Fate of giant carbon capture project still uncertain, but Pathways Alliance hopeful for deal with feds

Despite growing frustrations and prolonged negotiations with the federal government, a consortium of Canada’s largest oilsands companies is optimistic about having a “line of sight” in securing the certainty it needs from Ottawa to advance its proposed $16.5-billion carbon capture pipeline project. The Pathways Alliance is not expecting any new commitments in the upcoming federal…

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Man who stopped collecting after his Gretzky memorabilia was stolen says Connor Bedard brought him back

A man whose large collection of Wayne Gretzky memorabilia was stolen says he had given up on the hobby until rookie NHL star Connor Bedard brought him back. Aron Gratias of Emma Lake, Sask., said the items of his collection that were stolen included 19 autographed Gretzky jerseys from every team the hockey legend played for…

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U.S. investors successfully demand RBC change how it reports on green, fossil fuel investments

Canada’s largest bank has reversed course on a policy to disclose how much it invests in green energy versus fossil fuel energy following demands from New York City’s large public pension funds, with environmental groups welcoming the move but pointing out it doesn’t actually reduce carbon emissions yet. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is one of three…

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Living a dream: Scott Walford, Mitchell Prowse’s hockey journey from Okanagan to Montreal

Scott Walford had a connection to Montreal before he committed to McGill University — one that caused him to rethink whether the Redbirds men’s hockey team were best for him despite having nearly everything he wanted. The Montreal Canadiens drafted the Coquitlam, B.C., product in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft but never signed him to an entry-level contract, letting…

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Canada promised temporary visas for 1,000 people trapped in Gaza. Zero have made it out

Canadian citizens and permanent residents with family members trapped in Gaza met privately with Immigration Minister Marc Miller this week to press for changes to the special immigration program they say has so far failed them.  “We’re not asking him for the moon, we are asking him for adjustments that make complete sense,” said Omar…

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