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NATO ponders possibility of space war
The NATO military alliance looked to space, the final frontier, earlier this week as members formally recognized the cosmos as integral to their mutual security, agreeing to bolster ways to defend their satellites and other space-based infrastructure from enemy attacks.
Splitting from Canada won't solve Alberta's landlocked oil problem: expert
International trade experts say it's a pipe dream to think the landlocked oil-producing western provinces would have an easier time getting their product to international markets if they were to split from Canada.
Alberta introduces legislation allowing access to partner's criminal records
Alberta is introducing legislation first developed in Britain that allows people in abusive relationships to request information about a partner's criminal record.
Climate activists plan disruptions
A group of environmental activists is planning to try and shut down some of Canada's busiest bridges on Monday, October 7, 2019, by having protesters lie down in traffic lanes.
Oil price drops for 2nd day as Saudi crude output recovers
The price of oil fell on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, after Saudi officials announced oil production halted by an attack on the heart of its oil industry would be fully restored within weeks.
'A solemn space': first interior shots of Franklin's HMS Terror released
It remains, despite nearly two centuries beneath the Arctic seas, amazingly shipshape.
Canada's climate plan not enough, entire G7 must do more report says
The wealthiest countries in the world — including Canada — are lagging instead of leading in the fight against global warming, a new report says.
Oilsands pipeline firm Inter Pipeline posts record Q2 net income of $260 million
Oilsands transport company Inter Pipeline Ltd. is reporting record second-quarter net income of $260 million or 63 cents per share, nearly double the $136 million or 35 cents it declared in the same period of 2018.
Consular officials visit Canadian Michael Kovrig detained in China
Consular officials in China have met for the 10th time with a detained Canadian, Global Affairs Canada said on Monday, August 5, 2019.
'It's not about popularity:' Trudeau, Macron meet in Paris amid lagging polls
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron defended their shared efforts to ease the worries of citizens, denounced those seeking to capitalize on such fears and dismissed the notion that their message wasn't breaking through to an anxious electorate.
Canada needs to increase ocean protection by almost one-third: report
An environmental group says Canada needs to up its game on protecting its oceans.
Global ocean group to study possible toxic splashdowns of space debris
A global agency that sets rules for the seas is studying the environmental effects of more and more rocket stages that may contain toxic fuel dropping into the world's oceans.
Britain proposes to weaken environmental protection after Brexit
The British government has proposed to weaken environmental oversight as part of its plan to leave the European Union, creating a situation that critics say will leave serious gaps, especially if the United Kingdom plunges into a no-deal scenario.
Flyers looking to avoid Boeing 737 model find little love from airlines
Flight Centre travel agency says Canadian airlines are not waiving flight-change or cancellation fees for passengers who want to switch to an aircraft other than the Boeing 737 Max 8, the model that crashed during an Ethiopian Airlines flight on Sunday, March 10, 2019.