As Canada eyes AI growth, could electricity demands fuel climate change?
Creating the electricity for artificial intelligence could great increase greenhouse gas emissions and make climate change worse, a researcher says.
Canada
May 9
What’s open and closed on Victoria Day in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region
The unofficial start to the summer also brings a holiday Monday and closures. Here's what's open and closed in Hamilton, Burlington and Niagara Region on Victoria Day.
Canada
May 16
B.C. cuts deal with Meta, Google on youth safety, emergency info
The British Columbia government and social media giants have made what they call a "historic collaboration" for youth safety online.
Tech
May 15
SAQ workers launch 2-day strike as negotiations stall
At the stroke of midnight, the union representing SAQ store clerks launched a two-day strike starting Wednesday.
Consumer
Apr 24
Alberta dental hygienists have ‘critical role’ in Canadian Dental Care Plan: association
Dental hygienists say they will play a critical role in the plan, especially for people with dentists who haven't signed on.
Health
May 20
How federal nominations became a ‘gateway’ to foreign interference
Justice Marie-Josee Hogue said her final report will examine party nominations in detail after concerns about lack of independent oversight, “chaotic” contests.
Canada
May 11
T. Rex an intelligent tool-user and culture-builder? Not so fast, says new U of A research
A U of A neuroscientist says the T.Rex had smarts closer to those of a crocodile than a primate, so rest easy — if the thought of a seven-tonne crocodile makes you rest easy.
Science
Apr 26
Vancouver falling behind on new provincial housing targets
The city of Vancouver has added about 1,600 new housing units, close to 1,000 behind where it needs to be, in the first six months since the province issued new housing targets.
Politics
May 15
‘Politicized’ immigration debate could hurt jobs, Quebec employers group says
The long-running debate over immigration between Quebec and Ottawa has flared in recent months, but the head of a major employers group says 'in some ways, it's deplorable.'
Canada
Apr 15
As Canada renews strategy for Rohingya crisis, advocates urge rethink
As Canada's strategy for supporting Rohingya people expires, advocates are calling for a rethink of how Ottawa is trying to limit suffering in refugee camps in Bangladesh.
Canada
May 19
Ex-RCMP officer charged with foreign interference looks to quash charges
Authorities allege Majcher, 61, a resident of Hong Kong, used his network of Canadian contacts to obtain intelligence or services that benefited the People’s Republic of China.
Crime
Apr 22
Ottawa changing RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan, some mortgage amortization rules
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unveiled changes on Thursday aimed at making it easier for first-time buyers to break into the housing market.
Money
Apr 11
Is home ownership only for the rich now? 80% say yes in new poll
Canadians are feeling more discouraged about prospects for home ownership than they were last year, Ipsos polling conducted exclusively for Global News shows.
Consumer
Apr 26
Carbon rebate payments going out to some Canadians. Here’s what to expect
The first instalment of the 2024 Canada carbon rebate will be delivered to some Canadians on Monday as long as they filed their taxes by the middle of March.
Canada
Apr 15
Ontario First Nation calls for chemical plant to be shut down amid ‘dangerously high’ benzene levels
Aamjiwnaang First Nation called on the federal and provincial governments to shut down INEOS Styrolution, a chemical manufacturer.
Environment
Apr 17
Public viewing locations for Vancouver Canucks playoff run in Metro Vancouver
Fans in the region have a growing number of opportunities to catch the action at public gatherings where they can share the energy with a crowd.
Sports
May 9
Budget 2024 failed to spark ‘political reboot’ for Liberals, polling suggests
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is facing a steep hill to climb in the polls after the 2024 budget failed the sway voters back to Liberal Party, new polling shows.
Politics
Apr 23
High benzene levels detected near Ontario First Nation for weeks, residents report sickness
Dozens of people have reportedly became sick after high levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene were detected in the air of a small First Nation in southwestern Ontario.
Environment
Apr 19
DUI downgrade: Why the Ford government allows judges to lower impaired driving charges
Some allegedly impaired drivers in Ontario have been allowed to avoid a criminal record if they accept Highway Traffic Act charges. How many? The province isn't counting.
Politics
May 21
Liberals unveil ‘ambitious’ housing plan to build 3.87 million homes by 2031
The plan builds on recent announcements with new tax incentives, more than a billion dollars for homelessness and a country-wide effort to build more housing on public lands.
Canada
Apr 12