It’s big, bold and expensive: just the kind of project that would appear to meet the moment for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s call for nation-building projects from Canada’s premiers. Late last month,…
Month: June 2025
Influenza now killing more Nova Scotians than COVID-19
For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Nova Scotians dying from influenza exceeds the number of COVID deaths. According to the province’s latest respiratory watch…
Russian drone and missile strikes kill at least 3 in Ukraine in latest attack
Ukrainian officials say a massive Russian drone and missile attack in the eastern city of Kharkiv on Saturday has killed at least three people and injured 21, the latest in nearly daily widespread attacks….
Potholes are costing Canadians billions. But there are some solutions
Cost of Living9:37Why potholes are money pits Dylan Langille is very familiar with the swerves it takes to dodge the potholes of Halifax. “I could probably close my eyes on my commute…
CO2 levels just broke another record. Here’s what that means
When man first walked on the moon, the carbon dioxide concentration in Earth’s atmosphere was 325 parts per million (ppm). By 9/11, it was 369 ppm, and when COVID-19 shut down normal…
A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and memorable moments
WARNING: This article contains graphic details, references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. The sexual assault trial of five former world…
Antarctic treaty under stress as member countries gather in Italy
For 65 years, an international treaty forged at the height of the Cold War has governed Antarctica. But with rising geopolitical tensions, consensus is increasingly hard to find. “Up until just a…
Bible group called 911 about man later arrested in ramming of Vancouver arena, police say
Vancouver police say a man detained in a vehicle ramming at the city’s Pacific Coliseum on Thursday night had “religious delusions” and had been the subject of a 911 call earlier that…
Company that worked on ArriveCan app barred from government contracts for 7 years
Ottawa says it has banned the largest contractor that worked on the ArriveCan app from entering into contracts or real property agreements with the government for seven years. Public Services and Procurement…
Canada soccer coach claims Vancouver Whitecaps players were ‘poisoned’ during cup final trip to Mexico
Canada men’s national team coach Jesse Marsch expressed outrage Friday, saying Vancouver Whitecaps players had been “poisoned” during their visit to Mexico for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. The Whitecaps issued a…