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Saskatchewan's methane emissions underestimated, rate of releases high: research

Saskatchewan's methane emissions underestimated, rate of releases high: research

Saskatchewan's oilpatch emits a potent greenhouse gas at a higher rate than almost anywhere else in North America, indicates new research from one of Canada's premier climate labs.
CBC considering 'all possible measures' in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses

CBC considering 'all possible measures' in wake of concerns over cuts, exec bonuses

OTTAWA — Top CBC executives said Friday they are considering options to manage the broadcaster's financial pressures, including taking a look at "senior executive compensation," following plans to slash 10 per cent of the public broadcaster's workfor
Supreme Court overturns N.W.T. decision blocking students' admission to French school

Supreme Court overturns N.W.T. decision blocking students' admission to French school

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that the Northwest Territories education minister erred in refusing to allow students from five families to attend a French-language school.
Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

Trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers Tamara Lich, Chris Barber adjourned until 2024

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber adjourned Thursday after more than 30 days of evidence and arguments, and is expected to resume in January.
Transcript of statement by CSIS director Vigneault during town hall meeting for staff

Transcript of statement by CSIS director Vigneault during town hall meeting for staff

OTTAWA — The director of Canada's spy agency, David Vigneault, says the officer at the centre of an investigation by The Canadian Press into allegations of rape and harassment no longer works for the agency, and an ombudsperson will be put in place t
Some facts about Canada's spy agency, as director apologizes for rape claim response

Some facts about Canada's spy agency, as director apologizes for rape claim response

OTTAWA — Canada's spy chief David Vigneault has apologized to staff for his response to rape and harassment claims in the British Columbia office of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soup bases recalled due to potential botulism threat

Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soup bases recalled due to potential botulism threat

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling several Kopi Thyme brand sauces and soup bases due to the potential growth of bacteria that causes botulism.
Quebec man arrested in killing of child at home daycare northeast of Montreal

Quebec man arrested in killing of child at home daycare northeast of Montreal

MONTREAL — A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a toddler who was found seriously injured at a home daycare this week northeast of Montreal. Quebec provincial police say the suspect, from Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, Que.
Alberta finance minister says he has not 'flip-flopped' on proposed pension change

Alberta finance minister says he has not 'flip-flopped' on proposed pension change

EDMONTON — Finance Minister Nate Horner — after promising any stand-alone Alberta pension plan would not follow the contentious Quebec model, then saying it might, then saying it won't — told reporters Friday that possibility is back on the table.
Feds recover $40M from defunct Quebec vaccine developer Medicago

Feds recover $40M from defunct Quebec vaccine developer Medicago

OTTAWA — The federal government has recovered $40 million of its investment in the now-defunct Quebec-based vaccine developer Medicago as part of a deal with the parent company, the innovation minister announced Thursday.