Energy firm wants to bring 'up to 1 million' bitcoin-mining computers shut down by China to Alberta
Three natural gas-producing sites in southern Alberta could host "up to one million" bitcoin mining machines relocated from China under a deal proposed by Nevada-based Black Rock Petroleum Company amid Beijing's ongoing crackdown on cryptocurrency production and trading.
Chinese courts to deliver verdicts for Canadian prisoners Robert Schellenberg and Michael Spavor
Two Chinese courts are expected to deliver long-awaited verdicts in the cases of Canadians Robert Schellenberg and Michael Spavor, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
The National: Climate change warning, Border reopens, Fourth wave
The National for Monday, August 9 — The UN issues a ‘code red’ about irreversible damage from climate change and outlines what needs to be done now to prevent the worst outcome.
Epstein accuser sues Prince Andrew, says he sexually assaulted her when she was 17
Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein's longtime accusers sued Prince Andrew on Monday, saying he sexually assaulted her when she was 17, an allegation he has denied in the past.
Alberta's plan to stop testing for COVID-19 poses risks for children, pediatricians say
The Alberta government's decision to eliminate COVID-19 testing has pediatricians extremely worried about the health of the province's children when they return to school in a few weeks.
U.S. soldiers will be required to get coronavirus vaccine under new Pentagon plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine beginning Sept. 15, under a plan announced by the Pentagon Monday and endorsed by U.S. President Joe Biden.
Prospective Jeopardy! host Mike Richards addresses past allegations as some fans cry foul
Replacing the legendary Alex Trebek as host of Jeopardy! is likely a tough role for anyone to fill, but some of the beloved quiz show's fans are seemingly already unhappy with the reported front-runner for the job.
Manitoba hill cancels next winter's ski season over 'unprecedented' drought conditions
A popular winter resort in Manitoba is cancelling its upcoming winter operations because drought conditions have depleted the water source it needs to make snow.
O'Toole says Trudeau shouldn't rush into an election with threat of a fourth wave looming
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole said today that, with COVID-19 case counts rising in many provinces as the potent delta strain takes hold, it's not the right time to plunge the country into a federal election campaign.
Some B.C. evacuation alerts lifted as rain lowers wildfire danger, but relief not expected to last
A rainy weekend in British Columbia has reduced wildfire danger in much of the province, allowing some regions to lift evacuation alerts. But the extreme risk is expected to resume as another hot spell is on the way and nearly 6,600 properties remain on evacuation order.