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Federal government announces funding for Earth observation satellites

Federal government announces funding for Earth observation satellites

Canada has announced new funding to help launch a series of satellites that will help monitor and respond to climate change.
Carbon emissions from forestry masked by government accounting, says report

Carbon emissions from forestry masked by government accounting, says report

An analysis suggests Canada is using questionable methods to dramatically underestimate greenhouse gas emissions from the forestry industry, which it says equal those from Alberta's oilsands in some years.
Drought, lack of rain, high temperatures and wildfires by the numbers in B.C.

Drought, lack of rain, high temperatures and wildfires by the numbers in B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia should be well into its rainy season, but instead, persistent hot and dry weather has created drought conditions. Here are some of the numbers connected with the drought: --- Recorded rainfall between July and Oct.
Liberal cybersecurity bill a 'bad law' that must be amended, research report warns

Liberal cybersecurity bill a 'bad law' that must be amended, research report warns

OTTAWA — A new research report says federal cybersecurity legislation is so flawed it would allow authoritarian governments around the world to justify their own repressive laws.
Emergency Act inquiry continues and U.S. midterms looming: In The News for Oct. 18

Emergency Act inquiry continues and U.S. midterms looming: In The News for Oct. 18

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Oct. 18 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
Here's who is testifying next at Emergencies Act public inquiry

Here's who is testifying next at Emergencies Act public inquiry

OTTAWA — An inquiry into the federal government's use of the Emergencies Act to clear the "Freedom Convoy" protest in February is hearing first-hand testimony from top government and police officials.
University of New Brunswick investigating how Trump ally was awarded PhD in 2013

University of New Brunswick investigating how Trump ally was awarded PhD in 2013

HALIFAX — A high-profile ally of former U.S. president Donald Trump is at the centre of an academic controversy at the University of New Brunswick, where the administration has promised an independent review of how he received a PhD in 2013.
Freeland says comments about Africa aid were not meant to offend

Freeland says comments about Africa aid were not meant to offend

OTTAWA — Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says she did not mean to offend anyone after saying last week that Africans must be "prepared to die for their democracy," and hinted that Canada might boost aid for the continent.
B.C.'s Sunshine Coast declares state of emergency over drought

B.C.'s Sunshine Coast declares state of emergency over drought

SECHELT, B.C. — A British Columbia community has declared a state of local emergency as a drought drags on and the area risks running out of drinking water.
Vancouver mayor-elect Ken Sim says transition plan has begun for rollout of pledges

Vancouver mayor-elect Ken Sim says transition plan has begun for rollout of pledges

Vancouver's next mayor says he expects the first of 100 additional police officers promised in his election platform to hit the streets within a year. Ken Sim, who takes office Nov.
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