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Feds to require biggest suppliers to disclose emissions, set carbon footprint targets

Feds to require biggest suppliers to disclose emissions, set carbon footprint targets

OTTAWA — Major suppliers to the federal government will soon have to start disclosing their carbon footprint to keep doing business with Ottawa.
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Northwest Territories pausing COVID-19 vaccines for children after doses expire

Northwest Territories pausing COVID-19 vaccines for children after doses expire

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government says COVID-19 vaccines for children age six months to five years will be temporarily unavailable until a new shipment arrives in Canada.
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Governor General: Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia

Governor General: Climate change, Indigenous issues transcend boundaries with Russia

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Canada needs to find a way to continue cross-polar collaboration while holding Russia accountable for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Vermont officials investigating after man dies crossing border from Quebec

Vermont officials investigating after man dies crossing border from Quebec

MONTREAL — Vermont State Police are investigating after a man collapsed and died shortly after crossing the border into the United States from Quebec on foot last week. U.S.
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Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones

Quebec follows federal lead, bans TikTok application on government cellphones

Quebec has banned the installation and use of the social media application TikTok on government cellphones as of Tuesday.
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'Like starting a new life': Refugees arrive as skilled workers under expanding pilot

'Like starting a new life': Refugees arrive as skilled workers under expanding pilot

TORONTO — Mulham Alkhalil has been working for a high-end furniture manufacturer in Toronto since arriving in Canada last year from Syria via Libya.
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Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

OTTAWA — The Canadian government's approach to universal dental care should include preserving private dental insurance programs and using existing clinics should be part of the Canadian government's approach to universal dental care, the Canadian De
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In The News for Feb. 28: Where is the money going on budget day in Alberta and B.C.?

In The News for Feb. 28: Where is the money going on budget day in Alberta and B.C.?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Researchers track high frequency of genetic diseases in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

Researchers track high frequency of genetic diseases in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean

MONTREAL — Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean region is known for its spectacular fjord and rugged outdoor landscapes.
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Vancouver police shoot man with rubber bullets in case of mistaken identity

Vancouver police shoot man with rubber bullets in case of mistaken identity

Vancouver police say they have apologized to a man who was shot with rubber bullets in a wrongful arrest over a case of mistaken identity.
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