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Wheat streak mosaic virus seeing increased cases in Alberta
EDMONTON - Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation's crop health team has detected increased cases of wheat streak mosaic (WSM) around Alberta. The disease most commonly affects wheat and is a viral diseas...
Jul 11, 2023
Nova Scotia government says judge dismissed from inquiry had rejected offer for help
HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government says a judge dismissed from leading a high-profile inquiry had rejected an offer for help, even though he had asked for four extensions to allow him to complete hi...
Jul 11, 2023
Uncertain demand clouds future of Canada's planned LNG exports, experts say
VANCOUVER - Canadian liquefied natural gas projects looking to fill gaps in the global market left by the absence of Russian gas may run into more challenging conditions than expected, industry expert...
Jul 11, 2023
Get another COVID-19 booster in the fall, Canada's immunization panel recommends
OTTAWA - Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) says people should get another COVID-19 vaccine booster in the fall if it's been at least six months since their last dose or COVID...
Jul 11, 2023
California man paralyzed from run-in with police gets $20 million settlement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A California man who was left paralyzed after he was slammed to the ground during a traffic stop won a $20 million settlement, one of the largest in the state's history, offi...
Jul 11, 2023
Cabins destroyed by wildfire near Tulita, N.W.T.
TULITA, N.W.T. - The Northwest Territories government says several cabins near Tulita have likely been destroyed by a wildfire burning in the area. In a special wildfire bulletin on Saturday, the terr...
Jul 11, 2023
Tornado warnings, watches issued for region
UPDATE 3:20 p.m.: Environment and Climate Change Canada has now issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Cypress County. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing strong wind gusts, nickel t...
Jul 11, 2023
AUPE supports better wages for LPNs but not reclassification
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) said it agrees with Licenced Practical Nurses (LPN) that they deserve respect and dignity.Last month, a group called LPNs for Change s...
Jul 11, 2023
State of emergency declared in Quebec town due to flood risk, more towns evacuating
MONTREAL - A town near Quebec City has declared a state of local emergency due to rising water levels, as heavy rain over many parts of the province has communities on alert for flooding. The mayor of...
Jul 11, 2023
Ottawa invests in sustainability of dairy farms
The federal government has announced support to help find solutions to improve the environmental and economic sustainability, and resilience of the Canadian dairy industry.Dairy Farmers of Canada will...
Jul 11, 2023