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TC Energy seeks to recoup costs from U.S. for cancelled Keystone XL pipeline
The Calgary-based company has officially filed a request for arbitration in its bid for "economic damages" resulting from President Joe Biden's decision to cancel the project.
Boston divests from fossil fuels
The ordinance will prohibit the use of public funds from being invested in the stocks, securities or other obligations of any company that derives more than 15% of its revenue from fossil fuels.
Trans Mountain pipeline could restart this week
Trans Mountain Corp. says it has 350 people working around the clock to restart the pipeline, which has been shut down as a precaution since Nov. 14 due to the flooding in British Columbia.
Liberal MP Anthony Rota re-elected as Speaker
His re-election Monday to a second term as Speaker was no surprise as he had been widely praised, even by opposition parties, for deftly steering the House through the COVID-19 pandemic in a fair and non-partisan manner.
COVID vaccine for children ready to roll out across Canada
Parents were learning on Monday, November 22, 2021, how soon their younger children could get an appointment for a COVID-19 shot as shipments of the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine made their way across the country.
More storms coming to flood-hammered B.C.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning that more rainfall is expected in B.C. this week and it will likely affect areas that are still recovering from last week's floods.
Manitoba NDP leader Wab Kinew tests positive for COVID
Manitoba Opposition leader Wab Kinew said on Monday, November 22, 2021, even though he is double-vaccinated, he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will take part virtually in legislature proceedings.
Journalists released after arrest at Wet'suwet'en pipeline dispute
A photojournalist and a documentary filmmaker have been released by a B.C. Supreme Court judge, three days after being arrested while covering the RCMP's enforcement of an injunction against pipeline protests in northern British Columbia.
Almost half of Canadians will ditch social distancing this holiday season
Almost half of Canadians plan to abandon social distancing during holiday gatherings and hug, kiss and shake hands with friends and family, a new poll shows.
Canada considers tougher GHG shipping rules
Canada is considering an international proposal that would double the ambition of its greenhouse gas emissions targets from shipping — a plan observers say the country seems ready to support.
Throne speech expected to be same old promises
The throne speech is expected to be short and contain no surprises, recapping themes laid out in the Liberal platform during the recent federal election campaign, which produced a second, consecutive Liberal minority.
Ontario allows companies to pollute and harm species at risk
The Ontario government is ignoring the public's right to consultation on environmentally significant decisions as it allows companies off the hook for pollution costs and harm to at-risk species, according to a new set of environmental audits.
U of T students win some of Elon Musk’s carbon capture cash
A team of students at the University of Toronto are among the 23 groups sharing a US$5-million prize for developing carbon removal technology, part of an ongoing $100-million prize funded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.