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Montreal urban fish farmers say their Arctic char cuts greenhouse gases and waste

Montreal urban fish farmers say their Arctic char cuts greenhouse gases and waste

MONTREAL — A warehouse basement in an industrial area of Montreal, near the intersection of two highways, feels about as far from a fish habitat as it gets.
Québecor stops paying rent at legislature, says 100K fee a threat to democracy

Québecor stops paying rent at legislature, says 100K fee a threat to democracy

Montreal-based media and telecom conglomerate Québecor has announced it will stop paying rent for the office its political journalists use in one of Quebec's legislature buildings in the provincial capital.
As Pierre Poilievre aims to rebuild a 'broken' Canada, ads aim to soften his image

As Pierre Poilievre aims to rebuild a 'broken' Canada, ads aim to soften his image

OTTAWA — A pile of puzzle pieces spills onto a table.
Montreal Pride parade to go on as planned Sunday after 2022 cancellation: director

Montreal Pride parade to go on as planned Sunday after 2022 cancellation: director

Montreal's Pride parade will proceed on schedule this weekend, the organizer of the city's LGBTQ+ Pride festival said Saturday as he reassured prospective attendees the event would not fall prey to the sort of abrupt cancellation that unexpectedly de
Children of man who died in N.S. floods question why roads open, alerts delayed

Children of man who died in N.S. floods question why roads open, alerts delayed

TANTALLON, N.S. — It doesn't make sense to Robie Holland that — as 250 millimetres of rain poured down in rural Nova Scotia — there was nothing to stop his father from travelling down a rapidly flooding road.
Look way up tonight: Annual Perseid meteor shower reaching its peak

Look way up tonight: Annual Perseid meteor shower reaching its peak

The annual Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak this weekend, which means there could be quite a light show for those who know where and when to look.
Parti Québécois announces death of former minister Jacques-Yvan Morin

Parti Québécois announces death of former minister Jacques-Yvan Morin

MONTREAL — The Parti Québécois says Jacques-Yvan Morin, who held several prominent cabinet roles and served for a time as the head of the official opposition in the province, has died. He was 92.
BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

BC Hydro bids to raise EV charging fees, but customers say time-based fees are unfair

VANCOUVER — Nanaimo resident Rick Butzelaar bought an electric vehicle less than two months ago and the savings so far have been significant, but he doesn't have a home charger and a recent bid by BC Hydro to increase public charging rates has him co
One winning ticket sold for Friday's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

One winning ticket sold for Friday's $55 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — Someone in Ontario is waking up $55 million richer. A single winning ticket was drawn for Friday's Lotto Max jackpot. An Ontario ticket holder will also claim one of four available Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each.
Canadian evacuees tell of chaotic scenes in Maui wildfire 'war zone'

Canadian evacuees tell of chaotic scenes in Maui wildfire 'war zone'

VANCOUVER — Canadians returning from Maui have told of harrowing scenes during their escape from the fire-devastated Hawaiian island.