Canada

Seismic lines from energy exploration an uncounted greenhouse gas source: study

June 26, 2019 - 11:15am

CALGARY — Seismic lines used in energy exploration are a significant source of a highly potent greenhouse gas that hasn't yet been taken into Canada's national account, new research suggests.

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Canada adds right-wing extremist groups to terrorist list

June 26, 2019 - 10:45am

OTTAWA — For the first time, Canada has placed right-wing extremist groups on the national list of terrorist organizations.

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Experts alarmed by four right whale deaths: 'There's a bit of a panic'

June 26, 2019 - 10:45am

HALIFAX — The recent deaths of four endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence is alarming, given that the massive mammals are just arriving in Canadian waters for the season, a leading marine biologist said Wednesday.

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Canada, California plan to work together to make cleaner cars, cut emissions

June 26, 2019 - 10:30am

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Catherine McKenna signed a vehicle-emissions agreement with California Wednesday that the state's governor and auto industry experts see as a signal that Canada is going to side with California in a U.S. dispute over emissions standards.

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Hundreds set to paddle in Yukon River Quest for healing or cash prizes

June 26, 2019 - 10:15am

WHITEHORSE — A Yukon cabinet minister is among the hundreds of participants taking part in a gruelling paddle as the 21st Yukon River Quest launches from Whitehorse.

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Canadian trash from Philippines set to arrive in Vancouver Saturday

June 26, 2019 - 9:30am

OTTAWA — Containers of Canadian trash that festered in the Philippines for years are set to arrive home just in time to celebrate the country's 152nd birthday.