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Canada, major fossil-fuel producers failing climate targets, jeopardizing transition

Canada, major fossil-fuel producers failing climate targets, jeopardizing transition

TORONTO — Canada and other major fossil-fuel-producing countries are failing to meet targets to keep global warming in check, putting the world’s energy transition at risk, a newly released major international report warned Wednesday.
Oilers call up goalie Pickard from AHL after Campbell clears waivers

Oilers call up goalie Pickard from AHL after Campbell clears waivers

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League. The Oilers promoted goalie Calvin Pickard from Bakersfield to Edmonton in a corresponding move Wednesday.
Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

Avian flu infects more B.C. farms as wild birds migrate overhead

VICTORIA — Avian flu is spreading rapidly through British Columbia poultry farms, including half a dozen diagnosed in commercial flocks this week alone. The fall migration of wild birds is considered the primary cause of infection for B.C.
From Gaza to Egypt, Canadian woman describes fleeing Israel-Hamas war with young kids

From Gaza to Egypt, Canadian woman describes fleeing Israel-Hamas war with young kids

When Rana Nassrawi got to a hotel room in Cairo, nearly 24 hours after fleeing from Gaza with her two young children, she finally allowed herself to cry. The Mississauga, Ont.
Think scam calls are bad now? Experts warn growing use of AI will make problem worse

Think scam calls are bad now? Experts warn growing use of AI will make problem worse

TORONTO — Generative artificial intelligence is expected to drastically change the way phone scammers target potential victims, including the potential for them to tailor their attacks toward specific recipients.
Anuja Varghese wins Governor General's literary award for fiction

Anuja Varghese wins Governor General's literary award for fiction

TORONTO — Anuja Varghese's debut short story collection has won the Governor General's Literary Award for fiction, an honour she's calling a triumph for LGBTQ+ and racialized books during a time when literature from marginalized writers is being cens
Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia

Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia

In its eighth trip to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for its first win.

Biello names roster for high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League series against Jamaica

Tajon Buchanan, Lucas Cavallini and Mark-Anthony Kaye return to the fold for Canada's high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal series against Jamaica later this month.
Four Nova Scotians awarded province's highest award for bravery

Four Nova Scotians awarded province's highest award for bravery

HALIFAX — Talbot Boyer had seen a lot during his four years as a Halifax transit bus driver, but nothing like the life-threatening scene he encountered on a downtown street early on Jan. 29, 2021.
Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz wins National Business Book Award

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz wins National Business Book Award

TORONTO — Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz has won the National Business Book Award this year. Poloz was nominated for a book called "The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.
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