Residents take Ontario town to court over farmland rezoning
A local environmental group is suing the town of Caledon, Ont. over a decision to “pre-zone” 5,000 acres of prime farmland for housing development.
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Canada's greenhouse gas emissions dropping but major reductions still required
The federal government estimates Canada’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions are going down, but hitting its 2030 climate targets will require much larger reductions.
Birding is a much (much) bigger industry than you knew
From buying pricey binoculars to traveling to bird hotspots, avian enthusiasts support local economies across the nation—and the world.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will shuffle his cabinet tomorrow
A government source confirms a swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rideau Hall.
Do trade deficits hurt the economy?
In a post on Truth Social early on Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed his country is financially supporting its northern neighbour.
Trudeau contemplates his future as the path narrows for him to remain prime minister
Trudeau's decision to demote Chrystia Freeland appears to have backfired spectacularly, igniting a chorus of calls for him to resign, including from several Liberal MPs, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the Toronto Star's editorial board.
Quebec carbon removal company wins grant from fund backed by Bill Gates to set up in Alberta
A Canadian company that has received a US$40-million grant from Bill Gates' climate solutions venture firm says its Alberta test site will be removing carbon directly from the atmosphere as early as this spring.
Officials panicked when Victoria's Reclaiming Canada event veered to the far right
When the organizer of the We Unify Reclaiming Canada event contacted officials about booking the Victoria Conference Centre, he touted invitees from across the political spectrum, including liberal luminaries such as Amal Clooney, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, B.C.'s NDP Premier David Eby, movie stars and more.
NDP gears up to battle the Conservatives
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh began 2024 by propping up Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government. He is ending the year calling for Trudeau’s resignation.
LNG exports will cost consumers and the climate: U.S. Department of Energy
If the U.S. allows its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to grow, unrestrained, there will be significant costs to both consumers and the climate, according to a new government report.
After 2 years, Coca-Cola’s promise to scale up reusable packaging is dead
The pledge was born out of shareholder activism — and was withdrawn as regulators crack down on greenwashing.
A new EV battery could last more than 8 times longer, travel farther
Researchers from Dalhousie University spent six years charging and discharging an emerging lithium-ion battery material to see how many charging cycles it could take: a typical battery lasts 2,400 cycles, while the new battery lasted more than 20,000 cycles.
Tories call for House hearings on U.S. tariff threat as Liberals navigate internal problems
"We have a U.S. president(-elect) with a strong mandate, who is a powerful negotiator who can spot weakness from a mile away," Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday.
What the future might hold for PM Justin Trudeau and the Liberals
The Liberal government was thrown into disarray this week when Chrystia Freeland stepped down from cabinet as finance minister, reviving calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to step down or call an election.
On display: Humanity's enduring relationship with the natural world
The Aga Khan Museum’s Life on Land exhibition explores sustainability and humanity’s enduring connection to animals, water and the land.