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GST, HST on carbon price could raise billions over next seven years: budget watchdog

GST, HST on carbon price could raise billions over next seven years: budget watchdog

OTTAWA — The federal government's carbon price could generate more than $5 billion from the federal sales tax over the next seven years, but none of that is directly earmarked for climate programs.
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Black and white and adored all over. China pledges pair of pandas for San Diego Zoo

Black and white and adored all over. China pledges pair of pandas for San Diego Zoo

SAN DIEGO (AP) — China for the first time in more than two decades is sending pandas to the United States to the delight of the San Diego Zoo, which is preparing to receive a pair that could include a female descendent of Bai Yun and Gao Gao, two of
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Immigration spurring telecom subscriber growth but ongoing investments needed: report

Immigration spurring telecom subscriber growth but ongoing investments needed: report

Canada's immigration influx is spurring subscriber growth for the country's four biggest telecom providers, but significant investments in network infrastructure are needed to meet rising demand for services, says a report released Thursday.
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Wind farm off the Massachusetts coast begins delivering steady flow of power

Wind farm off the Massachusetts coast begins delivering steady flow of power

BOSTON (AP) — Vineyard Wind, the wind farm under construction off the coast of Massachusetts, has begun delivering energy to the power grid from five of its planned 62 wind turbines, company and state officials said Thursday.
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Wisconsin lawmakers OK bill to tackle forever chemicals pollution, but governor isn't on board

Wisconsin lawmakers OK bill to tackle forever chemicals pollution, but governor isn't on board

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would unlock $125 million to help municipalities and landowners cope with pollution from so-called forever chemicals. But Gov. Tony Evers isn't on board.
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Indigenous leaders say B.C. opposition members derailed changes to Land Act

Indigenous leaders say B.C. opposition members derailed changes to Land Act

Indigenous leaders say political opposition in British Columbia derailed a plan that would have cleared the way for shared decision-making between the province and First Nations over the use of public land in their territories.
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California's rainy season is here. What does it mean for water supply?

California's rainy season is here. What does it mean for water supply?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After a dry start to winter, California's rainy season is finally well under way. December downpours sent water racing through streets in coastal Ventura County and the city of Santa Barbara.
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The Coast Guard takes the lead on spill in western Alaska that is larger than first thought

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard has taken over the response to a diesel fuel spill from a storage tank in a western Alaska village that has crept toward a river. The spill at a fuel tank farm in Kwigillingok was discovered Feb.
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Georgia lawmakers weigh a 3-year pause on expansion permits for planned Okefenokee mine

Georgia lawmakers weigh a 3-year pause on expansion permits for planned Okefenokee mine

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — As a proposed mine on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp and its vast wildlife refuge nears final approval , Georgia lawmakers are considering a three-year pause on future permits to allow expansion of the mining project.
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India wants to hook its population onto clean energy by boosting rooftop solar

India wants to hook its population onto clean energy by boosting rooftop solar

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of c
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