Cities
Ontario bill would strip municipalities of veto over landfills and incinerators
The Ford government's new legislation would remove a rule requiring municipal support for landfill projects.
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Weather
October was unseasonably warm in Waterloo region, weather station reports
The University of Waterloo weather station says daily highs were three degrees above average, with two days breaking records.
Environment
Alberta reports quietest wildfire season in years, with fewer fires and far less land burned
The province recorded 785 wildfires burning just under 18,000 hectares, well below the five-year average.
Environment
Arctic Ocean bacterium uses acetone to consume carbon dioxide
The bacterium Porticoccus arcticus was found to use acetone carboxylation, a process that also captures atmospheric CO2.
Science
Colorado teacher discovers first known trackway of adult Tyrannosaurus rex
The footprints, found by a high school science teacher, are the first known trackway of an adult Tyrannosaurus rex.
Science
Shad Canada hosts Futures Day for P.E.I. high school students at UPEI
The event featured hands-on workshops in science, technology, business and creative arts.
Housing
Vancouver's new Green-led council sworn in with housing platform focus
Pete Fry was elected mayor, leading a council dominated by Greens and COPE after ABC Vancouver lost its supermajority.
iGaming
Romania's gambling regulator launches review of outdated legislation
The review aims to harmonize fragmented rules and follows a series of corruption scandals within the regulator.
Cities
Ottawa neighbourhoods offer distinct lifestyles for homebuyers
The Glebe, Alta Vista, Orleans, Barrhaven and Manotick each appeal to different priorities, from walkability to space.
Environment
Wildfire smoke cools lakes across North America, scientists find
Researchers have found smoke from increasingly intense wildfires can drift hundreds of miles and lower lake temperatures.
Environment
Canada poised to announce deal for 50 new water bombers amid worsening wildfires
Leaked documents suggest a joint purchase with the European Investment Bank, but experts question the plan's details and cost.
Science
Two Armagh astronomers have asteroids named in their honour
Rok Nežič and Shane Kelly were nominated by colleagues for the celestial honour from the International Astronomical Union.
Housing
Canadian mortgage arrears double from 2022 low but remain among G7's lowest
The share of homeowners seriously behind on payments has risen to 0.29 per cent, though Canada still has the second-lowest rate among G7 nations.