Wagner Group's Prigozhin on passenger list of flight that crashed north of Moscow, Russian officials say #press
N.B. digs in on rules for teachers and name, pronoun usage of LGBTQ students
Minister of Education Bill Hogan is responding to an advocate's scathing report by making it clear that the school policy on gender identity applies to both formal and informal name changes. #press
The kids are not all right: How young people are dealing with increasing climate anxiety
First-hand accounts from teenagers augment research studies that illustrate how climate change is impacting young people’s mental health. As weather events threaten to change entire landscapes in coming decades, experts worry that mental health resources might fall short of the need. #press
Japan set to release water from Fukushima nuclear power plant into ocean later this week
Japan said on Tuesday it will start releasing radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant on Aug. 24, putting into motion a plan that has drawn strong criticism from China. #press
Manitoba First Nation considers further excavations after church dig for unmarked graves
A Manitoba First Nation is weighing next steps in its search of a former residential school site after no human remains were found during the excavation of a Catholic church basement. #press
Ron DeSantis seeks to reset his campaign. But is it too late to beat the Trump juggernaut?
Ron DeSantis best chance to reinvigorate his campaign could come this week, with the first Republican presidential candidate debate. But a strong showing, or new campaign manager and strategy still may do little to halt the commanding lead by Trump. #press
Hurricane Hilary hurtles toward Mexico and prompts a tropical storm watch in California
Category 4 Hurricane Hilary hurtled toward Mexico's Baja California peninsula on Friday, a U.S. government agency said, as it issued a tropical storm watch for California and warned of life-threatening and possibly catastrophic floods. #press
Judges, jurors, prosecutors in Trump cases face death threats and doxing fears
A Texas woman was arrested and has been charged with threatening to kill the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington and a member of Congress. #press
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I might never conquer my fear of heights, but I'm trying one peak at a time
Despite a fear of heights, Eric Sparling wanted to conquer the Knife Edge in Maine by himself. Along the way, he learned to be kinder to himself and accept help. #press
Feds stick by immigration plan despite housing supply concerns
Academics, commercial banks and policy thinkers have all been warning the federal government that the pace of population growth, facilitated by immigration, is making the housing crisis worse. #press
Birds Canada calling on British Columbians to help ID dead seabirds
A marine heat wave off the Pacific Coast has scientists worried about mass deaths. #press
Public sector union warns of 'rushed' plans to cut federal spending
Canada’s largest public sector union says that federal government plans to start rolling back federal spending are being “rushed.” #press
Madonna reschedules Canadian shows for beginning of 2024
Madonna has rescheduled the North American leg of the Celebration Tour, which was delayed weeks ahead of its planned kickoff in Vancouver last month when she landed in hospital due to a bacterial infection. #press
Why were the Maui wildfires so deadly? | About That
Many Lahaina wildfire survivors say they had no official warning before the blaze was upon them. As the number of people killed continues to rise, Andrew Chang explains why there are growing questions about the emergency response. #press
N.W.T. woman flees home with children ahead of fire
Natasha Cleary had to flee her home in the hamlet of Enterprise, N.W.T., with her children as wildfires approached. Her home burned, and her community is devastated. 'It doesn't feel real,' she said from Grande Prairie, Alta. #press
Canadian corporate ethics czar launches probe of Ralph Lauren over alleged use of forced labour
Ottawa's corporate ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains. #press
Assessing Danielle Smith's latest reasons for pausing Alberta wind and solar, to the letter
The premier insists two provincial agencies requested the freeze in letters, but she may want to reread those letters herself, because they don't say what she insisted they say. #press
After fleeing Taliban rule, many Afghans struggle to resettle, worry for those back home
Two years after the fall of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021, thousands who fled Afghanistan have resettled in Canada. While many are grateful to be living and working here, some still worry about family left in Afghanistan. #press
Squamish van dwellers running out of places to park as local Walmart limits long-term stays
The latest restriction means there are fewer and fewer places to sleep for people who can't live in a home for any number of reasons. #press
Beekeepers hardly buzzing about money for resilient hives
Ottawa-area beekeepers say $1.4 million in government money won't go far given the scale of the disease and climate risks threatening their hives. #press