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Reconciliation a 'call to action to all of us,' Jody Wilson-Raybould says in new book

Reconciliation a 'call to action to all of us,' Jody Wilson-Raybould says in new book

Former MP who became Canada's first Indigenous justice minister in 2015 explores what a real recognition of Indigenous rights looks like in her new book.
Tips for first-time homebuyers as affordability in Canada continues to deteriorate

Tips for first-time homebuyers as affordability in Canada continues to deteriorate

First-time homebuyers have traditionally accounted for more than half of all purchases, but that share has been declining, reaching a low of 46.8 per cent in June 2021.
Climate conference hears loss of Arctic summer sea ice now inevitable by 2050

Climate conference hears loss of Arctic summer sea ice now inevitable by 2050

A new report from dozens of international scientists says it's inevitable the Arctic will lose its entire summer sea cover at least once over the next generation and probably a lot more often than that.
History of famous firsts in space

History of famous firsts in space

From Mars rovers to deep-space intel to a bevy of programs in the works around the world, the history of space exploration is being newly written every day.
Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

Across from the headquarters of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies, a new initiative aims to ensure that Calgary and its largest industry aren't left behind in the global pursuit of a low-carbon economy.
Delays for new hybrid, electric cars reach years — not months — amid supply crunch

Delays for new hybrid, electric cars reach years — not months — amid supply crunch

Many vehicles are sold before they even hit the lot, leaving some dealership parking lots nearly empty while waiting lists grow indeterminately longer. 
Fatal motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian on Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Carstairs

Fatal motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian on Queen Elizabeth II Highway near Carstairs

Southbound traffic on Highway 2 resumed at about 10:30 a.m. after Red Deer man killed in collision
New sign in B.C. park brings light to a dark chapter of Canada’s past

New sign in B.C. park brings light to a dark chapter of Canada’s past

Sign tells the story of the Komagata Maru, a ship carrying 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu passengers from India that wasn’t allowed to dock in Vancouver harbour a century ago.
Parliamentary budget officer says climate change already costing economy billions

Parliamentary budget officer says climate change already costing economy billions

The effects of climate change bit a $20-billion hole out of Canada's economy last year, parliamentary budget officer Yves Giroux said this week.
University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

University of Calgary diagnostic hub aims to advance research into fighting infection

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic helped start a new diagnostic testing and research facility at the University of Calgary focused on infections.
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