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Oil and gas methane reductions less expensive than paying carbon tax, study finds
New research using the latest figures for Canada's methane emissions concludes it would be much cheaper for the energy industry to meet reduction targets for the potent greenhouse gas than it would be...
Jul 19, 2023
Nigeria's focus will turn from finances to football for its Women's World Cup opener against Canada
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - All the focus on Randy Waldrum's criticism of the Nigerian soccer federation and the rebuke he received in return will count for very little Friday when the Super Falcons op...
Jul 19, 2023
Traffic calming work to begin on notoriously speedy Extension Rd.
NANAIMO - After years of complaints and dozens of accidents, work to slow speeders on a problem road is getting the green light.Councillors voted nearly unanimously during a governance and priorities ...
Jul 19, 2023
Canadian head coach praises Ali Ahmed development: 'I wanted Canada to see him'
VANCOUVER - Ali Ahmed is both grateful and humble. He's grateful for the trust his coaches have placed in him. He also deflects praise and says he's just doing his job. The 22-year-old from Toronto ha...
Jul 19, 2023
Canadian women relaxed ahead of World Cup opener but still face some injury issues
MELBOURNE, Australia - Canada looked relaxed at training Wednesday ahead of its FIFA Women's World Cup opener against Nigeria, although several players appeared to be working at their own pace. Midfie...
Jul 19, 2023
China prepares for naval drills with Russia in sign of continuing support amid Ukraine conflict
China said Wednesday it has dispatched navy ships in preparation for joint exercises with Russia's sea forces, in a sign of Beijing's continuing support for Moscow's invasion of neighboring Ukraine. T...
Jul 19, 2023
36 years later, London's Met Police apologizes to family of murdered private investigator
LONDON (AP) - London's Metropolitan Police apologized Wednesday to the family of private investigator Daniel Morgan, who was killed with an ax in a pub car park 36 years ago, for the force's failure t...
Jul 19, 2023
Nuke plans getting updated and BC port workers back on strike: In The News for today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today. Nuclear threat prompts Feds review of fallout readiness Canada is dusting off and...
Jul 19, 2023
Veteran captains set to shake hands at Canada-Nigeria match at World Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia - Experience gets its due Thursday night when Canada opens play against Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup. There are just two 40-year-old players at the 32-team tournament, an...
Jul 19, 2023
RCMP or Surrey Police Service? The B.C. government to reveal its decision today
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government is set to reveal its decision today on which force will police the City of Surrey, potentially ending a political tug of war over whether it will be the RCMP...
Jul 19, 2023