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The public-sector union representing Canada Revenue Agency employees has struck a tentative deal with the federal government, ending a strike of 35,000 workers just after the tax season wrapped up.

The federal privacy commissioner says it would be a mistake to give political parties the ability to govern the way they manage Canadians' personal information.

She also ruled Rod Cumberland was wrongfully dismissed and ordered the Maritime College of Forest Technology in New Brunswick to pay him $48,644.57 for the seven-month notice period he was owed.

Caroline Monnet’s lounge chair, accompanied by a table, is designed to be a multigenerational “place of gathering,” marked by sloped curves and finished ash wood that is locally sourced.

Misguided introduction of alien predators saw partula snails driven from their habitat — but zoos have reared new populations.

The federal environment minister says Scott Moe promoting fear about the effect on rates is irresponsible because the regulations haven’t even been developed. 

The Conservative Party of Canada brought in more donations during the first three months of the year than any other federal party.

As Albertans begin what could be a bitter and divisive provincial election campaign, one of the province's most popular musicians wants to remind them of an issue that brought everyone together a couple years ago.

In the mid-1950s, the fishing industry in modern-day Russia was determined to do something that may seem unusual today: introduce an invasive species in hopes of creating a new fishery. That species was pink salmon, and it's now turning up in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Some of the loudest opponents of e-scooters are advocates who say people with disabilities are endangered by electric scooters racing silently at high speeds on Ontario sidewalks, roads and park paths. They are urging other cities to follow Toronto’s lead and ban e-scooters.

The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate.

The battle to ban glyphosate, Canada's most widely used pesticide, has made it to Parliament. 

The motion was tabled by Leah Gazan, NDP critic for women and gender equity, and arrived just before Red Dress Day on May 5.

Our podcast The Salmon People earned the nod this week. The award honours a Canadian organization that embodies exemplary journalism with a resulting impact on the community it serves.

The jury in the British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of Myles Gray after a beating by Vancouver police nearly eight years ago is recommending the department expedite its use of body-worn cameras for all patrol officers.