Articles

Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as 'hobbled together'

Ontario call for proposals to study feasibility of east-west pipeline criticized as ‘hobbled together’

The prospect of an east-west energy corridor — backed by Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan — has sparked sharp debate. Industry associations and engineering unions say such a pipeline project could create thousands of jobs and secure Canada’s energy future, but criticism includes that it was thrown together and needs more government transparency.

Read More »
Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

Canada is running out of runway for its F-35 review

As the Trump administration grows irritated that Canada continues to review the multibillion-dollar purchase of F-35s, the Liberal government has gone out of its way to downplay how the fighter jet plan is obviously being used as leverage in trade talks. There are, however, legitimate reasons for one more look — just not ones the government is willing to acknowledge in its talking points.

Read More »
Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores
Star

January 19, 2025

Plovers in a dangerous time: Endangered bird may be making a comeback on N.B. shores

Kouchibouguac National Park welcomed six pairs of piping plovers in…

Read More >

Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic
Star

January 19, 2025

Rocky Mountain Bikes under creditor protection as global bicycle industry reels from effects of pandemic

B.C.-founded Rocky Mountain Bikes, which helped drive the worldwide growth…

Read More >

U.S. restricts red dye No. 3; Tracking a missing masterpiece: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
Star

January 19, 2025

U.S. restricts red dye No. 3; Tracking a missing masterpiece: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

Read More >

Escaping the cycle of addiction felt impossible. Then I became pregnant
Star

January 19, 2025

Escaping the cycle of addiction felt impossible. Then I became pregnant

Emily Ranft used to be an addict. When she got…

Read More >

Sudanese Canadians decry delays in bringing their family members to safety
Star

January 19, 2025

Sudanese Canadians decry delays in bringing their family members to safety

Sudan is plagued by cascading tragedies:Â an ongoing internal military…

Read More >

Why time ran out on Canada-led deal to end public financing for international fossil fuel projects
Star

January 19, 2025

Why time ran out on Canada-led deal to end public financing for international fossil fuel projects

A deal on ending public financing for foreign fossil fuel…

Read More >

What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?
Star

January 19, 2025

What do we do with the case of admitted doula defrauder Kaitlyn Braun?

Kaitlyn Braun’s rapid rearrest underscores the challenges of the criminal…

Read More >

Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks
Star

January 19, 2025

Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks

The massive scale of the Los Angeles wildfires means even…

Read More >

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says
Star

January 18, 2025

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says

Jean Marie River Chief Melanie Menacho said she and other…

Read More >