Canada condemns shelling of kindergarten in Ukraine
Canada's foreign minister has accused Russia of trying to escalate the crisis with the West by shelling a kindergarten in eastern Ukraine.
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Shackan First Nation return home after B.C. flood
Members of a British Columbia First Nation who were forced from their homes more than 90 days ago when a nearby river changed course during catastrophic floods are now allowed to return.
Low interest rates have not made housing more affordable
The parliamentary budget officer is warning that home ownership has become even less affordable through the pandemic for the average buyer, who may find it even tougher to get into the market unless prices drop.
Liberals transfer cash to cities for transit-fare shortfalls
The federal government is offering cities a one-time cash infusion of $750 million to help make up for shortfalls in transit revenues linked to COVID-19.
A chance to rebuild sustainably for Lytton, B.C.
Council has approved grant applications that allow it to explore plans for a new sewage system, net-zero building construction and an analysis of advancements in infrastructure, he said.
Coastal GasLink site in northern B.C. 'attacked' by people armed with axes: RCMP
Mounties in northern British Columbia are investigating what they say was a violent confrontation between a group of about 20 people and Coastal GasLink employees at a worksite for the natural gas pipeline.
House of Commons sitting cancelled for final police push against Ottawa protesters
The House of Commons will not sit today, February 18, 2022, to debate emergency measures the government has brought in to deal with the protest just outside its doors that is entering its fourth week.
As police pour into Ottawa, residents steel themselves for final showdown between cops and protesters
With significantly bolstered ranks municipal, provincial and national police officers have established a perimeter with about 100 checkpoints covering Ottawa's downtown to keep out anyone intent on joining the protest this weekend.
In the U.K., wood burning emits more particle pollution than traffic
Revised government data estimates a lower proportion of pollution comes from wood stoves but they remain a "major contributor."
Feds respond to public outcry over proposed shipping terminal threatening shorebirds
The federal government has extended its deadline for public feedback on a proposed Metro Vancouver shipping terminal after outcry from scientists, MPs and the City of Delta.
'We’re not going anywhere': Protesters defiant as police crack down on Ottawa blockade
Police arrested two of the main organizers behind an antigovernment demonstration on Parliament Hill late Thursday.
Ontario’s Ford government unveils its election year education budget
Ontario will require its school boards to keep an online learning option for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year and any student who needs tutoring help will receive it, the provincial government said as it laid out its school spending plan ahead of a summer election.
Trudeau defends Emergencies Act: 'The situation could not be dealt with under any other law in Canada'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says using the Emergencies Act is a measure of last resort to bring an end to the illegal and undemocratic blockades that have harmed Canadians for nearly three weeks now.
Protein-based COVID vaccine approved for use in Canada
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for use in Canada.
