Seasonal allergies are getting worse in Canada, with longer and stronger pollen seasons, largely thanks to climate change. Here's a primer on the hardest-hit cities, the latest science and what treatments can help you survive another allergen-filled spring and summer. Read More
N.B. nuclear company selling ‘distressed assets’ to B.C. buyer
A company that was aiming to build its first small modular nuclear reactor in New Brunswick is putting some of its assets up for sale as its future in the province is increasingly in doubt. Read More
Feds to hike max fine for airlines caught violating air passenger bill of rights to $1M
The federal government says it will hike the maximum fine that can be levied against airlines for repeated violations of the air passenger bill of rights to $1 million. Read More
Buyers emerge for Hudson’s Bay stores in downtown Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa: court docs
Buyers have been found for four properties that used to be home to Hudson's Bay department stores, including Vancouver's Granville Street location. Read More
Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party
Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks. Only it’s 8 p.m. on a Wednesday and there’s no alcohol — instead, there's a sauna. Read More
Invasive spotted lanternfly found in Ontario. U.S. officials say stomp it
A recent spotted lanternfly discovery in St. Catharines, Ont., is renewing concern about the destructive insect reaching Canada from the United States. Experts say the invasive insect poses a serious threat to vineyards, fruit trees and hardwoods because it feeds on plant sap and can kill grapevines. Read More
Canada selected to headquarter new multinational defence bank, sources say
Canada has been selected to headquarter the multinational Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB), sources have told Radio-Canada. Read More
Powell says he’ll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee
Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month "for a period of time, to be determined," saying the "unprecedented" legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at...
Lake Huron’s ‘fish city’ is a sign of trouble at nuclear plant, says Ontario First Nation
Saugeen Ojibway Nation is challenging the portrayal of footage of a 'fish city' in the warm waters near Bruce Nuclear Generating Station as a 'fish trap,' raising questions about ecological costs as the operator seeks to raise reactor limits. Read More
How multi-million dollar speculative betting could convert climate change skeptics
An investigation over whether temperature sensors at the Paris airport were tampered with to manipulate winning bets online is putting a new focus on the growing popularity of climate-related wagers. Read More