The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared another mass coral bleaching event — with more than half the world’s reefs suffering in the last year. Experts worry global sea surface temperatures, which have hit historic highs in the last year, might push these organisms past the point of …
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Poilievre won’t commit to keeping new social programs like pharmacare
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a fiery speech Thursday that depicted the government's latest budget as a threat to the country's future while suggesting a number of new social programs will get a second look if he's elected. Conservative leader claims pharmacare would 'ban' private plans — health minister says …
Read More »Singh says NDP still hasn’t decided whether to support Liberals’ new budget
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday his party still hasn't decided whether it will vote in favour of the federal budget introduced last week. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said she spoke with the NDP finance critic over the weekend NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Monday his party still hasn't decided …
Read More »Freeland defends budget measures as premiers push back on federal involvement
The federal finance minister said Sunday she's optimistic provincial leaders will come around on measures that touch on their jurisdiction, such as housing. Premiers criticize what they call lack of consultation on such issues as housing Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she thinks unhappy premiers will …
Read More »For sale: one brand-new oil pipeline. $34 billion OBO. Call Ottawa
The federal government bought the project when the proposed pipeline was on the verge of falling apart before there was ever a shovel in the ground in the face of legal, political, and regulatory challenges. Long-promised sale of troubled project will open a Pandora's box, expert says In her budget …
Read More »Fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic stock exchange
A fire hit Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one of the Danish capital’s most iconic buildings, engulfing its spire, which collapsed onto the roof. There were no reports of injuries. Passers-by helped emergency services save art from burning building. A fire hit Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one …
Read More »Trump’s 1st criminal trial begins with huge challenge: finding 12 unbiased jurors
The first criminal trial of a sitting or former U.S. president began Monday. The immediate challenge: finding 12 people capable of serving on a jury and putting aside their own personal biases about Donald Trump. Monday saw a gag order warning and reported dozing — but no jurors seated. On …
Read More »World powers seek restraint amid fears of wider war
JERUSALEM: World powers urged restraint on Sunday (Monday in Manila) for fear that Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone strikes on Israel could spark a wider war in the Middle East, as the United Nations heard a call for new sanctions against Tehran. Iran launched the attack, its first ever to …
Read More »Israel mulls response to Iran attack as U.S. says it won’t take part in any counter-offensive
Top Iranian commanders warned Israel on Sunday that the country would face a bigger attack if it retaliates against overnight drone and missile strikes, adding that Washington has been told not to back any military action from its ally. U.S. President Joe Biden plans to gather G7 leaders together on …
Read More »Sydney knife attacker may have targeted women, police say
Australian police said on Monday the attacker who fatally stabbed six people at a busy shopping centre in Sydney’s beach suburb of Bondi may have targeted women, as the country mourned the victims and hundreds of people laid flowers near the scene. Five of the 6 people killed and a …
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