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The plastics picture: Which single-use plastics are we banning, and when?
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is publishing new regulations this week to finally enact the government's long-promised ban on some single-use...
Another landslide north of Quebec City 'inevitable,' 187 forced from homes
The Quebec government was preparing Monday to extend a local state of emergency to a neighbourhood in Saguenay, Que., north of Quebec City, after almost 200...
Freeland, Yellen to speak about joint efforts to combat soaring global inflation
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are expected to speak about joint efforts to combat soaring inflation as well as the...
Liberals wants another year of hybrid Parliament, which Tories reject as needless
The governing Liberals want members of Parliament to have the option to appear virtually for another year, while Conservatives contend they should instead be...
Ex-PQ leader André Boisclair pleads guilty to sex assaults in two separate cases
Former Parti Québécois leader André Boisclair pleaded guilty today to two charges of sexual assault. Boisclair, 56, was charged in separate...
MPs may get panic buttons to boost security, after minister says he got death threats
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says he is looking into giving MPs panic buttons to increase their personal security. In an interview, Mendicino revealed...
Airport screening officers launch labour action to protest 'disrespect' from Ottawa
Airport security screeners are taking action against what they call substandard pay and "disrespect" from the federal government. Marty Warren,...
Canada investing $4.9 billion to modernize North American defences
Defence Minister Anita Anand promised billions in new spending over the next 20 years to modernize North America’s aging defensive systems in an...
Canadian employers willing to hire workers without direct experience, survey says
A new study shows Canadian employers are willing to hire workers without experience related to the job due to a tight labour market. The research released today...
'The robots are coming': Calgary researchers working on rescue robots for disasters
It could be a character on a Saturday morning kids show, but this rescue robot is anything but fantasy. "It's not science fiction. It's science and...
RCMP struggled to promptly inform families in aftermath of Nova Scotia mass shooting
The RCMP struggled to inform families promptly about the loss of their loved ones in the aftermath of the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, with a single officer...
The final countdown to banning some single-use plastics in Canada begins today
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will ban companies from importing or making plastic bags and Styrofoam takeout containers by the end of this...
Parents warn of global sextortion targeting teens after son's death
Daniel Lints was kind and responsible with a witty sense of humour. The rural Manitoba teenager had a bright future and loving family. He played hockey and was...
About 80 families evacuated north of Quebec City over risk of landslide
More people have been asked to evacuate their homes due to the risk of a landslide in one of Saguenay's neighbourhoods, north of Quebec City. The city and...
With official targets unchanged, temporary immigration soars in Quebec
While Quebec’s official immigration targets have remained largely stable in recent years, the real number of newcomers in the province has surged due to...
'Deepfakes' and disinformation should fall under online hate law: advisory panel
Disinformation, including “deepfake” videos and bots spreading deception, should come within the scope of a future online harms bill, say a panel of...
'Sad to see:' Edmonton's Chinatown losing business after killings, rise in crime
The 97 Hot Pot restaurant in Edmonton's Chinatown used to be crowded on weekends, with some customers lining up and craving slow-cooked veggies, lamb and...
Summer camp operators facing post-pandemic staff shortages, certification backlogs
Though health restrictions have lifted, some summer camp operators say they're grappling with staffing issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Raf...
Ottawa launches first phase of Canada Greener Home Loan program
Ottawa has launched the first phase of its plan to offer interest-free loans to Canadians planning upgrades that will have a significant impact in reducing...
Ontario woman, 25, charged in brazen killing of Quebec man inside busy restaurant
Quebec provincial police say they've arrested an Ontario woman in the killing this month of a Quebec man with reported links to organized crime. Provincial...