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Man injured in Newfoundland refinery explosion has died

Man injured in Newfoundland refinery explosion has died

COME BY CHANCE, N.L. — One of the workers injured in the Sept. 2 explosion at the refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland has died, refinery owner Braya Renewables said. The explosion at the refinery about 150 kilometres west of St.
Climate Changed: Canadian arenas adapting and improving to combat temperature changes

Climate Changed: Canadian arenas adapting and improving to combat temperature changes

It's getting harder to make ice in Winnipeg, a city known for its frigid winters.
Canada sends military equipment to Haiti as power-struggle continues

Canada sends military equipment to Haiti as power-struggle continues

OTTAWA — The federal government has sent armoured vehicles and other supplies to Haiti to help police fight a powerful gang amid a pending request from the Haitian government for the immediate deployment of foreign troops.
As Republicans relish bashing Biden in Ohio, Democrat Ryan cheers Trump on trade

As Republicans relish bashing Biden in Ohio, Democrat Ryan cheers Trump on trade

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — When Donald Trump joked with supporters in Ohio that Republican Senate hopeful J.D. Vance had been "kissing my ass" for an endorsement, you could almost hear the snorts of delight from rival Tim Ryan's campaign staff.
‘No one is really taking care of us’: Little progress made on improving Inuit housing

‘No one is really taking care of us’: Little progress made on improving Inuit housing

YELLOWKNIFE — Meeka Atagootak says the house in Pond Inlet on Nunavut's Baffin Island that she shares with her children and grandchildren is "unlivable" 12 years after a water truck hit and damaged it.
Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

Electric or bust: A snapshot of recent EV and battery announcements

OTTAWA — In the last 19 months, 10 new investments in critical mineral mining, battery and electric vehicle production have been announced in Ontario and Quebec.
Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

Innovation minister on road to making Canada a battery electric and EV powerhouse

OTTAWA — When Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne gets in front a microphone to talk about electrifying Canada's auto industry, he has a favourite line to sum up his efforts to attract global investment: "Not everyone in the world wakes u
Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

Vancouver, Surrey voters elect new mayors; bring promises of more police, RCMP stays

VANCOUVER — Voters in British Columbia ushered in a wave of sweeping political change throughout the province in municipal elections Saturday that saw new mayors elected in Vancouver and Surrey and other major communities.
Calls for cultural change at Hockey Canada spark period of reckoning for sport

Calls for cultural change at Hockey Canada spark period of reckoning for sport

As sponsors distanced themselves from Hockey Canada over the past few weeks, it became clear they wanted to see more than just a change in leadership.
N.W.T. aurora begins attracting visitors in slow recovery of tourism industry

N.W.T. aurora begins attracting visitors in slow recovery of tourism industry

YELLOWKNIFE — As aurora season begins in the Northwest Territories, some tourists have been heading north to view the dazzling displays of lights as the tourism industry slowly begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.