The figures were provided by Cornwall Council following a request under the Freedom of Information Act. In some instances, chairs, pencils and metal screws were used as weapons and a total of 36 teachers needed medical treatment. The council said...

They are eyeing a top-10 finish and a spot in next summer’s Games in London. They spent the lay day in eighth spot. Getting to the Olympics “is something that’s been burning inside, and something I haven’t been able to let go,” says Bjorn, whose...

But the businesses are already paying a price for the carbon they use. “Let’s give them credit for their earlier actions,” Mr. Lake said. Federal regulations should be in harmony with what was already being done. But he did not anticipate federal...

The calendar is published annually by the Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation. This year's version features magnificent photos taken by Adrian Holmes. The Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization that works with the...

In practice, there is enormous leeway for participants to shape and amend the rules -- and therein lies both the strength and weakness of the approach, says David Suzuki Foundation climate change campaigner Ian Bruce. There are, however, ways to ensure...