31 h. ago B.C. climate news: Report shows Canada's wildfire emissions in 2023 exceeded all other sources | Climate justice advocate, Comox councillor join race for B.C. Greens leadership

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 30 to July 6, 2025.

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31 h. ago Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership

Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race.

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3 d. ago Passengers at Vancouver airport report tense moments amid NAV Canada bomb threat

NAV Canada provides air traffic control operations to Canadian airports. On Thursday morning, its facilities in Vancouver and across Canada were the target of threats.

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3 d. ago Canada's wildfire emissions exceeded all other sources in 2023: Report

Canadian officials have warned that this year’s season is on track to the second worst on record in the amount of land scorched.

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4 d. ago Comox councillor steps forward as leadership candidate for B.C. Greens

Jonathan Kerr, a family doctor by profession, is touting past work on affordable housing and the recruitment of physicians in Comox.

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4 d. ago $300 million federal climate programs failed to produce new jobs, lower emissions: Report

A report by the Department of Natural Resources says two 2018 federal climate programs that promised new jobs and lower emissions failed to provide either according to Blacklock’s Reporter. In fact, managers “stopped collecting” data that would establish whether taxpayers received value for money for the programs that received multi-year funding to the tune of […]

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4 d. ago 'We are a Canadian family': Vancouver wife of deported climate activist pleads for his return

The wife of climate activist Zain Haq, who was deported to Pakistan, is pleading for compassion from the federal government, hoping for spousal reunification

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5 d. ago Canada Recommerce Intelligence Report 2025: $4.72 Bn Market is Advancing Through Retailer Engagement, Platform Expansion, and Circular Policy Alignment – Forecast to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Recommerce Market Intelligence Databook – 60+ KPIs, Market Size, Share & Forecast by Channel, Category & Consumer Segment – Q2 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The recommerce market in Canada is expected to grow by 10.7% on annual basis to reach US$4.72 billion in 2025. The recommerce […]

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6 d. ago New report highlights how identity shapes charitable giving in Canada

Generosity in Canada is as diverse as the people who call it home VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada Day is a time to celebrate what unites us, and one of those connections is generosity. From newcomers to indigenous communities, people give in ways that are shaped by their culture, upbringing, and […]

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8 d. ago B.C. climate news: Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade | Experts predict climate change could start the next financial crisis

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 23 to June 29, 2025.

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9 d. ago Nova Scotia invests in climate change adaptations for its seafood industry

The Nova Scotia government says it will spend $1.73 million to help 22 seafood companies and related organizations reduce their carbon footprints.

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9 d. ago Here are the job sectors where Canadians are earning the most right now

If you're looking for well-paying jobs, Statistics Canada has released a report that could give you insight into industries with the best average pay.The government agency released its April payroll employment, earnings and hours, and job vacancies report on Thursday. It revealed that Canadians earned an average of $1,297.44 per week, a 4.4 per cent increase from last April. On average, workers also earned $9.70 more in April than in March.Canada's inflation rate in April was up 1.7 per cent year-over-year, indicating that average wages outpaced inflation.With the high cost of living, you may be looking for better-paying jobs in Canada.StatCan shared data on the average weekly pay in different Canadian sectors, and the findings are eye-opening.StatCanWorkers in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction earned the highest average weekly wage of $2,492.50 in April, followed closely by those working in utilities ($2,090.59) and informational and cultural...

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1 week ago Climate group voices concern about fossil fuel industry representation on pension fund boards

In a report out Thursday, Shift said that as of June 1, the boards of five of Canada's largest public sector funds had members who are also involved with fossil fuel companies.

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1 week ago Climate group raises concerns about oil and gas representation on pension fund boards

TORONTO — A climate advocacy group says oil and gas representation on the boards of Canada’s big public pensions raise concerns about conflicts of interest. Shift Action says in a new report that as of June 1, the boards of five of Canada’s largest public sector funds had members who are also involved with fossil […]

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1 week ago Muslim Brotherhood and Qatar have established extensive network across Canada: report

The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt that seeks to establish an Islamic caliphate and its leaders have proclaimed a 'jihad against the Jews'

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1 week ago Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands Collaborate with Microsoft to Deliver Landmark 10

Agreement to deliver 4.8 million nature-based carbon removal credits through next-generation IFM projects while protecting over 425,000 acres of forestland HOUSTON — Anew Climate and Aurora Sustainable Lands today announced a 10-year agreement with Microsoft to deliver 4.8 million nature-based carbon removal credits. “This agreement sets a new standard for nature-based carbon removals, pairing technical […]

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1 week ago Report says hoping for Canadian housing prices to plummet is not realistic

Canada must dramatically increase the pace of home construction — nearly doubling current annual housing starts — to address the country's deepening housing affordability crisis, according to a new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).In its updated annual analysis of Canada's housing supply shortage, CMHC estimates that the country needs to build between 430,000 and 480,000 housing units annually until 2035, up from the current trajectory of about 250,000 units per year. The aim is to restore affordability to levels last seen in 2019, prior to the pandemic-driven housing boom.The federal Crown corporation has shifted its modelling framework to a rolling 10-year horizon, abandoning its earlier 2030 benchmark, which it now considers unrealistic due to the lengthy timelines needed for land use approvals and construction."Restoring affordability to levels last seen two decades ago isn't realistic, especially after the pos...

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2 w. ago Uncertainty reigns as trade tensions, tax shifts cloud Bank of Canada’s inflation outlook

Canada's latest inflation report will help determine whether the Bank of Canada moves ahead with an interest rate cut

Economics

2 w. ago B.C. climate news: Scientists warn that greenhouse gas accumulation is accelerating | Wildfires are affecting water quality in Fraser River | Heat wave grips parts of U.S., U.K.

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 16 to June 22, 2025.

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2 w. ago The CRA needs to give Canadians ‘relevant, clear’ information: watchdog

In its annual report, the Taxpayers' Ombudsperson outlined steps and recommendations for the Canada Revenue Agency to improve services based on taxpayer complaints.

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