Toronto faces uncertain week following mayor's surprise resignation
A big week in municipal politics is getting off to an uncertain start in Toronto today following the recent surprise resignation of the city's mayor.
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There is a well-organized system helping asylum seekers enter Canada
Moments after a Greyhound bus from New York City pulls into a gas station bus stop in Plattsburgh, N.Y., on Friday at 5:25 a.m., several minivan taxis swarm the vehicle.
What the heck was flying over Canada?
The unidentified flying object shot down over Yukon this weekend will undoubtedly be one of the main topics of discussion between Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the two meet in Whitehorse for previously scheduled talks.
MPs slam Liberals’ ‘flawed approach’ to cutting oil and gas pollution
MPs are questioning the federal government about its sizable investments in carbon capture following new research on the state of the technology in Canada.
Who could replace John Tory as mayor of Toronto?
Now that Toronto Mayor John Tory has announced plans to step down from the role after admitting to having an affair with a former member of his staff, all eyes have turned to the now looming race to replace him.
Rachel Notley needs to hit the panic button
Rachel Notley's NDP is suddenly trailing the United Conservative Party — and the provincial election is just a few months away. Can she turn things around before it's too late?
Anger over Alberta royalty plan to reward companies for cleaning up oil wells
Alberta's United Conservative Party government is facing growing criticism for a plan to give oil companies a royalty credit for cleaning up their old wells.
Federal government seriously considering bail reform: Justice Minister
Justice Minister David Lametti says he is giving "serious consideration" to reforming Canada's bail laws in response to a request from premiers to make changes.
Ehattesaht First Nation in B.C. declares drug and alcohol crisis emergency
A First Nation on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island has declared a state of emergency over what its leadership describes as the "unrelating impact of drugs and alcohol" on its members, particularly children and youth.
Don’t let hydrogen tax credit become a fossil fuel subsidy, academics, civil society groups tell Ottawa
The federal government plans to introduce a tax credit for clean hydrogen investments in Budget 2023, but academics and some civil society groups say there’s a risk it could end up subsidizing fossil fuels if it’s not done right.
Canadian assessment team heads to Turkey as earthquake rescue efforts close
Canada deployed a disaster assessment team to Turkey on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the wake of a devastating earthquake that's killed thousands, as the federal government faced criticism that the window to help with rescue efforts was closing.
City auditor criticizes Ottawa police for mishandling 'Freedom Convoy' protests
The City of Ottawa's auditor general says police did not adequately share intelligence about last year's "Freedom Convoy" protests, affecting the city's ability to plan for the protests.
Duclos to meet with Ontario today to negotiate bilateral health deal
Duclos to sit down with Ontario to negotiate bilateral health deal on Thursday
Teck Coal fined more than $16 million over pollution-related infractions in B.C.
The British Columbia government has fined Teck Coal Limited more than $16 million for exceeding pollution thresholds as well as failing to build an active water treatment facility on time at one of its operations in southeastern B.C.