The laundry list of concerns with dryer sheets
Some studies are causing concern about the chemicals in the fabric sheets — but the issue with the laundry product is more subtle.
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No cars allowed: Quebec premier defends decision to break promise on ‘third link’
The so-called "third link'' tunnel across the St. Lawrence River — adding to two existing bridges — was a key promise from Legault during the 2018 and 2022 election campaigns to woo voters in the capital region. The tunnel was to have space for cars and transit.
Better late than never — ‘Mojave Max’ the tortoise finally pops out to say it’s springtime in Vegas
After a cold winter, the critter's appearance above ground with a burrow-mate at 3:40 p.m. Monday at the Springs Preserve marked the latest date since an annual watch contest began in 2000.
Artemis II astronauts hope to find answers out there on climate and food security challenges
The 10-day mission involves sling-shotting into deep space for a figure-8 manoeuvre around the dark side of the moon. If it is successful, Artemis II will mark the first time any human has ventured so far from Earth.
Mental-health services offered too late, experts say, after uptick in violence
Recent cases of violence across Canada demonstrate a clear need to treat mental illness early instead of waiting until a serious crime happens, says an executive with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
'Missing in action': gun-control groups criticize NDP over noncommital stance on bill
The federal New Democrats are coming under pressure from gun-control advocates to support the Liberals in enacting a permanent ban on assault-style firearms.
Smith won't disavow comments urging out-of-pocket payments for health care
Premier Danielle Smith is declining to say whether she stands by or is disavowing earlier comments she made proposing Albertans pay out-of-pocket for medically insured services as a way to keep the health-care system sustainable.
Democracy, values give West an advantage in race for green technology, Trudeau says
Democracies like Canada can be "reliable suppliers" of goods that espouse both environmental sustainability and the rule of law, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada's financial support for clean energy is similar to U.S: TD Bank
The financial support Canada is offering for the clean energy transition is competitive with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) south of the border, a new report from TD Economics says.
TRCA says province neglected to consult on Ontario Science Centre move to Ontario Place
Ontario's largest conservation authority says it was not consulted on the decision to move the Ontario Science Centre, despite owning the land it currently sits on.
Canada is suspending Sudan consular services as diplomats evacuated
Canada suspended consular services in Sudan on Sunday, April 23, 2023, amid reports of allied countries evacuating Canadian diplomats and as armed conflict escalated in the East-African country.
How the pandemic challenged libertarianism
With lockdowns and masks being mandated by the government due to COVID-19, some groups more than others felt their rights infringed. Max Fawcett talks it over with a libertarian on the latest episode of Maxed Out.
Tide-powered clean energy could help West Coast communities ditch diesel
A new tidal energy pilot project to reduce dependence on diesel in B.C.’s remote coastal communities is set to launch after getting $2 million in provincial funding.
What How to Blow up a Pipeline won’t teach you
A new movie based on a book by the same name explores climate activism beyond peaceful, “reasonable” actions.
‘We might have a coverup problem’: MPs grill Alberta Energy Regulator CEO over oilsands tailings leaks
The Alberta Energy Regulator’s president and CEO was in the hot seat Monday at a parliamentary committee meeting where MPs quizzed him on the regulator’s role in failing to quickly communicate information about multiple tailings leaks in northern Alberta to downstream communities and various levels of government.