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Scientists urge permanent protection of Last Ice Area in Canada's High Arctic

Scientists urge permanent protection of Last Ice Area in Canada's High Arctic

Derek Mueller, a senior researcher at Carleton University, cut his scientific teeth studying mats of microbes on some of Canada's oldest, thickest and most remote sea ice.
People to thank for Ottawa’s success with curbing COVID-19: health officer

People to thank for Ottawa’s success with curbing COVID-19: health officer

OTTAWA — As the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise across Canada, the infection rate in Ottawa has been going in the other direction for weeks, putting the city on the right track to flatten the curve of the pandemic once again.
Sen. Murray Sinclair, former head of TRC, set to leave the upper chamber next January

Sen. Murray Sinclair, former head of TRC, set to leave the upper chamber next January

OTTAWA — Sen. Murray Sinclair is planning to leave the upper chamber at the end of January.
Ousted from Labrador Inuit government, ex-politician questions 'blood quantum' method

Ousted from Labrador Inuit government, ex-politician questions 'blood quantum' method

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A former member of Labrador's Inuit government is questioning the methods used to quantify whether he is sufficiently Indigenous after he was removed from his government roles last week.
News media lobby group asks MPs for rules to get compensation from Google, Facebook

News media lobby group asks MPs for rules to get compensation from Google, Facebook

OTTAWA — A lobby group for Canada's newspapers and magazines is asking MPs to enact new rules to help its members negotiate compensation from social-media giants that post content the traditional media produce.
A subdued Black Friday at retailers amid COVID-19 pandemic as sales move online

A subdued Black Friday at retailers amid COVID-19 pandemic as sales move online

Black Friday shoppers appear to have heeded public health warnings, with more online purchases and little crowding at stores across the country against a backdrop of rising COVID-19 cases.
Liberals face pressure for concrete ideas, economic plan in spending update

Liberals face pressure for concrete ideas, economic plan in spending update

OTTAWA — Chrystia Freeland's voice perked up as she started to discuss child care during a virtual fundraiser this week.
Former Iraq, Afghanistan commander to lead COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts

Former Iraq, Afghanistan commander to lead COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts

OTTAWA — Canadian Forces Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin knows his way around a modern-day war zone as well as any Canadian soldier.
Stolen raven: Montreal zoo urging whoever took 'Kola' to return him

Stolen raven: Montreal zoo urging whoever took 'Kola' to return him

MONTREAL — Officials at Montreal's Ecomuseum Zoo are pleading for whoever stole their bird, a raven named Kola who doesn't fly very well and has chronic health issues, to bring him back.
Ford slams anti-lockdown protesters outside his home as 'buffoons;' begs them to stop

Ford slams anti-lockdown protesters outside his home as 'buffoons;' begs them to stop

TORONTO — An angry Premier Doug Ford lashed out on Friday at anti-lockdown protesters outside his home, accusing them of intimidating nearby residents and saying their actions wouldn't sway him.