Trump Admin Reverses Biden-Era Land Mine Policy
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed a policy banning antipersonnel land mines, allowing global use. The move, detailed in a new memo, is framed as a strategic necessity. Read the full analysis.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed a policy banning antipersonnel land mines, allowing global use. The move, detailed in a new memo, is framed as a strategic necessity. Read the full analysis.
B.C. requests federal funding for flood risk reduction, protects over 450 sq km of forestry land, and Ottawa introduces stricter methane regulations. Get the latest climate news for Dec. 15-21, 2025.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited a Catholic parish in Gaza, meeting children in a symbolic gesture of hope during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Read the full story.
Chief Kelly LaRocca argues Canada must move beyond symbolic gestures to address the cumulative policies that dispossessed Indigenous peoples. Read her call for tangible action.
Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow addresses concerns over land rights appeal, emphasizing the band is not targeting private property. Read the full story on the Cowichan decision.
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A landmark deal in southeastern B.C. permanently protects over 450 sq km of critical forest habitat. Learn about this historic partnership and its impact on wildlife and climate. Read more.
Toronto City Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to increase the land transfer tax for luxury home sales above $3 million. Learn about the new policy and its implications for the city's real estate market.
Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's campaign promise to plant one million trees in his first term is falling drastically short, with only about 100,000 planted. The city's tree canopy lags behind goals and neighbouring Gatineau.
Canada's government launches a new task force to bolster the forestry and lumber industry, aiming to ensure economic sovereignty and sector resilience. Learn about the plan and its implications.
The Canadian government has announced a landmark conservation agreement protecting 45,000 hectares of British Columbia's vital forestry land. Discover the details and significance of this major environmental commitment.
The federal government is launching a new task force focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Canada's vital softwood lumber industry. Get the details on this strategic move.
A festive tradition in Prince Albert National Park is providing a surprising benefit: reducing wildfire fuel. Learn how this annual harvest protects communities.
A contentious application for a gravel pit near Goderich, Ont. is proceeding to mediation. The proposal has faced significant local opposition, marked by protest signs in the community.
A government briefing note reveals B.C.'s logging agency changed its policy, approving the harvest of remnant old-growth forests in the province's northwest. Learn the details and implications.
A tribunal decision has cleared the final hurdle for a major three-tower condo development at the site of the former Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge, paving the way for significant urban transformation.
The Cowichan Tribes land title ruling is now Canada's most significant case, sparking fierce debate over Indigenous rights and private property certainty. Explore the legal and political fallout.
A Guelph community group expresses deep concern over the future of an 8-hectare parcel of land near the former Kortright Waterfowl Park site, photographed in December 2025.
A Vancouver Island pulp mill's closure leaves 350 workers jobless. Premier vows 'all hands on deck' to save it, amid questions over recent U.S. wood imports. Get the full story.
Canfor Corp. has made a formal offer to acquire the remaining stake in Canfor Pulp it does not already own, a major consolidation move in the Canadian forestry sector. Read the details.
A British Columbia mill imported pulp from the United States just before announcing it was folding, raising questions about its final business decisions. Explore the details and implications.
B.C. Premier David Eby has firmly rejected a proposal to harvest old-growth forests to extend the life of a struggling pulp mill. Learn about the decision and its implications for forestry and conservation.
Domtar is permanently closing its Crofton pulp mill, eliminating 350 jobs weeks before Christmas. The closure, blamed on lack of affordable wood, deals a devastating blow to B.C.'s forestry sector.
A British Columbia pulp mill is shutting down, resulting in 350 job losses. The closure highlights ongoing challenges in Canada's forestry and manufacturing sectors.
Albertans can cut up to three Christmas trees for free on designated Crown land with a permit. Learn the rules, height limits, and how to get your holiday tree.
Alberta residents can obtain a free permit to cut up to three Christmas trees from designated Crown land areas this holiday season. Find out how to get yours.
A Kitchener father explains his legal challenge against the Waterloo Region District School Board's mandatory land acknowledgments, arguing they violate Charter rights. Read the full story.
Nova Scotia's Natural Resources Minister signals willingness to discuss potential projects on protected lands, balancing conservation and economic development. Read the latest.
An Ontario man faces $2,500 in fines for violating Crown land camping regulations after prolonged unauthorized use. Learn about Crown land rules and penalties.