$1.22 A Gallon: Cheap Gas Raises Fears Of Urban Sprawl
Gas prices in Columbus, Ohio, are among the lowest in the country. Drivers appreciate the savings, but anti-sprawl advocates say cheap gas doesn't help their cause.
Canada
At Least 4 Dead In Canadian School Shooting
Police have corrected the death toll. Earlier, officials said five people and two were in critical condition. One person is in custody. La Loche Community School is in northern Saskatchewan.
When Warm Weather Refugees First Met Snow: Readers, Share Your Stories!
A YouTube video shows Syrian refugees celebrating their first snowy winter in Canada. Goats and Soda readers, tell us, when was your first snow — and how did you react?
As Syrian Refugees Reach Canada, Many Are Pitching In
Canada's promise to bring in 25,000 Syrian refugees requires a huge nationwide effort, from setting up temporary camps to teaching lawyers how to file permanent residency applications.
Between Cheap Gas And Carbon Caps, Oil Sands Face Uncertain Fate
Canada's potentially lucrative oil sands business faces serious economic challenges. It has some concerned about its future as environmental critics look for ways to keep the oil in the ground.
'Welcome To Canada': Syrian Refugees Begin To Arrive
The new Canadian government wants to resettle 25,000 Syrians by the end of February. Most are currently living in refugee camps in Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
Canada Extends Deadline To Accept Syrian Refugees
The pledge to bring in 25,000 refugees by year's end was a campaign promise by Canada's new prime minister, Justin Trudeau, helping sweep him to power.
If Americans Move To Canada To Avoid Refugees, They May Get A Surprise
Some Americans unhappy with U.S. plans to welcome 10,000 Syrian refugees are threatening to move to Canada. Apparently they haven't noticed that Canada plans to take in 25,000 Syrians.
Trudeau Elected Canada's Prime Minister As Liberals Assume Power
"We beat fear with hope," said Justin Trudeau, whose party won nearly 40 percent of the vote. The election of the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau could strengthen ties with the U.S.
Trudeau Upsets Harper, As 'Liberal Wave' Takes Canada's Prime Minister Post
After his victory, Justin Trudeau, 43, touted "sunny ways" to a boisterous crowd in Montreal, a reference to his insistence on running a positive campaign.