Liberals Admit Plastics Export Ban a Costly Mistake
The federal government proposes to cancel its export ban on single-use plastics, admitting the policy harms Canadian businesses without environmental benefit. Read the details.
The federal government proposes to cancel its export ban on single-use plastics, admitting the policy harms Canadian businesses without environmental benefit. Read the details.
Dr. Louis Francescutti, an Edmonton emergency physician, takes the helm at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, aiming to tackle the root causes of addiction impacting Canada's healthcare system.
The federal government suspends a key plastics export ban, arguing economic costs outweigh environmental benefits. A 70-day consultation begins as domestic bans continue.
Ottawa suspends a planned ban on exporting plastic bags, straws, and cutlery, citing economic pressures. A new 70-day consultation period is now open. Read the details.
The Canadian government has suspended its planned ban on exporting single-use plastic waste. This policy reversal, announced December 24, 2025, marks a significant shift in environmental strategy. Read the details and implications.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed a policy banning antipersonnel land mines, allowing global use. The move, detailed in a new memo, is framed as a strategic necessity. Read the full analysis.
B.C. requests federal funding for flood risk reduction, protects over 450 sq km of forestry land, and Ottawa introduces stricter methane regulations. Get the latest climate news for Dec. 15-21, 2025.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited a Catholic parish in Gaza, meeting children in a symbolic gesture of hope during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Read the full story.
The arrest of Nick Reiner for his parents' murder triggered cruel online speculation. Experts warn against dehumanizing addiction and call for compassion. Learn why stigma harms recovery.
Chief Kelly LaRocca argues Canada must move beyond symbolic gestures to address the cumulative policies that dispossessed Indigenous peoples. Read her call for tangible action.
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow addresses concerns over land rights appeal, emphasizing the band is not targeting private property. Read the full story on the Cowichan decision.
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A landmark deal in southeastern B.C. permanently protects over 450 sq km of critical forest habitat. Learn about this historic partnership and its impact on wildlife and climate. Read more.
Toronto City Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to increase the land transfer tax for luxury home sales above $3 million. Learn about the new policy and its implications for the city's real estate market.
Ontario's police watchdog will not lay charges against Windsor officers after a man suffered a broken nose during an arrest. The SIU concluded the use of force was legally justified.
Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.
The Canadian government has announced a landmark conservation agreement protecting 45,000 hectares of British Columbia's vital forestry land. Discover the details and significance of this major environmental commitment.
The SIU has cleared Barrie police officers after a custody altercation left a man with a broken nose. The ruling, citing justified force, was released on December 16, 2025.
A contentious application for a gravel pit near Goderich, Ont. is proceeding to mediation. The proposal has faced significant local opposition, marked by protest signs in the community.
San Diego officials are considering a $30 million settlement for the family of Konoa Wilson, a Black teen fatally shot by police in January 2025. The case has sparked significant debate over police use of force.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, known as 'scromiting,' is increasing. Learn about this severe condition linked to long-term marijuana use, its symptoms, and the urgent health warning for Canadians.
A tribunal decision has cleared the final hurdle for a major three-tower condo development at the site of the former Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge, paving the way for significant urban transformation.
The B.C. government has released new clinical guidance for physicians to improve mental health and substance-use care for young people across the province. Learn about the key changes.
Anthem Properties has finalized a joint venture to develop two mixed-use rental towers in Vancouver's Cambie Corridor and Mount Pleasant, adding 293 rental homes by 2028.
The Cowichan Tribes land title ruling is now Canada's most significant case, sparking fierce debate over Indigenous rights and private property certainty. Explore the legal and political fallout.
A Guelph community group expresses deep concern over the future of an 8-hectare parcel of land near the former Kortright Waterfowl Park site, photographed in December 2025.
A new public dashboard in Ontario provides real-time insights into community drug use through wastewater analysis. Discover the data and its implications for public health policy.
The Dunlap family shares their painful story after losing their son Tyler to a fentanyl overdose, advocating for change as the toxic drug supply continues to endanger youth.
Albertans can cut up to three Christmas trees for free on designated Crown land with a permit. Learn the rules, height limits, and how to get your holiday tree.
A Greater Sudbury police initiative to improve downtown safety is yielding positive results, with a noticeable drop in open drug use and other offences. Learn about the strategy and its impact.