'Children are going to die', UN agency warns as Afghanistan verges on collapse
Millions of Afghans, including children, could die of starvation unless urgent action is taken to pull Afghanistan back from the brink of collapse, a senior United Nations official warned, calling for frozen funds to be freed for humanitarian efforts.
New population estimate for right whales at its lowest in 20 years
Researchers said Monday that they estimate there are just 336 North Atlantic right whales left on the planet. Entanglements in fishing gear and vessel strikes are among the biggest threats to the endangered species.
Deforestation of Amazon rainforest helps push greenhouse gases to record high
The World Meteorological Organization reported Monday that greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record high last year and increased at a faster rate than the annual average for the last decade despite a temporary reduction during pandemic-related lockdowns.
Developed world falls short of $100B commitment to help poorer countries fight climate change: report
The developed world has failed to deliver on its commitment to send some $100 billion a year to help poorer countries fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report jointly drafted by Canada and Germany ahead of the COP26 summit.
Thousands without power, over 20 ferry sailings cancelled as storm rolls through B.C. South Coast
Thousands are without power and ferry service between the mainland and Vancouver Island on Monday as a strong windstorm rolls through the B.C. South Coast.
Who do Albertans think they are?
The results of last week's Alberta municipal elections challenged conventional notions of the province as a "wild west" dominated by white, conservative, Christian men.
Jean Chrétien says he never heard about abuse in residential schools while he was minister
Former prime minister Jean Chrétien said Sunday that during his tenure as minister of what was then Indian Affairs, he never heard anything about abuse happening in residential schools.
Ontario lifts capacity limits today on restaurants, gyms, casinos
Ontario is lifting capacity limits today at restaurants, gyms, casinos and some other locations where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required.
2 B.C. doctors linked to website selling bogus mask and vaccine exemption 'certificates'
A B.C. physician accused of spreading misinformation about COVID-19 is now under investigation for allegedly writing phoney mask and vaccine exemptions offered through a Kelowna-based website. That site, EnableAir.com, appears to be connected to another B.C. doctor.
Edmonton tends to have a lower municipal voter turnout than Calgary. We look at why
When it comes to municipal elections in Alberta, data shows that Calgary usually has a higher voter turnout than Edmonton. There are several theories as to why, but political analysts say competition may be the difference-maker.