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Two B.C. community newspapers close up shop
Two newspapers in British Columbia are publishing their last editions this week, eliminating coverage by community papers for a large swath of the province's northeast.
Suncor CEO to testify at Commons committee to explain sustainability comments
Canada's ongoing political battle between climate action and the economic benefits of the oil and gas industry will be on full display today as the CEO of oilsands giant Suncor appears at a House of Commons committee.
Greenpeace files securities complaint against oilsands giant Suncor over climate risk disclosures
Greenpeace senior energy strategist Keith Stewart says the Calgary-based oil giant used to prepare an annual report on climate-related risks, which included the disclosure of business strategy risk and the potential for stranded assets in a low-carbon future.
Industry leaders launch net-zero agri-food sector alliance
A group of leaders in the agriculture and food industries is launching a national alliance to work toward achieving net zero in Canada's agri-food sector by 2050.
Montreal man among those killed in attack on Israel, family says
A man from Montreal is believed to be among the victims of an attack by Hamas militants on Israel over the weekend, according to his family.
Homelessness in B.C. spikes and B.C. government says more supports needed
A statement from the Housing Ministry says a count of the homeless conducted in 20 B.C. communities over a 24-hour period showed an increase compared with previous counts in 2020 and 2021.
India reportedly instructs Canada to recall more than half its diplomats
India reportedly wants 41 of 62 Canadian diplomats out of the country by early next week — a striking, if largely anticipated, deepening of the rift that erupted last month following Trudeau's explosive allegations in the House of Commons.
Trial set to begin for former RCMP intelligence director accused of disclosing secrets
More than four years after Cameron Jay Ortis was charged with breaching Canada's secrets law, the former RCMP intelligence director is about to get his day in court.
MPs to vote on new House of Commons Speaker
A rare event in Canada's history is set to unfold today as members of Parliament elect a new House of Commons Speaker.
State of emergency lifted in West Kelowna, B.C. as fires fizzle
Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has lifted the state of local emergency in West Kelowna, B.C., more than a month after the McDougall Creek wildfire devastated the area.