From oxygen-level checks to no masks — customers face wide range of COVID-19 safety protocols
A Volkswagen owner goes into a dealership and is shocked to see that none of the employees are wearing masks.A dental patient is asked to take an…
Family of young black man killed in Brampton, Ont., says he was shot by police after calling 911 himself
D'Andre Campbell was known for his big heart and big dreams. He was one of eight siblings living with their parents in a cozy neighborhood in Brampton,…
5 green infrastructure projects engineers recommend to boost COVID-19 economic recovery
With at least two million jobs lost across Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy officially in recession, more stimulus is expected from the federal…
Mother mystified by Winnipeg toddler’s ‘terrifying’ condition after coming down with COVID-19
Doctors are investigating the case of a Winnipeg toddler with symptoms suggesting a rare, inflammatory illness potentially linked to COVID-19, the girl's mother says.The 21-month-old child is…
Canada can hit climate targets without ruining economy, economists and climate experts say
Last November, the United Nations Environment Program released its annual Emissions Gap Report, which found that in order to limit global warming to 1.5 C above pre-industrial…
Weeds get a bad rap, but many are crucial to the ecosystem
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What the oilpatch thinks about the financial aid offered by Ottawa
Not long after oil prices started their plunge in March, the calls for financial aid for Canada's oilpatch began — and continued as the sector shed $8…
Southern Ontario police forces announce arrests after probe into organized crime, violence in towing industry
Several organized crime groups working in the towing industry have been using violence and property damage as a way to grab control and territory within the industry…
Canadian Hurricane Centre warns to prep for storm season early to avoid lineups amid pandemic
As the Canadian Hurricane Centre warned of another active hurricane season Friday, one of the country's top meteorologists said the COVID-19 pandemic could make it more difficult…
We spend a lot of time online – so how do we make data centres greener?
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OPINION | Oil is not dead but Kenney will need Trudeau’s help to keep it on life support
"Oil is dead," says Elizabeth May.No, oil is not dead. But it does have an expiry date. Even Stephen Harper acknowledged that when, as prime minister in…