A federal fund for organizations that do marine and beach cleanups is returning, but with less money behind it than in past years. Read More
LG Energy Solution flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand
LGES, which supplies Tesla, General Motors and Hyundai Motor among others, has been grappling with weaker EV battery demand, with one of its major customers, GM, idling a Detroit EV plant until April . Read More
Feds’ $412.9M renewal of Pacific Salmon Initiative cautiously welcomed
Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson made the announcement in North Vancouver Tuesday, saying in a statement that the first five years of the initiative has shown what is possible when partners work together to restore habitat, expand hatchery programs, improve management and find new ways to protect vulnerable stocks. Read More
How northern Ontario researchers are using bacteria-powered tech to extract critical minerals from mine waste
A new research facility in Sudbury, Ont., is testing whether bacteria could help solve two major challenges in mining: How to source critical minerals and what to do with the waste left behind. CBC recently toured the 10,000-square-foot pilot facility to speak to researchers and get a first-hand look at...
Air Canada is testing a new program to resolve customer complaints. Will it work?
Amid a backlog of complaints in the Canadian Transport Agency's complaints system, Air Canada is piloting a new program that will outsource complaints to a third-party arbitrator. Experts say it's good Air Canada is trying to find a solution, but oversight will be needed to make sure the new system...
What a recent B.C. court decision could mean for remote work
As more workers across the country find themselves forced back into the office full time, experts say a recent court decision in British Columbia could have broader implications for remote work — and shows why employers need to implement return-to-office mandates with care. Read More
Oil and fuel prices to remain high throughout the year: Deloitte report
The ongoing war between Iran and the U.S. is expected to keep oil prices high for the remainder of the year, including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices too. Read More
From the Gobi Desert to Canada’s North: This Chinese visionary is betting on AI to power this country’s future
In China, the energy landscape has reached a historic tipping point. For the first time, its total installed wind and solar capacity has officially surpassed that of coal. It’s a shift driven by massive industrial scale and artificial intelligence — and Chinese energy giants have their sights set on the...
Artemis II astronauts capture stunning ‘Earthset’ photo
A day after the historic lunar flyaround, NASA on Tuesday released striking photos taken by the U.S.-Canadian crew. Read More
Window to watch auroras in southern Canada closing as solar activity declines
Southern Canadians have been occasionally treated to neon-soaked night skies of purples, pinks and greens during a peak in the sun’s activity over the last two years. But the celestial light show put on by the northern lights will dim as the sun moves into a quieter phase of its...