Guilty verdict for 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Lich, Barber in mischief trial
"Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber have been found guilty of mischief for their roles in the 2022 mass protest in Ottawa.
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Whales migrations change as seas warmed. But can they keep pace with climate change?
The Canadian lead author of a new study on the migration of humpback whales is sounding the alarm on how climate change could spell trouble for the species.
Leaked files raise concerns over safety of Shell oil production fleet, years after devastating spill
Off the coast of Nigeria, one of the world’s largest oil production ships, called the Bonga, was taking oil from a field on the ocean floor and transferring it to a tanker ship. Such transfers are routine in the offshore oil industry, but something went wrong on the Bonga, owned by energy giant Shell.
Critically endangered sunflower sea stars seeking refuge in B.C. fiords
Alyssa Gehman vividly recalls seeing starfish for the first time while on a kayaking trip in British Columbia's Desolation Sound in Grade 8.
Digging for minerals in the Pacific’s graveyard: The $20 trillion fight over who controls the seabed
“The soul of our ancestors, when they leave this world, they go into the deep.”
Feds supported fossil fuel sector to the tune of nearly $30 billion last year
The nearly $30 billion in financial support could have been used to build much-needed interprovincial electricity grid connection infrastructure, said Julia Levin, associate director of national climate for Environmental Defence and author of the report.
Conservative fortunes ebb on West Coast while Liberals surge
Many voters backing Pierre Poilievre who weren’t previously concerned about the Conservative Party's use of Trump-like tactics are leery now that US policies threaten Canada.
Ontario’s new environment minister called Greenbelt scandal ‘fake news’—now he’s in charge of protecting it
Ontario’s newly appointed minister of the environment, conservation and parks is facing a wave of skepticism from environmental advocates and political opponents — not just for his lack of climate policy experience, but also for his controversial claim about Greenbelt development.
BC court rules against logging company in Haida Gwaii dispute
A BC court said the company is not entitled to compensation for losses caused by new forestry rules in Haida Gwaii.
Canada exempt from Trump's new tariffs — but existing duties remain
A fact sheet from Trump's office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 per cent tariff.
'Can't imagine Alaska without Canada': Resolution would back Canadian sovereignty
America's 49th state is showing support for the country that U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make its 51st.
All eyes are on Trump today as trade war continues to dominate election campaign
All eyes are on U.S. President Donald Trump as he prepares to hit multiple countries with "reciprocal" tariffs.
State of economywide tariffs on Canada is unclear as Trump's global trade war escalates
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to unveil his so-called "liberation day" plan to hit multiple countries with tariffs, it's still not clear whether a temporary pause on separate economywide duties on Canada will be lifted.
The currency of the (uninhabitable) future
The crypto booster’s agenda for government is going to cook the planet.
Feds double loan pool for First Nations infrastructure buy-in
The Canadian government’s $10 billion boost to the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program helps fund projects, but a $350 billion infrastructure gap still challenges First Nations.