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PM's remarks about Catholic Church and residential schools were 'unfair': Toronto archbishop
The archbishop of Toronto expressed "great sorrow" Sunday for the abuse that took place at Canada's residential schools, though he insisted the prime minister was “unfair” in his calls for the Catholic Church to take more responsibility.
Can luxury brands drive B.C. old-growth logging out of business?
While a pitched battle is underway to save old-growth trees on the West Coast, a B.C.-based non-profit is conscripting a contingent of luxury brands that are pledging to eliminate packaging made from the world’s ancient and endangered forests.
These environmentalists think Quebec can ban oil and gas
Quebec environmentalists are calling for a permanent ban on oil and gas extraction to prevent fossil fuel companies in the province from eroding laws protecting rivers, lakes, and other waterways.
This climate change combatant has wheels and is ready to fight
As part of a series highlighting the work of young people in addressing the climate crisis, writer Patricia Lane interviews Danielle Pohl, a crime and climate change fighter who can often be found on roller skates.
World leaders warned to protect nature or risk future pandemics
The focus of world leaders on responding to future outbreaks overlooks the far cheaper and more effective strategy of stopping the spillover of disease from animals to humans in the first place, scientists warn.
Cries for action one year after Chantel Moore killed by police
A year after Chantel Moore was killed by police in Edmundston, N.B., the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council and Green Party are calling for action.
Summer job market for Canada’s students gets off to slow start
The latest monthly jobs data show younger workers again lagging behind the broader workforce in May as provinces tightened public health restrictions due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Trudeau demands Catholic Church 'step up,' admit responsibility for residential schools
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling on the Catholic Church to "step up" and take responsibility for its role in Canada's residential school system.