Articles

Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Stop calling Canada’s latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That

Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced a sovereign wealth fund for Canada to bolster national projects, create jobs and grow taxpayer money — but it’s not a sovereign wealth fund in the traditional sense. Andrew Chang explains the stark differences between the Canada Strong Fund and other countries’ sovereign wealth funds, and what we know so far about how it will work.

(Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock, Getty Images)

Read More »
Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

Vancouver is running out of water – and the solutions are wild

As Metro Vancouver’s population grows and its reliable snowpack shrinks, the race is on to secure the region’s water supply for the next century. But the solutions on the table are bolder than you might expect, ranging from tapping backup lakes to giant straws and massive dam expansions. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe investigates how the city plans to keep the taps running. Correction: This video was edited after it was first published to correct spelling errors in the names of two people.

Read More »
Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to form majority government
Star

November 26, 2024

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives to form majority government

Nova Scotia voters handed Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservatives a second…

Read More >

Sask. NDP MLA says his trans children were the target of Premier Moe's proposed change room policy
Star

November 26, 2024

Sask. NDP MLA says his trans children were the target of Premier Moe’s proposed change room policy

Premier Scott Moe described the proposed policy as his ‘first…

Read More >

Bear cub snatched from a tree to pose for photos is free at last, and doing well
Star

November 26, 2024

Bear cub snatched from a tree to pose for photos is free at last, and doing well

A bear cub who was hauled out of a tree…

Read More >

Fighter dies following Edmonton-area MMA match
Star

November 26, 2024

Fighter dies following Edmonton-area MMA match

Alberta RCMP are investigating the death of a 33-year-old fighter…

Read More >

Drake launches 2nd legal action over Kendrick Lamar's song. What could happen next?
Star

November 26, 2024

Drake launches 2nd legal action over Kendrick Lamar’s song. What could happen next?

Drake has launched a second legal action against Universal Music…

Read More >

Economic impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157M
Star

November 26, 2024

Economic impact of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver estimated at $157M

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will have an estimated $ 157-million…

Read More >

This Canada's Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John's bar — on TV. Here's what happened next
Star

November 26, 2024

This Canada’s Drag Race star called out low pay at a St. John’s bar — on TV. Here’s what happened next

A St. John’s performer is urging the city’s drag community…

Read More >

Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan's supporters from streets
Star

November 26, 2024

Security forces in Pakistan launch operation to disperse Imran Khan’s supporters from streets

Pakistani security forces launched an operation Tuesday night to disperse…

Read More >

Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don't all share the enthusiasm
Star

November 26, 2024

Crowsnest Pass voted for coal — other Alberta communities don’t all share the enthusiasm

Residents in Crowsnest Pass in southwestern Alberta voted decisively Monday…

Read More >