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Bail hearing for Saskatchewan sisters who say they were wrongfully convicted
Two sisters who have spent nearly 30 years in prison for what they say are wrongful murder convictions each held an eagle feather while they testified at their bail hearing on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, about their desire for freedom.
New Democrat MPs begin caucus retreat in Ottawa, with a vow to hold Liberals to account
The federal New Democrats are kicking off a three-day caucus retreat today, January 18, 2023, with a keynote speech from Leader Jagmeet Singh.
UN chief speaks at Davos and warns the world is in a 'sorry state'
The world is in a “sorry state" because of myriad “interlinked” challenges including climate change and Russia's war in Ukraine that are “piling up like cars in a chain reaction crash,” the U.N. chief said at the World Economic Forum's meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Residential school records are still needed to answer 'hard questions' about unmarked graves
The fight is not over to find records that could answer "hard questions" about unmarked graves at Canada's residential schools, including who the missing children were and how they died, said the woman appointed to work with Indigenous communities in searches underway across the country.
Ottawa sends another 200 Canadian-made armoured vehicles to Ukraine
Canada is sending another 200 armoured vehicles to help with the defence of Ukraine, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced during a surprise visit to the embattled country on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Trust is in decline. What can news organizations do to help?
News leaders and industry experts grapple with the complex challenge of building trust.
Cruises, crowds and fragile ecosystems — the delicate dance of Antarctic tourism
As the icy continent braces for a record summer, ecologists say more visitor caps and restrictions are needed to protect wildlife.
A dozen First Nations in B.C. funded to pursue clean energy projects
First Nations across the province are undertaking clean energy programs with provincial funding designed to help ditch the use of dirty diesel fuel.
After lithium mine approval, Ontario-based Cree want a seat at the table for environmental assessments of mining in the province
Cree nations in Ontario hope the province will make room for them at the table when developing environmental protections for mining development.
Your pension fund may be taking a gamble with your retirement income
Many of Canada’s major pension funds are taking some steps to protect Canadians’ retirement savings from the worsening climate crisis by aligning their investments with the world's climate goals and setting their own targets, but there is still a long way to go.
Corporations are winning the inflation bump, while Canadian consumers hurt
As Canadians struggle to afford essential goods and services, the spoils of inflation are ending up largely in corporate profits, particularly in the oil, gas and mining industries, a new analysis reveals.
Alberta investigates family's lead-contaminated water well near gravel mine
Alberta Environment is investigating how a family's water well near a gravel mine became so contaminated by lead it's no longer drinkable.
More support for northern critical minerals strategy, mining companies say
Mining companies with projects in the North say more federal support is needed following the release of Canada's new critical minerals strategy, while some environmental advocates are wary of the potential impacts.
Trudeau should have visited First Nation during Sask trip: Indigenous leaders
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says it is dismayed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau did not visit the First Nation where a child’s bone was found at a former residential school site.