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Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

Politicians point fingers on housing crisis, but calls growing for more co-operation

"No one level of government controls all the policy levers that affect both the demand and supply for housing. And it's one of the things that's made this such a tricky problem is there's been a lot more finger pointing"
British Museum apologizes for using Canadian translator's work without permission

British Museum apologizes for using Canadian translator's work without permission

The British Museum says "unintentional human error" led to the slight. 
Mercenary chief's forces advance toward Moscow as Putin vows harsh punishment for rebellion leaders

Mercenary chief's forces advance toward Moscow as Putin vows harsh punishment for rebellion leaders

As Prigozhin’s forces rolled toward the capital, military trucks and armored vehicles were seen in several parts of Moscow.
Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Subscribers currently on its $9.99 basic service will be grandfathered into the plan unless they switch to another option or cancel their account.
Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered city in Russia

Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered city in Russia

Prigozhin claimed early Saturday that his forces had crossed into Russia from Ukraine and had reached Rostov, saying they faced no resistance from young conscripts at checkpoints and that his forces “aren’t fighting against children.”
Science On Tap checks out risks, rewards of AI

Science On Tap checks out risks, rewards of AI

Rules needed now to prevent danger, says Schaeffer
Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

Video: 5 unique creatures that call the Pacific home

A popular creature has been in our ocean for the past 450 million years.
Environmental group raises concern about flooding at Alberta coal mines

Environmental group raises concern about flooding at Alberta coal mines

The regulator says there were no reported public safety issues and it's monitoring the situation.
Russian authorities launch criminal probe into Wagner Group over threats to oust defense minister

Russian authorities launch criminal probe into Wagner Group over threats to oust defense minister

The Russian Defense Ministry rejected Prigozhin’s claim and the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, the country’s top counter-terrorism structure, said it opened a criminal inquiry on charges of making calls for a military coup.
Judicial oversight bill passes, creating new process for punishing judges

Judicial oversight bill passes, creating new process for punishing judges

Justice Minister David Lametti says the new process will lead to timelier and more cost-effective resolutions, and replaces a more expensive, drawn-out process.
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