he was arrested and prosecuted at all was a bewildering injustice.
Chrystia Freeland wants supermarket CEOs to be transparent about why grocery prices are so high
The CEOs and presidents of Loblaw Cos. Ltd., Metro Inc. and Empire Co. Ltd. — which operates chains including Sobeys, Safeway and FreshCo — are set to testify before the House of Commons agriculture committee Wednesday evening as part of its study on food inflation.
Chinese Canadians stuck in the uncomfortable middle of foreign interference debate
Mark Lee, a professional translator and former council candidate in Richmond, B.C., says he knows what it's like to walk the fine line faced by fellow Chinese Canadians entering the political arena amid scrutiny of alleged foreign interference.
U.S. sanctions two Montreal companies for alleged ties to Russia
The Canada Border Services Agency says it helped put two Montreal-based companies with alleged ties to the Russian military on a United States sanctions list.
Ontario mayors seek federal help to support Roxham Road asylum seekers
The mayors of three Ontario cities are calling on the federal government to help them support asylum seekers being transferred to their communities after entering the country through an unofficial border crossing in Quebec.
Trudeau announces supports for Ukraine and hydrogen deal with Europe
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more support for Ukraine and a new hydrogen agreement with Europe on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Indigenous leaders emphasize need for consultation on federal firearms law
A House of Commons committee heard criticism, as well as some measured support, as Indigenous leaders testified Tuesday about Liberal efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms.
'I was terrified:' Woman testifies in trial of former residential school priest
A First Nations woman told a courtroom she was left scared and sick to her stomach after a priest allegedly assaulted her at a residential school more than 50 years ago — accusations the now-retired cleric has denied.
Opposition pressures Liberals to call a public inquiry into interference
Canada's official Opposition is expressing little confidence that the Liberal government will appoint a truly independent watchdog to investigate foreign interference.
Indecency, abortion offences added to list of 'unjust' Canadian historic convictions
People who have been convicted of a number of indecency and anti-abortion offences that are no longer on the books can now have those convictions expunged.