Ford government fights release of blue‑plate documents in court

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is going to court to try to prevent the release of documents about its ill-fated blue licence plates, a move that comes amid a broader clampdown on... Read more »

Erskine-Smith nomination appeal dismissed by Ontario Liberal Party panel

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Part of Trans Canada Trail is permanently closing

It’s been five years since an atmospheric river dropped a month’s worth of rain on Princeton, British Columbia, in a matter of days. But even with a herculean recovery and rebuilding effort,... Read more »

Western Canadian premiers to meet in Alberta after Smith announces vote on secession question

Open this photo in gallery: From left: Northwest Territories Premier R.J Simpson, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, British Columbia Premier David Eby, Alberta Premier Danielle... Read more »

Haida Gwaii’s historic plan to ditch diesel

This story is part of Generating Futures, a series from The Narwhal exploring clean energy sovereignty among B.C. First Nations. Summary Haida Gwaii is one of 44 remote communities in B.C. that... Read more »

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv

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South Korea’s Hanwha showcases submarine as Ottawa mulls multibillion-dollar contract

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Why isn’t there more solar power in one of Canada’s sunniest provinces?

Summary Manitoba is one of Canada’s sunniest provinces, but it hasn’t prioritized solar power as an electricity source. Instead, the province relies on hydroelectricity for almost all of its energy needs. But... Read more »

Ontario girl with Rett Syndrome denied access to promising gene therapy trial, parents say

Open this photo in gallery: Rana and Joseph Vaccaro with their daughter Lucia, Ottawa. May 21.Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail Rana and Joseph Vaccaro could barely contain their excitement inside a Montreal... Read more »

Fibreglass particles a potential ‘forever’ contaminant, new research warns

Open this photo in gallery: A wrecked, abandoned boat is seen in the Cowichan Estuary on Vancouver Island in April. New research by the Cowichan Estuary Restoration and Conservation Association found significant... Read more »