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Back to SearchWho wins, who loses in the fight against inflation
Most businesses and consumers expect a recession is on the horizon, according to a survey put out on Monday by the Bank of Canada. Next week, the central bank is expected to hike interest rates — aga…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
It was unprecedented. Was it also unjustified? That's up to the Emergencies Act inquiry
It's been eight months since convoy protesters took over downtown Ottawa and obstructed trade at U.S. border crossings. And now, over just six weeks, as commissioner of the Emergencies Act inquiry, J…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
The case for a ‘good enough' peace in Ukraine
Even though the Kremlin has been pummeling Ukrainian cities and towns with relentless air and missile raids over the past week, many observers say Russia is losing its war with Ukraine. Last month, U…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Inside a human smuggling network in Canada
This year, the number of Central and South American migrants trying to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border reached a record two million people. Whether people wade through the Rio Grande or trek a…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
The cheating scandal rocking pro chess
Last month, Hans Niemann, a 19-year-old grandmaster chess player and rising star, defeated the reigning five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in a round robin tournament game. After the match, Carl…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
The Oath Keepers on trial
The Oath Keepers are a far-right militia, founded in 2009 by Stewart Rhodes. He’s one of five members currently on trial in Washington, facing charges of seditious conspiracy and other felonies relat…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
From grade ‘A’ to gone, why Hockey Canada caved
After months of pressure by MPs, corporate sponsors and its own members across the country, Hockey Canada announced on Tuesday that its CEO and entire board was stepping down. A parliamentary commit…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Britain: Rough month or road to ruin?
In her first month as leader of the ruling Conservatives, U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss plunged the British economy into chaos. A major tax cutting plan for top earners and corporations — meant to s…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Front Burner Introduces: The Outlaw Ocean
The high seas are beyond the reach of international law – and beyond the beat of most reporters. But Pulitzer-Prize-winner and former New York Times journalist, Ian Urbina, has sailed into uncharted …
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How virgin B.C. forests fuel a ‘green’ U.K. power station
Drax Power Station is Britain's largest power plant, burning wood pellets to create electricity. In 2021, the company received two million pounds a day in subsidies from the U.K. government. But whil…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago