As flames engulfed Fort McMurray, Thomas Russell had two choices: run down the fiery hill and get to his family, or follow the advised evacuation procedures.
From a corporate animal ethics scandal to a dream-crushing oil crisis, two of National Observer's stories are nominated for "outstanding investigative journalism" in Canada.
The clock is "ticking" on Liberal promises to live up to its climate action promises, said the Green Party leader, and more pipelines will slow them down.
The prime minister stood by his commitment to getting Canadian resources to market, despite commitments made in Paris to keep this century's global temperature rise below 2 degrees.