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Study casts doubt on corporate contributions to fight against climate change
Companies touting their use of renewable energy may be overstating their contributions to the fight against climate change, new research suggests. "There's a big role for scrutiny of companies' claims...
Jun 09, 2022
After busy off-season, new-look Redblacks ready to move on from dismal 3-11 campaign
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Redblacks believe significant moves made by first-year general manager Shawn Burke, and the integration of new players into the team atmosphere, will help the team improve on its u...
Jun 09, 2022
Bombers confident in Collaros as they chase third consecutive Grey Cup
WINNIPEG - Zach Collaros offered to take some snaps during the Blue Bombers' pre-season games, but the veteran quarterback was told it wasn't necessary. Such is the level of confidence earned by the r...
Jun 09, 2022
Sentencing arguments expected for man in fatal shooting outside Walmart in Alberta
RED DEER, Alta. - A sentencing hearing is to begin today for a man who shot and killed a shopper outside a Walmart store in central Alberta. Chase Freed, who is 20, pleaded guilty on Monday to the sec...
Jun 09, 2022
Downtown Nanaimo building bulldozed to make way for supportive housing
NANAIMO - Crews have knocked down the former Community Services Building on Prideaux St. in advance of a future supportive housing complex.Contractors substantially tore down the aging facility 285 Pr...
Jun 09, 2022
UN nuclear watchdog: Iran removing 27 surveillance cameras
VIENNA (AP) - The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency said Thursday that Iran is removing 27 surveillance cameras from nuclear sites in the country. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director-general ...
Jun 09, 2022
Jan. 6 Capitol attack committee goes prime time with probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - With never-seen video, new audio and a "mountain of evidence," the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will attempt to show not only the deadly violen...
Jun 09, 2022
Passport delays, BoC annual financial system review : In The News for June 9
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of June 9 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...
Jun 09, 2022
Canada takes on Curaçao in CONCACAF Nations League play as contract talks continue
VANCOUVER - After a drama-filled week away from the field, Canada's men's soccer team will finally play in front of hometown fans tonight. The 38th-ranked Canadians are kicking off CONCACAF Nations Le...
Jun 09, 2022
BoC set to outline financial system risks and vulnerabilities as inflation weighs
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada will outline what it sees as the key vulnerabilities and risks to Canada's financial system later this morning. The central bank's annual financial system review comes as d...
Jun 09, 2022