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Canadian municipalities looking to become 'spongier' to build climate resilience
MONTREAL — From green roofs in Toronto to Vancouver's rain city strategy, Canadian cities are looking to become "sponges" in order to help mitigate some of the effects of extreme rainfall events.
Oct 8, 2023 5:00 AM
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Trans Mountain route change will 'desecrate' sacred site: Secwépemc knowledge keeper
OTTAWA — A Secwépemc law called X7ensq't says that if you disrespect the land and don't take care of it properly, the land and the sky will turn on you. "It's a serious law," said Mike McKenzie, a Secwépemc knowledge keeper.
Oct 8, 2023 4:00 AM
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Canadian universities bet on international students, but global shifts present risks
VANCOUVER — When the University of British Columbia announced the launch of Vantage College in 2013, the school said it envisioned the program for fee-paying international students would have enrolment of 1,000 by August 2016.
Oct 8, 2023 2:00 AM
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'Most challenging Thanksgiving:' Long weekend marked with soaring food bank use
VANCOUVER — Food banks across Canada continue to face soaring need this Thanksgiving, with one executive warning that things could quickly get worse.
Oct 8, 2023 2:00 AM
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Canadian describes surprise Hamas attack on Israel as politicians condemn violence
HERZLIYA, Israel — A Toronto man staying in a city minutes away from Tel Aviv said Saturday that he and his wife have taken refuge multiple times in bomb shelters as unprecedented and multifront violence continues between Israel and Gaza.
Oct 7, 2023 6:49 PM
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Downtown Montreal reaches 100 millimetres of rain as warnings persist
MONTREAL — Rain drenched much of Quebec on Saturday, leading to minor flooding that partially submerged several roadways and seeped into some basements, says a meteorologist with Environment Canada.
Oct 7, 2023 6:23 PM
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Canada's dramatic summer weather has altered the fall colours this year: researchers
HALIFAX — The customary reds, oranges and yellows of the trees, marking the arrival of fall, may have appeared early this year, or not at all.
Oct 7, 2023 9:39 AM
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Confusing claims about the online streaming law abound. How does it really work?
OTTAWA — Confusion over Canada's Online Streaming Act is running rampant on social media, clouding debate over what the legislation actually does.
Oct 7, 2023 4:00 AM
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One winning ticket sold for Friday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO — Someone in Quebec is waking up $50 million richer. A single winning ticket was drawn for Friday's Lotto Max jackpot. But there were no Maxmillion winners of the two available $1 million prizes. The jackpot for the next draw on Oct.
Oct 6, 2023 11:08 PM
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Three killed in small plane crash near Chilliwack, B.C., airport
CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Three people have been killed in a small plane crash in Chilliwack, B.C. RCMP said they received a report that a plane had gone down at about 2 p.m.
Oct 6, 2023 7:46 PM
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