Environmental concerns raised as ‘iceberg homes’ become more popular

Some wealthy homeowners are looking to expand by building below ground to create an ‘iceberg home,’ where more of the house is below ground than above. But as the properties grow in popularity, so do the environmental concerns.
Calls to limit cannabis dispensaries in some cities

In the three years since Canada legalized recreational cannabis, dispensaries have become so prevalent in some cities, civic leaders are concerned that they're changing the character of entire neighbourhoods and want to see the stores limited.
China, U.S. will work together to meet COP26 goals

As the COP26 summit wraps up, the U.S. and China announced that they will work together to reduce emissions over the next 10 years.
The National: Urban climate change, COP26 deal, Commons clerk accusations

The National for Nov. 10 — Why cities bear the brunt of climate and change and what can be done about it. Plus, House of Commons clerk accused of favouring the Liberals.

After making a promise on Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold about 900,000 shares of the electric car company's stock, netting over $1.1 billion US that will go toward paying tax obligations for stock options.
Maxime Bernier's defamation lawsuit against political pundit dismissed by Ontario court

A defamation lawsuit launched by People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier against an outspoken political commentator and strategist has been dismissed by an Ontario court.
Canada has a quarter of world's soil carbon. Keeping it in the ground could curb climate change, experts say

Canada's soils store about a quarter of the entire world's soil carbon, a new study has found, putting a spotlight on the country's role in protecting that carbon in effort to help preventing further climate change.
Here’s how young climate activists want other youth to take action

Young climate activists from Canada, India and Argentina at COP26 are calling for other youth to take action in their communities to tackle climate change.
Human rights group asks Justin Bieber to cancel Saudi Arabia concert

Justin Bieber is being urged by an international human rights organization to abandon his upcoming concert in Saudi Arabia "as a symbol of solidarity with the ongoing suffering of the Saudi people."
Departing officials complain Commons clerk was partial to Liberals, fell asleep during question period

The House of Commons Clerk Charles Robert is being accused of acting in a partisan fashion that favours the Liberals along with other allegations that include sleeping in the chamber during question period and presiding over a disrespectful workplace, CBC News has learned.