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New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

New campaign encourages B.C. to 'squeal' on invasive pigs

British Columbia's Invasive Species Council says the province needs to get ahead of the potential risk of feral pigs before they gain a foothold the way they have elsewhere in Canada.
Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Western Canada glaciers melting twice as fast as in previous decade, research says

Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous decade in a continuation of a concerning global trend.
Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions

Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B. C. pipeline only under right conditions

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed confidence one or more private-sector pipeline operators will come forward with a plan to ship oilsands crude to the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C.
Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map

Oregon Legislature repeals contested wildfire hazard map

PORTLAND, Ore.
Nova Scotia won't buy air conditioners for low-income people with health issues

Nova Scotia won't buy air conditioners for low-income people with health issues

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia woman on income assistance who succeeded in forcing the province to pay for her air conditioner says she's frustrated other low-income people won't get the same relief. "I feel very sad.
This year's Fête nationale was hottest June day on record in Montreal

This year's Fête nationale was hottest June day on record in Montreal

MONTREAL — Tuesday's Fête nationale holiday was the hottest June day in Montreal since records started. Environment Canada says temperatures hit 35.6 C, breaking the all-time high for June set 61 years ago.
Police suspect animal attack seriously injured child in eastern Ontario, urge caution

Police suspect animal attack seriously injured child in eastern Ontario, urge caution

Provincial police are urging residents of an eastern Ontario community to keep a close eye on their small children after a suspected animal attack left a young child with serious injuries.
Calgary Stampede rodeo safety to include shaded pens, heart monitors for horses

Calgary Stampede rodeo safety to include shaded pens, heart monitors for horses

CALGARY — Tents are being set up to provide shade for bulls and broncs and some chuckwagon horses are to be fitted with tiny electrocardiograms at the upcoming Calgary Stampede.
What to know about 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's immigration detention site in the Everglades

What to know about 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's immigration detention site in the Everglades

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — An immigration detention facility located at an isolated Everglades airfield surrounded by mosquito-, python- and alligator-filled swamplands is just days away from being operational, federal officials said Tuesday.
The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people

The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people

NEW YORK (AP) — Anxiety, grief, anger, fear, helplessness. The emotional toll of climate change is broad-ranging, especially for young people.
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