Ontario NDP's Andrea Horwath struggles to hold the line
Andrea Horwath is now in her 13th year as Ontario NDP leader, but 2018’s orange wave seems to be receding, and fast.
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Vancouver sets bold building emissions example for Canadian cities
Vancouver city council passed a motion last week requiring all large commercial buildings to use only renewable energy by 2040 and setting limits on carbon pollution for existing buildings, making it the first Canadian city to do so.
Rethinking the role of carbon-sucking seaweed as a climate solution
Researchers argue carbon offset hopefuls have jumped the gun in touting seaweed’s carbon-sucking potential.
Why you probably won't know if you're eating gene-edited food
Canadians could soon be unknowingly eating gene-edited foods that have not been assessed for safety by Health Canada.
Tributes and prayers for Indigenous children who never came home
A memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the announcement of the detection of an unmarked burial site at the former residential school at Kamloops, B.C. starts early on Monday, May 23, 2022, with a ceremony at sunrise and concludes with a closing evening prayer.
Dangerous new drug more potent than fentanyl creeps into Canada
A national substance use research organization is warning about a new type of opioid that is increasingly being found in Canada's unregulated drug supply.
North America's most northern border to reopen
Yukon’s tourism industry is abuzz with anticipation as Canada's northernmost border opens next week for the first time since before the pandemic began, says the executive director of the Klondike Visitors Association in Dawson City.
Kenney says 'No!'
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney quashed speculation on his immediate political future on Saturday, May 21, 2022, when he explicitly stated he would not be running in the race to pick a new leader for his United Conservative party.
Superstorm leaves nine dead
Emergency crews rushed to restore power and clear roads on Sunday, May 22, 2022, a day after a deadly and destructive storm swept across southern Ontario and Quebec, though officials cautioned that some of the outages could take days to resolve.
Gas stations, commercial lots in Vancouver must have EV chargers by 2025 or pay $10K a year
If a Vancouver gas station or commercial lot with 60 spots or more wants to avoid a $10,000 annual licence fee, it will need to have electric vehicle chargers available by 2025.
Ontario Greens promise to get rid of interest on student debt, help low-income students
Ontario's Green Party is pushing for a financial boost for post-secondary students, promising to get rid of interest on student debt and reverse Doug Ford’s cuts to financial aid.
Canada considers using smallpox vaccine to guard against monkeypox
But Canada stopped routinely immunizing people against smallpox in 1972, meaning everyone is susceptible to monkeypox.
Trudeau promises tighter cybersecurity after banning Huawei from 5G networks
The government is working closely with big financial institutions as well as other companies across the country to protect vital networks from malicious attackers, Trudeau said Friday at an event in Quebec.
Crown wants 'Freedom Convoy' organizer Tamara Lich back in jail
A Crown prosecutor argued on Thursday, May 19, 2022, that Tamara Lich, an organizer of the "Freedom Convoy," breached her bail conditions by accepting an award for her leadership during the Ottawa protest.
As leaders tumble, what lies ahead for conservatism in Canada?
The fall of Jason Kenney, a juggernaut of conservatism in Canada, has prompted many federal Tories to consider the future of the party, which is in the midst of being decided in a leadership race seen as a fractious fight for its soul.