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International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement

International environmental watchdog wants probe into shipping pollution enforcement

Investigators with an international environmental watchdog have recommended a probe into whether Canada is violating its own laws by not stopping toxic wastewater from being dumped into the ocean along its Pacific coast.
Orphan B.C. orca calf unseen since May 10 despite family sightings: researchers

Orphan B.C. orca calf unseen since May 10 despite family sightings: researchers

VICTORIA — A whale research group that was involved in efforts to rescue an orphaned orca calf from a Vancouver Island lagoon says she has not been seen since May 10, despite multiple recent sightings of her family members.
CSIS director David Vigneault stepping down after seven years on the job

CSIS director David Vigneault stepping down after seven years on the job

OTTAWA — David Vigneault says he is stepping down from his job as the head of Canada’s spy agency. The director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, who spent seven years at the helm, is leaving the public service altogether.
Saskatchewan files for injunction over Canada Revenue Agency collecting carbon money

Saskatchewan files for injunction over Canada Revenue Agency collecting carbon money

REGINA — Saskatchewan is going to court to stop the Canada Revenue Agency from collecting millions of dollars in carbon levy money — but the federal government says it will stand firm because the law is the law.
Yukon minister says cyanide found in creek near mine spill, after firm issues denial

Yukon minister says cyanide found in creek near mine spill, after firm issues denial

MAYO, YUKON — Elevated levels of cyanide have been detected in a waterway after an equipment failure and slide of ore at Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine last week, the Yukon's minister of energy, mines and resources said.
Poilievre vows to scrap Online Harms Act as PBO pegs cost of regulators at $200M

Poilievre vows to scrap Online Harms Act as PBO pegs cost of regulators at $200M

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre vowed Thursday to repeal the Liberals' Online Harms Act should it become law, the same day the parliamentary budget officer estimated that setting up proposed new regulators would cost $200 million over f
Canadians in Grenada and Montreal rally to help after hurricane Beryl devastation

Canadians in Grenada and Montreal rally to help after hurricane Beryl devastation

MONTREAL — Canadians Lynn Kaak and her husband have been doing what they can to provide relief to the Caribbean island nation of Grenada, after hurricane Beryl left part of the country "absolutely hammered.
Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

OTTAWA — The well-funded Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $8.5 million on advertising last year, substantially exceeding what its political rivals dropped to get their message out.
Security review needed after Inuk women highway deaths near lodge in Quebec: coroner

Security review needed after Inuk women highway deaths near lodge in Quebec: coroner

MONTREAL — A Montreal-area Inuit health centre should review its security measures in light of the deaths of two patients who were struck and killed on highways within a 24-hour span in 2022, a Quebec coroner's report says.
Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

Border workers who nearly went on strike in June ratify new contract

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada's border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement.
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