Category Archives: Canada

New industry develops around sucking carbon dioxide out of atmosphere
Somewhere in west Texas, amid one of the most productive oilfields in the continent, a Canadian company is building a plant that it hopes will eventually suck from the air a million tonnes of car...
Dec 29, 2019

'Take our province back:' Notley wants to try again for Alberta premier in 2023
EDMONTON - In the last five years, Rachel Notley has gone from third-party leader, to government leader to Opposition leader, but says she will try again for Alberta's top job in 2023. The reason, she...
Dec 29, 2019

Kenney takes blowtorch to NDP policies in 2019, aims for jobs progress in 2020
EDMONTON - In 2019, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney made good on his promise to take a blowtorch to core policies enacted by the former NDP government. In 2020, the goal of the United Conservat...
Dec 29, 2019

Politicians need to listen to each other on national unity, N.S. premier says
HALIFAX - Canada's politicians have to listen to one another to address economic rifts that could hinder national unity, Nova Scotia's premier says, as he adds his voice to calls for changes to the fe...
Dec 29, 2019

Manitoba animal rescue group caring for dog found with jar stuck on head
WINNIPEG - An animal rescue group in Manitoba says it's helping a stray dog found with a jar stuck on its head that vets have told them was also bitten by other animals and shot with a ...
Dec 28, 2019

Ten-year-old West Vancouver girl dies after medical emergency on flight
LOS ANGELES - A 10-year-old girl from British Columbia has died after suffering a medical emergency aboard a flight in the United States. The Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner&nb...
Dec 28, 2019

Montreal airport refuellers vote in favour of New Year's Day strike
MONTREAL - The workers in charge of refuelling planes at Montreal's Trudeau and Mirabel airports could walk off the job on New Year's Day, which would likely disrupt the busy holiday travel ...
Dec 28, 2019

'A distinct identity:' Advocacy group wants protection for Alberta's wild horses
SUNDRE, Alta. - Bob Henderson's love affair with wild horses began almost 50 years ago and he's become a passionate advocate for the ponies that roam in the Rocky Mountain foothills of west-...
Dec 28, 2019

The top stories and trends that defined the past decade in Canada
The last decade in Canada has been one of seismic social changes. We've changed how we talk about gender, global politics, drugs and what it means to be a Canadian. Here's how the discourse ...
Dec 28, 2019

Multiple marine fuel choices fracture impact forecasts from new sulphur limits
CALGARY - A new wave of cold water is about to hit Canada's much-buffeted oilsands industry but whether it will be a perfect storm or a tempest in a teapot is yet to be seen. Tighter polluti...
Dec 28, 2019