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As impending tariffs loom, provinces are ramping up lobbying efforts in Washington

As impending tariffs loom, provinces are ramping up lobbying efforts in Washington

Alberta only recently started lobbying in Washington, in October 2024 —its first registration in over a decade. A registration statement shows the cost of lobbying will amount to $50,000 per month.
Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada working to reduce wildfire risk in Jasper, Banff national parks

Parks Canada uses prescribed fires, mechanical logging and tree thinning as well as the creation of community fireguards to help reduce the impacts of wildfire and climate change says spokesperson.
Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact.
Third attempt to cap 95-year-old well south of Calgary starts this month

Third attempt to cap 95-year-old well south of Calgary starts this month

The well is leaking methane and releases the amount of gas a barbecue would use in one hour on the highest setting, the Orphan Well Association said. 
Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.
With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

In late 2023, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said it was time for the federal government to redefine what the CBC does and how it does it.
B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

The bid to locally produce a sustainable high-end textile is still in its early stages, but researchers hope to have enough material to create prototypes within a year.
Canada's best woman on skis rockets to career bests on World Cup

Canada's best woman on skis rockets to career bests on World Cup

With a remarkable week of racing in the books, something has changed for Katherine Stewart-Jones this season.
Two youth plead not guilty in brutal attack on woman near Long Island Lake

Two youth plead not guilty in brutal attack on woman near Long Island Lake

A lawyer for a third youth involved in the case is in resolution discussions with the Crown.
Alberta gym goers turn to AI in pursuit of fitness goals

Alberta gym goers turn to AI in pursuit of fitness goals

Technology can help create individual workout plans, but trainers say it lacks personal touch
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