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Nova Scotia's ambitious 'Wind West' offshore energy plan wins support with conditions

Nova Scotia's ambitious 'Wind West' offshore energy plan wins support with conditions

HALIFAX — Two leading environmental groups are giving a thumbs up to Nova Scotia's ambitious plan to dramatically expand its fledgling offshore wind energy industry. But both groups were quick to add caveats.
Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content

Global streamers fight CRTC’s rule requiring them to fund Canadian content

OTTAWA — Some of the world’s biggest streaming companies will argue in court on Monday that they shouldn’t have to make CRTC-ordered financial contributions to Canadian content and news.
Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze again on Saturday, but Environment Canada said the situation is expected to improve over the weekend.
'The road is long': Syrian refugee engineering a fresh start in Montreal

'The road is long': Syrian refugee engineering a fresh start in Montreal

MONTREAL — When Jad Albasha arrived in Quebec in 2016 as a 21-year-old fleeing his war-torn home of Syria, he landed in a snow-covered world that spoke French, a language in which he did not understand a single word.
Canada focusing on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting: Carney

Canada focusing on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting: Carney

Carney is hosting the summit in Kananaskis, Alta., from June 15 to 17, welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump on his first visit to Canada during this presidential term.
Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world

Bank of Canada head Tiff Macklem says mandate should evolve in a 'shock-prone' world

Five years into his tenure as head of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem says he sees the central bank's role evolving.
Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

Marc Garneau left lasting legacy on Earth and in space, former colleagues say

MONTREAL — Canadian scientists working on asteroid missions, exploring the universe through the James Webb Space Telescope or helping to put rovers on Mars say they can in some way thank Marc Garneau, who left an enduring legacy both as an astronaut
U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

U.S. ambassador says Canadians facing device searches, detainment 'not a pattern'

"If a Canadian has had a disappointing experience coming into the United States, I'm not denying that it happened, but I'm saying it's an isolated event and it is not a pattern."
As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

As his trade war faces legal pushback, Trump has other tariff tools he could deploy

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are facing legal headwinds for the first time — but he has other tools he could deploy in his quest to realign global trade.
Carney reflects on murders of Muslim family on fourth anniversary of deaths

Carney reflects on murders of Muslim family on fourth anniversary of deaths

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday marked the fourth anniversary of a hate-motivated vehicle attack that took the lives of four members of a Muslim family in London, Ont., in 2021.