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B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

B.C. funds studies aimed at net-zero airports, sustainable fuel options

RICHMOND, B.C. — A new study will collect carbon emissions data from British Columbia's regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030.
Commission releases interim report into unmarked graves at residential schools

Commission releases interim report into unmarked graves at residential schools

OTTAWA — An interim report from an international group hired to provide advice on identifying and locating the unmarked graves of children who attended residential schools says Canada should continue funding searches beyond 2025.
Halt defence counter-intelligence searches of workplace computers, spy watchdog urges

Halt defence counter-intelligence searches of workplace computers, spy watchdog urges

OTTAWA — The national spy watchdog is calling on the military's counter-intelligence unit to suspend investigative searches of a workplace computer system over concerns about employee privacy.
Partner of slain Toronto police officer tears up on the stand at murder trial

Partner of slain Toronto police officer tears up on the stand at murder trial

TORONTO — A Toronto police officer teared up on the stand Thursday as she recalled the events that led to her partner's death nearly three years ago, and the shock she felt at the sight of his broken body. Sgt.
Dorothy Shephard latest N.B. Tory who clashed with premier not to seek re-election

Dorothy Shephard latest N.B. Tory who clashed with premier not to seek re-election

FREDERICTON — Another New Brunswick Progressive Conservative member who clashed with Premier Blaine Higgs over his policy on gender identity in schools has decided not to run in the upcoming provincial election.
Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris healing from kneeing himself in the face, surgery

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris healing from kneeing himself in the face, surgery

Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris is sporting a look these days courtesy of taking his knee to his face. The 30-year-old from Regina posted on Instagram earlier this week a video of himself spinning and twisting high above a snowy slope.
RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

RBC to close 25 HSBC locations, convert others once takeover closes next week

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it will be closing 25 HSBC Bank Canada branches and rebranding dozens more after its takeover deal closes next week.
N.L. protest cause rooted in price-setting systems for fishers and processors

N.L. protest cause rooted in price-setting systems for fishers and processors

The protest that erupted Wednesday outside the legislature in Newfoundland and Labrador has its roots in a complex, years-long struggle between independent fish harvesters and processors over the price-setting system, industry observers say.
B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

B.C. unveils flood strategy, adds $39 million in funding for flood mitigation

VANCOUVER — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia that caused billions in damages to infrastructure, property and homes has resulted in a new comprehensive flood strategy to help communities reduce risk and respond to extreme events.
Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

Former Quebec junior hockey players to be sentenced in July for sex assault of teen

QUEBEC — A Quebec judge will deliver sentences in July for two former Quebec major junior hockey players who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor in June 2021 at a hotel as their team celebrated a championship win.
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