PHOTOS | Lava fountains and volcanic gas as Hawaii volcano erupts

One of the most active volcanos on Earth is erupting again, for the first time since May 2021. Experts say the eruption is expected to stay within the crater, and there are no indications of lava moving toward homes.


U.S. senators grill Facebook exec about Instagram's potential harm to teen girls

Senators fired a barrage of criticism at a Facebook executive over the company's handling of internal research — leaked by a whistleblower and reported by The Wall Street Journal — suggesting its Instagram photo-sharing platform can harm teens.


Trudeau flew to Tofino, B.C., with family on 1st National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Though Trudeau's itinerary for Thursday initially stated he was in "private meetings" in Ottawa, it was later updated to note he was in Tofino.


Alberta public servants will need to be fully vaccinated or provide negative test results, premier says

All public servants in Alberta will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results, Premier Jason Kenney said Thursday.


Royal Canadian Navy ship completes Northwest Passage journey for first time since 1954

HMCS Harry DeWolf sailed through the Northwest Passage to complete training exercises and strengthen relationships with communities in the Arctic.


Ethiopia kicks out 7 UN officials amid pressure over Tigray blockade

Ethiopia said Thursday it is kicking out seven United Nations officials whom it accused of "meddling" in the country's internal affairs, as pressure grows on the government over its deadly blockade of its Tigray region.


'It's really scary': Alberta physicians face more aggressive, misinformed patients

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Canadian tech firm Lightspeed walloped by short-seller attack

Fast-growing Canadian payment processing company Lightspeed is pushing back after short seller Spruce Point Management alleged the company has misled investors about its financial health, causing a $2 billion plunge in the company's value.


How Indigenous 'cultural burns' can replenish our forests

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how Indigenous fire practices can help us avoid high-intensity wildfires and how plastic pellets are ending up in the Great Lakes.


Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts — but no sign lava will flow near homes

One of the most active volcanoes on Earth is erupting on Hawaii's Big Island. Officials with the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Wednesday that an eruption has begun in Kilauea volcano's Halema'uma'u crater, but said it was unlikely lava would move to the zone where people live.