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The RCMP says it expects officers in three parts of the country to start field-testing body-worn cameras in the coming days.

The federal Liberals have made it clear that Canada's road to a greener economy will be paved with billions of dollars in corporate subsidies.

Beth Cranston’s issues with living near a landfill stretch far beyond an unpleasant smell. She’s increasingly concerned about the impact toxic construction materials like asbestos could be having on the water in her community.

Cryptocurrency mining uses huge amounts of energy, but activists are pushing for a change in its code to reduce its environmental impact.

The Pembina Institute estimates the federal government, in partnership with provinces and utilities, will need to invest $10 billion to $15 billion per year over the next 20 years to reach its net-zero commitment. 

The Ni Hat'ni Dene program is one of 150 different Indigenous Guardians programs that have blossomed in the last five years.

The Alberta government says fire danger continues to be extreme in most of the province except the Rockies, where lower danger levels were expected.

The managing director of a non-profit that tracks Chinese attempts to influence democracies around the world says Beijing wants to sow discord in western countries.

A private member's bill from a Conservative backbench MP is stirring up debate over abortion in Canada, though the proposed legislation does not mention it even once.

A 13-turbine wind farm recently approved by the Nova Scotia government is worrying federal officials, who say there isn't enough information about what impact the project will have on the endangered roseate tern and other birds.

Alberta's 2019 decision to cancel funding for an elite wildfire-fighting crew in 2019 came despite pleas to keep the Rapattack program from at least three municipalities, including one that has since been evacuated during this spring's blazes.

The CBC and Radio-Canada are returning to Twitter after pausing activity last month over their designation as "government-funded media" by the social media platform.

Despite differences of opinion, a clear majority of delegates voted to adopt the Canadian Labour Congress’ proposed climate action plan at its 2023 convention in Montreal.

The oceanic phenomenon could lead to more pathogen-carrying mosquitoes, bacteria, and toxic algae.

At Canada’s National Observer, we examine everything from policy to political theatre through the lens of climate change: privileging science over partisan politics and false balance.