75 m. ago Australia’s Coal State Reverses Plan to Close Its Power Plants

Queensland, the Australian state that exports about one-eighth of the world’s coal, has said it plans to keep its power stations that burn the fossil fuel open for longer, threatening the nation’s ambitious goal to more than double renewable generation by the end of the decade.

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1 hour ago Le développement d’une conscience nationale par l’étude de l’histoire du Québec

Le programme ministériel de 2017 a permis de remettre de l’avant, et avec objectivité, la trame nationale.

Society

1 hour ago «The Besnard Lakes are the Ghost Nation»: la lumière retrouvée au cœur de la forêt

The Besnard Lakes signe un septième album plus léger, entre cohésion retrouvée et renouveau sonore.

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3 h. ago China Carbon Prices Tumble to Lowest Since 2023 on Oversupply

Prices of Chinese carbon credits were at the lowest level in more than two years as the nation’s carryover rules triggered a sell-off.

Economics

3 h. ago Canada Post union switching from countrywide to rotating strikes

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post employees says it will switch from a countrywide strike to rotating strikes starting Saturday morning, in a move that will get mail and parcels moving again. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says rotating strikes will begin at 6 a.m. local time. Its announcement comes a day after […]

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3 h. ago Rowling mocks Vancouver park board after apology over Harry Potter event

VANCOUVER — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says being disavowed by the Vancouver Board of Parks wasn’t “much of a blow” after its commissioners unanimously voted to apologize for a Harry Potter event opening in Stanley Park next month. Rowling posted a screenshot on social media of board commissioner Tom Digby’s statement about how it […]

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3 h. ago Dodgers advance to NLCS after Phillies reliever’s costly extra

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages’ bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Thursday to win their NL Division Series 3-1. Kerkering hung his head and put hands […]

Economics

3 h. ago Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over U.S. boat strikes

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Thursday requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council focused on the U.S. military actions in recent weeks in the waters off the South American country. Venezuela made the request in a letter addressed to Russia’s ambassador to the U.N. and council president, Vassily Nebenzia, that accused […]

Events

4 h. ago Arc de Trump? Models for possible new Washington monument spotted on president’s desk

Since returning to power in January, former real estate developer has enthusiastically embarked on a series of renovation and building projects

Politics

4 h. ago No end in sight for U.S. government shutdown as Democrats resist pressure from Trump

Trump on Thursday repeated his threats to slash government programs popular with Democrats as he berated the party at a cabinet meeting

Politics

5 h. ago Mexico Congress Halts China Tariff Debate on Lawmakers’ Concern

Mexican lawmakers will pause until late November the discussion of a government proposal to impose tariffs of as much as 50% on cars, steel and other products imported from China and several Asian nations that don’t have a trade deal with the country, according to a top congressman.

Economics

6 h. ago Manitoba Opposition leader sorry for gun gesture in legislature

Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservative leader is apologizing for making a gesture in question period that mimicked shooting himself in the head.

Politics

6 h. ago From townhouses to towers: Inside what's being billed as Canada’s largest co

The South Vancouver project is the result of a rare partnership between a non-profit housing co-operative and a private developer

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6 h. ago Support for mandatory vaccinations is growing in Canada, poll finds

The online survey found that 72 per cent of Canadians think vaccinations for children should "definitely" or "probably" be mandatory in their province.

Science

6 h. ago Calgary energy company breaks Canada's IPO dry spell — and gets some investor love

The largest natural gas storage operator of its kind in North America, Rockpoint owns six facilities across California and Alberta

Economics

6 h. ago Trump suggests throwing ‘laggard’ Spain out of NATO as organization’s bottom spender

Spain previously earned Trump’s ire when it was the only nation in the alliance to reject the U.S. call to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of national GDP

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6 h. ago Quebec government tables draft constitution to protect values, boost autonomy

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has tabled a draft constitution that would enshrine the right to abortion and assisted dying while boosting the province’s autonomy within Canada. Premier Francois Legault says the constitution bill, tabled Thursday in the national assembly, would protect Quebecers’ distinct identity and culture. The legislation is intended to defend what Legault’s […]

Politics

6 h. ago Anand says consular officers can help as Israel detains more Canadians from flotilla

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canadians detained by Israel for attempting to reach the Gaza Strip should accept Ottawa’s consular help to get home. Anand said today six Canadians have been detained from boats in the Mediterranean Sea sailing toward Gaza and Ottawa is asking Israeli authorities to release them as soon […]

Events

6 h. ago B.C. NDP evasion continues on Haida Nation's Aboriginal land title case

Vaughn Palmer: Meanwhile, government lawyers continue to pore over Cowichan land titles ruling

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6 h. ago Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.  It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops […]

Society