A historic oil pipeline deal between the federal and Alberta governments — set to be announced on Thursday — could lead to more production in the oilsands, cementing Canada’s position as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel producers while pushing its climate targets even further out of reach. New …
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F-35 beat Gripen fighter jet ‘by a mile’ in 2021 Defence Department competition
The American-built F-35 fighter jet dominated its Swedish rival Gripen in terms of technical and military capabilities during a competition held by the Defence Department in 2021, according to data obtained by Radio-Canada. Data obtained by Radio-Canada shows Lockheed Martin jet was clear winner. The American-built F-35 fighter jet dominated …
Read More »Transit violence rising across Canada — in some cities by nearly 300%
A joint investigation by CBC News and the Investigative Journalism Foundation has found that transit violence in some of Canada’s biggest municipalities remains well above pre-pandemic levels, despite recent decreases. It has roughly doubled over the past decade in eight major Canadian cities. Exclusive data shows crime rates still well …
Read More »Can you see Newfoundland from Cape Breton? Online photo sparks debate
An online photo has sparked a passionate debate about whether or not it’s possible. Some say no, others say it depends on where you stand. A photograph taken from a rugged mountaintop in the Cape Breton Highlands that shows the ocean, a small island and a shadowy mass has sparked …
Read More »N.L. sea urchin fishery in jeopardy, says owner of one of the province’s only plants
Newfoundland and Labrador’s sea urchin fishery is on the verge of collapse, as the fish harvesters and divers are confined to certain overfished areas, says Jerry and Alisha Hodder, owners of one of the province’s last urchin plants. They say DFO could fix the problem with the stroke of a …
Read More »Northern parts of Ontario, Quebec to see winter storm arriving via the United States
MONTREAL — A major winter storm will be hitting northern Ontario and northern Quebec, bringing significant snow and difficult driving conditions over the coming days. Environment Canada meteorologist Gerald Cheng says the storm originated from the plains of the United States and will bring snow, strong winds and lake-effect snow …
Read More »Ottawa, Alberta agree to broad outlines of energy deal, including path to pipeline
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have agreed to the broad outlines of a memorandum of understanding that would give Alberta special exemptions from federal environmental laws and offer political support to a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, CBC News has learned. Deal to be …
Read More »Migrants’ rights groups call on Carney government to withdraw border security bill
The federal government’s border security bill is an open door to violate the rights of migrants and should be dropped, advocacy groups said on Monday on Parliament Hill. Advocates argue Bill C-12 opens the door to violating the rights of migrants in Canada. The federal government’s border security bill is …
Read More »AI could watch Ottawa’s transit cameras for crime, emergencies
OC Transpo is looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) to alert special constables to crime and emergencies occurring within the agency’s vehicles and facilities, Ottawa city councillors have heard. OC Transpo exploring scanning 10,000 cameras to detect ‘anomalies’ in real time. OC Transpo is looking to use artificial intelligence (AI) …
Read More »Toronto 70-year-old charged after allegedly taking group’s million-dollar lottery winnings for himself
TORONTO — An Ontario man is facing charges after he allegedly claimed to be the sole winner of a $1-million group lottery ticket. A 70-year-old Toronto man is facing theft and fraud charges. Ontario Provincial Police allege the accused claimed a Lotto Max ticket in July intended to be split …
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