Rural communities boost incentives to attract medical staff
As small communities across Ontario struggle to recruit doctors and nurses, one town has landed on a strategy that appears poised for success: giving them “a bag of money up …
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South Africa’s historic rivals to form government, likely returning Ramaphosa as president
The African National Congress and its largest rival, the white-led, pro-business Democratic Alliance, agreed on Friday to work together in South Africa’s new government of national unity, a step-change after …
Bank CEOs face questions from MPs over climate policy
Representatives from Canada’s five biggest banks will face questions from MPs this afternoon over their commitments to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and spur the transition to renewable forms of …
Can a diet that’s good for the planet reduce your risk of dying from disease?
A diet promoting plant-based protein to help the environment now has a more human argument: It may lower your risk of dying from several major diseases. “It wasn’t just one …
A new agreement would limit cruise passengers in Alaska’s capital. A critic says it falls short
A new agreement between Alaska’s capital city and major cruise lines seeks to cap the daily number of cruise ship passengers arriving in Juneau starting in 2026, though a prominent …
At the top of Benjamin Netanyahu’s agenda: self-preservation
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began addressing a solemn ceremony in Jerusalem earlier this week commemorating the country’s dead from wars and other hostilities, Nir Galon rose to his feet and …
Putin and Xi stress their partnership as Russia pushes in northeastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping for efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict at a Beijing summit Thursday, where the two leaders reaffirmed a “no-limits” partnership that …
AI, but make it fashion; Can travel be more accessible?: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Airlines are pledging to improve services for …
Competition Bureau investigating Lululemon over greenwashing allegations
Canada’s Competition Bureau has opened a formal investigation into Lululemon’s environmental claims in its marketing campaigns, a spokesperson for the agency told CBC News on Monday. Marianne Blondin confirmed in an email that the Competition Bureau “has commenced …
Canada’s competition bureau investigating Lululemon’s green claims, non-profit says
Canada’s competition bureau is opening a formal investigation into Lululemon’s environmental practices, according to a non-profit group that filed against the B.C. athleisure giant that accused it of greenwashing. “Stand.earth representatives were notified late last week by …