Globe Drive

With rising seas threatening to engulf low-lying shores in northeastern Spain, the government aims to buy 2,055 acres of private land in the Ebro Delta in what would be Europe's largest climate-related land buyouts to date.

A container fire that broke out on Saturday on a cargo ship carrying mining chemicals off British Columbia is smoldering and appears to be under control, Canadian Coast Guard officials said on Sunday.

The updated Toyota GR 86 (formerly called the GT 86) captures the sports car essence of rear-wheel drive and light weight, while also delivering more power and torque than its predecessor. Thomas Holland and James Engelsman from Throttle House were all smiles whipping the nimble coupe around their test track.

Canada’s inflation rate hit 4.4 per cent in September. Personal finance columnist Rob Carrick answers questions about some of the factors driving inflation and how people can reduce its impact on their household budget.

Honda’s perennially popular Civic has undergone a major makeover for 2022 with features and dynamics that keep it in the forefront of the compact car pack. James Engelsman and Thomas Holland from Throttle House find the Civic sedan is let down a little by its CVT, but the upcoming hatchback will offer an optional six-speed manual.

Dr. Jeff Kwong from ICES (Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences) discusses the results of a study into COVID-19 vaccines that show they are highly effective in preventing or minimizing an infection nearly eight months after being administered. Dr. Kwong says the need for a booster shot depends on the ongoing effectiveness of vaccines and how far provinces want to go in reducing the number of cases.

Michael Kovrig flew into Toronto on Saturday and spoke briefly to waiting reporters. With wife Vina Nadjibulla by his side, Kovrig said it was fantastic to be back home in Canada.