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Canada set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production

Canada set to end domestic subsidies for unabated fossil-fuel production

OTTAWA — Fourteen years ago, Canada joined the rest of the G20 in promising to wean fossil-fuel companies off of government subsidies that encouraged wasteful consumption and undermined efforts to slow climate change.
Emergency visa applications for Ukrainians fleeing war to end Saturday

Emergency visa applications for Ukrainians fleeing war to end Saturday

OTTAWA — Canada is expected to close applications for temporary emergency visas offered to Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression Saturday — but hasn't announced whether it plans to offer long-term refuge.
Supreme Court orders new trial on criminal organization charge over jury instruction

Supreme Court orders new trial on criminal organization charge over jury instruction

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has set aside a man's conviction for taking part in the activities of a criminal organization, saying the trial judge's instruction to the jury was insufficient.
New government rules spell end for Nova Scotia's distinctive shark-fishing derbies

New government rules spell end for Nova Scotia's distinctive shark-fishing derbies

Nova Scotia shark derbies, which for 30 years offered anglers a chance to land one of the ocean's top predators, have been called off after authorities determined they no longer served a scientific purpose.
Montreal must become 'sponge city' as extreme weather to become more common

Montreal must become 'sponge city' as extreme weather to become more common

MONTREAL — As Montreal emerges from a severe thunderstorm that flooded underpasses and more than 130 homes on Thursday, the city must do more to mitigate the effects of extreme weather, says a spokesperson.
In the news today: Tornado hits Ottawa suburb, work resumes at B.C. ports

In the news today: Tornado hits Ottawa suburb, work resumes at B.C. ports

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

Aspartame a 'possible' carcinogen but evidence limited, WHO says

The Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada are reviewing the World Health Organization's classification of aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic.
White House details 'extreme heat strategy' amid blistering temperatures in U.S.

White House details 'extreme heat strategy' amid blistering temperatures in U.S.

WASHINGTON — Crippling heat waves are an annual fixture in the United States — but it's not every day the White House announces a detailed strategy to confront them.
Canadian police, emergency agencies consider adopting Meta's Threads

Canadian police, emergency agencies consider adopting Meta's Threads

As tens of millions of people begin using Threads, Meta's rival to Twitter, police and emergency response agencies across Canada are considering embracing the new text-based app.
B.C. wants 1,000 more international firefighters to join wildfire battle

B.C. wants 1,000 more international firefighters to join wildfire battle

British Columbia is putting out a call for national and international help to fight wildfires that are blanketing communities in thick smoke, as some residents watch flames approach their homes.
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