Environment
Youth plaintiffs testify about climate anxiety and cultural loss in landmark trial
Fifteen young people are arguing federal legislation violates their rights by failing to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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Weather
Parks Canada ends search and rescue dog program after more than 50 years
The program, which began in 1970, was used for wilderness rescues, avalanche recoveries and law enforcement support.
Housing
Mortgage delinquencies in Ontario to keep rising until mid-2027, CMHC says
The national housing agency says delinquency rates in Ontario are nearing levels not seen since 2008, with Toronto facing persistent stress.
Housing
Kelowna commercial real estate market steady as investors focus on retail fundamentals
Investor interest remains strong but cautious, with multi-tenant retail attracting the greatest attention, according to a new report.
Science
Bank of Canada study says ignoring shelter inflation in demand-driven boom worsens overvaluation
A central bank staff paper found ignoring shelter inflation during a housing demand boom pushes home price overvaluation higher.
Environment
Youth climate trial opens in Vancouver, arguing federal law violates charter rights
Fifteen young people are in court arguing the government's net-zero plan fails to protect their life and security from climate harms.
Housing
Echo Drive redevelopment plan delayed past Ottawa election
A proposal to replace a four-storey building with a six-storey one will not go to Ottawa's planning committee until after the Oct. 26 vote.
iGaming
RedCore to seek gaming and tech investments at SiGMA World 2026
The business group will meet founders and have a representative on the startup pitch jury at the Rome conference.
Cities
Ottawa voters elect mayor and council in municipal election
Polls are open until 8 p.m. as residents choose from 14 mayoral candidates and contested races in 22 wards.
Cities
Chow and Bradford in dead heat as Toronto voters head to the polls
The election on Monday could see the first defeat of a sitting mayor since the city's amalgamation.
Weather
Ottawa's Canada Day storm flooding shapes municipal election pledges
A one-in-200-year storm that flooded thousands of basements has prompted all four leading mayoral candidates to promise infrastructure upgrades.
Science
Retired astronaut delivers ambulances to Ukraine, praises Canada's stance
The former NASA astronaut joined a volunteer mission to deliver more than 60 emergency vehicles to Ukrainian defence forces.
Cities
Transit newsletter spotlights new B.C. MLAs, Victoria bus strike
The volunteer-run digest also features a petition for all-door bus boarding and updates on the Greater Victoria bus strike.