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Canada considers tougher GHG rules for shipping in proposal at international meeting

Canada considers tougher GHG rules for shipping in proposal at international meeting

Canada is considering an international proposal that would double the ambition of its greenhouse gas emissions targets from shipping — a plan observers say the country seems ready to support.
Forty-five per cent prepared to ditch social distancing at holiday gatherings: poll

Forty-five per cent prepared to ditch social distancing at holiday gatherings: poll

OTTAWA — Almost half of Canadians plan to abandon social distancing during holiday gatherings and hug, kiss and shake hands with friends and family, a new poll shows.
Journalists released with conditions after arrest at B.C. pipeline dispute

Journalists released with conditions after arrest at B.C. pipeline dispute

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A photojournalist and a documentary filmmaker have been released by a B.C.
B.C. officials should have issued warning about weather: First Nations leader

B.C. officials should have issued warning about weather: First Nations leader

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government didn't warn residents in flood-prone areas about the potential devastation of torrential rain that left hundreds of motorists stranded on severed highways hit by mudslides and caused at least four deaths, a
Manitoba Opposition leader Wab Kinew tests positive for COVID-19, says he's isolating

Manitoba Opposition leader Wab Kinew tests positive for COVID-19, says he's isolating

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Opposition leader Wab Kinew said Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be taking part virtually in legislature proceedings. Kinew said he is double-vaccinated and went for testing after experiencing mild symptoms.
'Parade of storms' expected in British Columbia: Environment Canada

'Parade of storms' expected in British Columbia: Environment Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning that more rainfall is expected in B.C. this week and it will likely affect areas that are still recovering from last week's floods.
'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

'Significant milestone:' COVID vaccine plans for children roll out across the country

Parents were learning Monday how soon their younger children could get an appointment for a COVID-19 shot as shipments of the pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine made their way across the country.
Toronto MP Kevin Vuong says social media, 'political operatives' want him to fail

Toronto MP Kevin Vuong says social media, 'political operatives' want him to fail

OTTAWA — A Toronto MP dumped by the Liberals for not disclosing a withdrawn sexual assault charge says he believes people want to see him in Parliament and blamed political operatives and a social media crowd for wanting to see him fail.
MPs re-elect Liberal Anthony Rota to be House of Commons Speaker

MPs re-elect Liberal Anthony Rota to be House of Commons Speaker

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have re-elected veteran Liberal Anthony Rota as Speaker of the House of Commons.
Tories, NDP call for House of Commons to have emergency debate on B.C. floods

Tories, NDP call for House of Commons to have emergency debate on B.C. floods

OTTAWA — As the House of Commons returns to work for the first time in months, opposition parties are pushing for an immediate debate on climate change and the need to rebuild British Columbia following devastating floods.