Deep-sea mining could begin next year. Here’s why ocean experts are calling for a moratorium.
The risks vastly outweigh the potential benefits, they argue.
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Ontario revises science curriculum, destreams Grade 9
The Ontario government is combining applied and advanced science classes in Grade 9 and introducing a revised science curriculum across elementary grades that emphasizes hands-on learning, the engineering design process, coding and other emerging technology.
Canada to sanction 10 more Russians over Ukraine
Canada poked Russia in the eye on Monday, March 7, 2022, by sanctioning 10 people identified by Vladimir Putin's top domestic opponent as the federal government works with allies to hammer Russia's economy in response to that country's invasion of Ukraine.
B.C. adds conditions for Trans Mountain expansion
British Columbia has amended the conditions of its environmental assessment certificate for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and told the federal government it still has concerns about its response to potential marine oil spills.
Shell will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas
Energy giant Shell said on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels and other operations in the country amid international pressure for companies to sever ties over the invasion of Ukraine.
Arctic co-operation must continue despite invasion of Ukraine: U.S. envoy
A top United States government official says there are plenty of issues to keep like-minded Arctic nations together after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced seven of them to pause their participation in the international body that looks after the region.
Fines handed out after plane with Russian nationals on board grounded in Yellowknife
Transport Canada says a plane carrying two Russian nationals that was grounded in Yellowknife last week broke airspace restrictions.
Who's in, who's out and who else may enter race to lead Conservative party
With Sept. 10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place. Those running have until April 19 to throw their hat into the ring and until June 3 to sell memberships.
Lytton gets $18.4 million from province to begin removing debris
The first signs of a long-awaited start of rebuilding in fire-ravaged Lytton, B.C., are expected to begin on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, says the village's mayor.
RCMP shared info with banks on Ottawa protesters
The RCMP told MPs on Monday, March 7, 2022, that it only gave the names of people directly involved in Ottawa protests to banks to freeze their accounts, and not supporters who donated to the so-called Freedom Convoy.
World leaders agree to treaty to solve plastic waste crisis
The UN environment assembly resolution is being hailed as the biggest climate deal since the 2015 Paris accord.
Canada refugee program offers glimmer of hope for Ukrainians fleeing war
Many Ukrainian-Canadians have families who have sought refuge in Poland, Romania and Hungary and will have to wait for days, maybe weeks, to have their visas processed.
Indigenous women lead conservation efforts in Canada
In Canada, Indigenous women are leading the charge to preserve biodiversity and fight climate change by heading up important new conservation initiatives.
Politicians weigh in as Bay du Nord decision remains on the table
Verdict on the $6.8-billion oil project off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador was expected to be released by March 6.
Poilievre's team attacks Charest's Conservative cred as his campaign takes shape
A Conservative senator from Quebec helping Pierre Poilievre try to win leadership of the party is criticizing Jean Charest as a "Conservative of convenience," who on Monday, March 7, 2022, nabbed an endorsement from another potential contender.