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New nature deal needs co-operation between Ottawa, provinces, First Nations: experts

New nature deal needs co-operation between Ottawa, provinces, First Nations: experts

Now that the world has come together for a new deal to protect what's left of the planet's biodiversity, observers say Canada's various layers of government will have to do the same.
Condo board members among five victims in Vaughan shooting, police say

Condo board members among five victims in Vaughan shooting, police say

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Royal couple's three-day visit to Canada for Platinum Jubilee cost at least $1M

Royal couple's three-day visit to Canada for Platinum Jubilee cost at least $1M

OTTAWA — Canadian taxpayers spent at least $1 million hosting King Charles III, who was the Prince of Wales at the time, when he visited Canada earlier this year.
Four runaway cows in Quebec caught in covert operation and returned to thankful owner

Four runaway cows in Quebec caught in covert operation and returned to thankful owner

QUEBEC — It took a covert operation after nightfall and the help of freshly fallen snow to round up four cows from a herd of cattle that have been on the loose for months in central Quebec, an official with Quebec's farmers union said Monday.
Here are the main points in the global biodiversity deal adopted at COP15 in Montreal

Here are the main points in the global biodiversity deal adopted at COP15 in Montreal

MONTREAL — Negotiators in Montreal have adopted a new agreement aimed at halting the destruction of nature and beginning to repair the damage. Here are six of the main commitments in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
CRTC gets new chair with broadcasting regulator in spotlight over contentious bills

CRTC gets new chair with broadcasting regulator in spotlight over contentious bills

OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez has appointed the next head of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. Vicky Eatrides will serve as the broadcasting regulator's chair and CEO for a five-year term starting on Jan.
'Freedom Convoy' protest voted news story of the year

'Freedom Convoy' protest voted news story of the year

OTTAWA — The massive convoy of demonstrators that rolled into Ottawa this past winter loudly heralded a new era in Canadian politics, with blaring horns and the rumble of hundreds of idling engines.
In The News for Dec. 19: Can the world save its own biodiversity?

In The News for Dec. 19: Can the world save its own biodiversity?

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 Monday, Dec. 19 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
'Perfect storm' of inflation, high prices driving more into homelessness: advocates

'Perfect storm' of inflation, high prices driving more into homelessness: advocates

CALGARY — Social agencies and advocates say rising interest rates and high inflation are pushing more Canadians into homelessness.
Air Force to add oversight after officers lose pay over 'egregious' pilot call sign

Air Force to add oversight after officers lose pay over 'egregious' pilot call sign

OTTAWA — While the Royal Canadian Air Force plans to add more control over how fighter pilots get their call signs, a senior officer says there are no plans to abolish the nicknames — or the social gatherings where they are handed out.