Canada’s employment rate rose in August, but it's still short of pre-pandemic levels
The good news is that Canada added 246,000 jobs in August. The bad news is that's still 1.1 jobs short than before COVID-19 hit our economy.
Canada is way behind on pledge to reduce methane emissions: analysis
Five environmental organizations released an analysis of the government’s recent emissions modelling, which shows that under current federal regulations, Canada will only reduce methane emissions by 29 per cent by 2025.
How a B.C. snow plow dispute made its way to the Supreme Court of Canada
One woman's dispute with the city of Nelson could change the way future liability cases are handled in Canada.
Trudeau reaches out to B.C. on virtual tour
In lieu of his in-person visit to the region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau moved meetings with B.C. leaders online on Wednesday.
Eight candidates on the ballot for Green Party leadership race
Online voting will open later this month, with a party leader to be chosen Oct. 3. The new leader will take over at a pivotal time, in a moment where talk of a green recovery from COVID-19 is gaining momentum and the possibility of a snap election this fall looms.
After MP’s offensive tweet, O’Toole says Tories will counter anti-Semitism
“When I found out about it, the tweet was already down," the new Conservative leader told reporters Wednesday.
New Indigenous advisory committee has no power over Canada’s energy projects
The committee, created to enhance Indigenous relations, has no decision-making power with oil and energy projects.
B.C. teachers want federal funding used to help reduce class sizes
As the first day of school quickly approaches, teachers still aren't sure if they can meet physical distancing requirements.
Catch up on Erin O’Toole’s first week as Conservative leader
O'Toole's early days on the job were fairly routine, but his first week ended with controversy over a tweet from a Conservative MP and his answer to a question about systemic racism.
Ottawa invests $28.5M in B.C. green infrastructure
Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson made the announcement Tuesday. The funding will be used for 11 projects, including electric vehicle charging stations and low-carbon energy.
COVID-19 health measures exacerbated opioid crisis: Canada's top doctor
Canada’s top doctor says public health measures put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 may have made it harder for people who use drugs to access needed support.
Nurses call on Trudeau to bring back national chief nursing officer
Bringing back a chief to represent nurses on the federal level could bridge gaps in the country’s overwhelmed health-care system, a nursing association says.
Citizens appalled as boaters defying whale sanctuary get off with warning
Canada has been letting boaters who are caught violating a sanctuary for endangered whales off with a warning. The government says it won’t hesitate to impose a penalty if warranted — it just hasn’t seen such a case yet.
Bloc leader says he will try to trigger election if Trudeau won't resign
Ethics commissioner’s probe into Trudeau and Morneau surrounding WE Charity contract, and another decision to outsource a program to a firm employing the husband of Trudeau’s chief of staff, have Bloc leader questioning whether Canadians still have confidence in the prime minister.
B.C. lawmaker vows action on old-growth forests
“I’m really terrified about what the future has in store for my son and for his generation," said James Darling at a rally marking the end of two weeks without food.