More than 50 countries aim to put a third of the planet under conservation in draft UN plan

The 21 proposals include targets for reducing pesticide use, cutting plastic waste and channeling $200 billion US a year toward protecting nature in developing countries.
Meet the Calgary cab driver who has delivered groceries to dozens of seniors for 15 years

Saturdays start early for Iqbal and Mumtaz Alimohd, who are at Real Canadian Superstore well before it opens, ready to buy and deliver groceries for dozens of Calgary seniors — just as they've done every weekend for more than 15 years.
Canada's pandemic warning system was understaffed and unready when COVID hit, review finds
An important position at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) was vacant and the country's pandemic early warning system was understaffed when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, an independent panel has found.
Linda O'Leary's blood alcohol in 'alert' range after deadly boat crash, officer testifies

Linda O'Leary registered a blood alcohol level in the "alert" range on a breath test taken shortly after a boat crash that killed two people and injured several others, a police officer testified at her trial in Ontario court Monday.
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami unveils plan to tackle food security 'crisis'
A food security strategy released Monday by the national organization representing Inuit, outlines five priorities for investment and action to address the highest documented prevalence of food insecurity of any Indigenous people living in a developed country.
Manitoba chief justice says private investigator followed him in attempt to catch him breaking COVID-19 rules

The group representing multiple churches fighting public health orders in court admitted Monday it hired a private investigator to follow a Manitoba judge presiding over the case.
Canada calls for 'inclusive dialogue' after Biden expresses support for Cuban protesters
The U.S. stands with the people of Cuba in their call for freedom and relief from the coronavirus pandemic and decades of repression, President Joe Biden said on Monday, the day after the Caribbean nation saw its most significant protests in over two decades.
Canada to donate almost 18 million surplus AstraZeneca vaccine doses
Canada is donating 17.7 million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to help inoculate people in low- and middle-income countries, federal ministers announced Monday.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday
All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, Britain's prime minister confirmed Monday, urging people to continue to take precautions like wearing masks in crowded places.
New African Nova Scotian institute to address racism in justice system

Funded by the provincial government, the new African Nova Scotian Justice Institute will offer policing accountability, data collection, court support, legal defence and other programs and is expected to begin operating within one year.