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Poilievre promises to scrap single-use plastics ban and bring back the plastic straw

Conservative leader follows Trump's February executive order banning paper straws across government
What on Earth?

How pretty, spongy public gardens make way for more housing

In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how well-engineered public gardens can solve problems that get in the way of building housing, get a view of China's Great Solar Wall from space, and find out why rural communities are banding together to build EV charging networks.
Canada Votes 2025

What matters? From coast to coast to coast, Canadians share their priorities for the federal election

This year, CBC journalists are hitting the road with a special election project. We’re asking Canadians: What matters to you this campaign?

Juan de Fuca trail closed for summer, but park available for day trips

Several important sections of the coastal Vancouver Island trail, which stretches from around Jordan River to just outside Port Renfrew, have been either washed away or blocked by fallen trees, according to a statement from B.C. Parks.

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