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In the shadow of U.S. withdrawal, leaders urge action at COP30 UN climate summit in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes to convince world powers to mobilize enough funds to halt the ongoing destruction of climate-stabilizing tropical rainforests in danger around the world and advance the many unmet promises laid out at previous meetings. Source link
Medical specialists may halt emergency stay request after Bill 2 agreement with Quebec
Quebec’s federation of medical specialists and the provincial government have reached an agreement on how to interpret a controversial provision in Bill 2, potentially allowing the doctors’ association to drop its request for an emergency court stay of legislation. Source link
U.S. deal could cut costs for popular weight-loss drugs. What’s that mean for Canada?
A new deal with major drugmakers, unveiled by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, aims to expand coverage and cut prices for popular weight-loss drugs south of the border. So how much could Trump’s announcement really cut costs? And will Canadians also benefit? Source link
Musk could become world's 1st trillionaire as Tesla shareholders approve giant pay package
Elon Musk won a shareholder vote on Thursday that would give the Tesla CEO stock worth $1 trillion if he hits certain performance targets over the next decade, handing him a chance to become history’s first trillionaire. Source link
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announces resignation from Parliament
Conservative Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux announced Thursday he is resigning from the House of Commons, according to statement shared with CBC News, a decision that comes after rumours swirled this week that he was considering crossing the floor to the Liberals. Source link
Blue Jays executives reflect on deep playoff run, look forward to 2026 season
The pain of coming a couple outs away from a World Series title was still raw for Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins on Thursday. They held end-of-season media availabilities five days after Toronto dropped a 5-4 decision to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the Fall Classic at […]
FAA is reducing flights at 40 U.S. airports. Here's how Canadian travel will be affected
Some Canadian travellers bound for the United States will see cancelled flights and delayed itineraries as the U.S. government shutdown puts pressure on the country’s aviation network. Source link
Teachers' union taking Alberta government to court over notwithstanding clause
The Alberta Teachers’ Association is taking the provincial government to court, challenging its use of the notwithstanding clause in legislation that forced striking teachers back to work. Source link
Canadian forward Jonathan David named CONCACAF men's player of the year
Canadian Jonathan David has been named the 2024-25 CONCACAF men’s player of the year. Source link
First budget-related confidence vote expected Thursday in House of Commons
Members of Parliament will have their first chance to cast a budget-related vote on Thursday when they vote on a Conservative sub-amendment to a Bloc Québécois amendment to the budget bill. The government says it’s considering the vote a matter of confidence. Source link