Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland if Russia also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized, free economic zone monitored by international forces. The proposal, which would address one of the major obstacles to ending …
Read More »Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%, saying economy has proved ‘resilient’
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, a move that was widely expected after an encouraging round of third-quarter data …
Read More »Mysterious drones keep buzzing key sites in Europe. So what’s the defence strategy?
Even before at least three drones were reportedly spotted over a power plant in northern Belgium on Sunday evening, Brussels was on high alert. A rash of drone sightings has led to repeated airport closures in the country, stranding thousands of passengers and grounding planes. Belgium is the latest target …
Read More »Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.25%, suggests it’s done cutting rates for now
The Bank of Canada lowered interest rates to 2.25 per cent on Wednesday, but cautioned that monetary policy can’t fix the structural economic damage caused by the U.S. trade war. The central bank said it made the 25-basis-point cut as weakness ripples through the Canadian economy and with inflation expected …
Read More »Dieting culture stole years of my life. Then, I unlocked the key to break free
Natasha Ngindi says learning to listen to her body’s cues about hunger and fullness helped her eat better and feel better. (Submitted by Natasha Ngindi) This First Person article is the experience of Natasha Ngindi, who lives in Saskatoon. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the …
Read More »Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too?
As Alberta’s measles outbreaks grow, researchers are now watching the province’s wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to determine if the technology could eventually serve as an early detection tool. The magnitude of Alberta’s outbreaks and the speed at which cases are climbing has sparked widespread concern. As of …
Read More »‘Our goal is always to hit 100%,’ Ford says as docs reveal Ontario off track to hit key climate target
Premier Doug Ford says Ontario will try to hit its climate change targets by 2030, despite internal documents suggesting the province is not on track to meet the emissions reduction goals. Ford was responding to a report from CBC News that shows the province is projected to miss a key …
Read More »A timeline of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial and key moments
WARNING: This article contains graphic details, references sexual assault and may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone impacted by it. The sexual assault trial of five former world junior hockey players stretched across three months in London, Ont., before finally coming to a close June 2 …
Read More »David Eby walks back key portion of proposed B.C. tariff response legislation following backlash
Premier David Eby has walked back a key portion of the NDP’s tariff response bill following a backlash over concerns that the proposed legislation would give the government the power to bypass the legislature. “I didn’t get the balance right in terms of the ability to move quickly and necessary …
Read More »Can this ‘burnt toast’-like substance be a key tool in the fight against climate change?
What On Earth28:12This one weird climate fix is like ‘burnt toast’ It might be considered an odd retirement hobby, but Greg Porteous spends his spare time making biochar. Biochar is a black, charcoal-like substance created by applying high heat to organic materials such as wood, plant matter and even sewage sludge. …
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