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Former immigration minister says Poilievre is rallying 'anti-immigrant' views
OTTAWA - Former immigration minister Marc Miller says that Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is stirring up "anti-immigrant sentiments" with his recent calls to scrap the temporary foreign worker p...
Sep 10, 2025

Canada to convene G7 energy, environment ministers in Toronto next month
OTTAWA - Canada will be hosting G7 energy and environment ministers in Toronto next month. The meeting takes place Oct. 30 to 31 and the agenda is broad, covering topics like wildfires and artificial ...
Sep 10, 2025

How much have fossil fuel giants contributed to heat waves such as B.C.'s heat dome?
A new study suggests recent heat waves were significantly more intense because of planet-warming emissions from 180 of the world's biggest fossil fuel companies. It's one of the first peer-reviewed pa...
Sep 10, 2025

New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday. They str...
Sep 10, 2025

Study estimates 2023 Canadian wildfire smoke caused more than 80,000 deaths globally
VANCOUVER - A peer-reviewed study says smoke from record-breaking Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused an estimated 5,400 acute deaths and about 82,100 premature deaths worldwide. The study published in ...
Sep 10, 2025

Government Relations Minister Builds Connections in Northeast Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz is in north-eastern Saskatchewan this week, meeting with municipal leaders in Creighton, Denare Beach, Sandy Bay and Pelican Narrows. The focu...
Sep 10, 2025

Meet-A-Machine Free Event for Families
Meet - a - Machine is a great FREE event, Saturday September 20 from 9 a.m. until noon with Quiet Hour from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. at InnovationPlex Parking LotThis is a chance for some of our littlest ...
Sep 10, 2025

Anand says Canada stands with Poland and Ukraine after Russian drone incursions
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada is standing in solidarity with Poland and Ukraine after Russian drones violated NATO airspace. Poland says multiple Russian drones entered its...
Sep 10, 2025

Mild fall with fewer storms could end with abrupt wintry switch: Weather Network
The dramatic start to Canada's fall weather will give way to mild temperatures in the middle of the season, the Weather Network's seasonal forecast suggests, but not before a possibly abrupt transitio...
Sep 10, 2025

Carney rallies caucus in energy heartland ahead of major projects rollout
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in his hometown of Edmonton for two days of planning meetings ahead of Parliament's return next week. Carney is expected to address his fellow Liberal MPs in a...
Sep 10, 2025