Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across Canada, expert say
Vancouver: The effects of climate change are taking a toll on Christmas tree farms across Canada, with one forestry expert and the head of...
New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national...
By Mia Rabson
The Canadian Press
Ottawa: Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a...
Alberta Opposition creates counter-survey on province’s ‘unicorn’ plan to quit CPP
EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition is launching its own survey on whether the province should leave the Canada Pension Plan, saying the government questionnaire is...
Freeland says Liberal government respects Alberta electing Danielle Smith as premier
Ottawa: Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Liberal government respects the choice Albertans have made at the ballot box, as they now face...
Pandemic, remote work changed Canadians’ commuting habits in 2021: StatCan
Ottawa: Statistics Canada says there were 2.8 million fewer commuters in 2021 than in 2016.
In a new census release, the federal agency says COVID-19...
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet begin three day retreat...
Hamilton: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers are gathering at a Hamilton hotel today to begin a three-day cabinet retreat.
The strategy session comes during...
Health Canada lifts years-long mad cow blood donation ban in Quebec
Quebec's blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad...
StatCan: Eight million people, 27 per cent of Canadians, have at...
The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in ten years, a reality that should push governments to help reduce barriers...
New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering
OTTAWA — The new immigration minister is still considering a controversial option to allow new Canadians to take their oath of citizenship with the...
Better patient care, more nurses coming to B.C.
Patients will experience improved care and nurses will experience a stronger health-care system as the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) have now established nurse-to-patient...