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Tourist Attractions in British Columbia
PlanetWare
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Written by Lana Law and Michael Law Updated May 30, 2025 British Columbia's mountains, lakes, islands, rainforests, beautiful stretches of coastline, picturesque cities, attractive towns, and world-class skiing make it one of the most popular...
Nova Scotia NDP says province too secretive, must release environmental racism report
Winnipeg Free Press
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May 30, 2025
By: The Canadian Press Posted: 10:53 AM CDT Friday, May. 30, 2025 HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Opposition NDP is calling on the province to release recommendations from a panel that examined environmental racism, saying it’s a matter of accountability....
Nova Scotia Power says it believes it knows who stole customer data
CBC/Radio-Canada
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May 30, 2025
The head of Nova Scotia Power says the company believes it knows who stole customer information in a recent ransomware attack. However, CEO Peter Gregg says he can't disclose that information, as the company's investigation is ongoing. "We do have...
Alan Linkletter elected as new CUPE Nova Scotia president
CJLS - Massachusetts
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May 30, 2025
CUPE Nova Scotia has elected Alan Linkletter as its new president, following the retirement of longtime leader Nan McFadgen. McFadgen, who served in the role for nearly a decade, stepped down this week. In a statement, she called it a bittersweet...
Gasoline and Diesel Prices Fall in Latest Nova Scotia Energy Board Setting
989 XFM
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May 30, 2025
Filling up will cost you less today. The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight. Gasoline is down 3.4 cents a litre. The price for a litre of regular self serve unleaded ranges from $1.42.7 to $1.45 in the...
Prematurely born harbour seal Zeus is rescued in British Columbia
Coast Reporter
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May 30, 2025
VANCOUVER — A prematurely born harbour seal nicknamed Zeus has been rescued after being found alone on the shores of White Rock, B.C. VANCOUVER — A prematurely born harbour seal nicknamed Zeus has been rescued after being found alone on the shores...
‘Nova Scotia House’ by Charlie Porter Review: Seen and Not Seen
ArtReview
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The curator and fashion critic’s debut novel explores the potential for individuals and groups to construct and maintain their own worlds Curator and fashion critic Charlie Porter’s first novel is about Johnny and Jerry. It is about seeing and...
Premier leading Asia trade mission to promote British Columbia investment
Post Online Media
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May 30, 2025
Canada David Eby “Our largest trading partner has become increasingly unreliable, so now is the time to expand international markets for B.C. goods and develop deeper bonds with other countries,” Premier Eby said. “This trade mission is about...
U.S. tribes bolster caribou recovery and restoration in British Columbia
Fairbanks Daily News Miner - Alaska
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NAKUSP, British Columbia — Six years after the last wild caribou in the Lower 48 was relocated to Canada, conservationists and Inland Northwest tribes see a glimmer of hope less than 100 miles north of the border. Nestled by a hot springs resort...
From Nova Scotia's 'Wind West' to Alberta's pipeline dream, here are the national projects premiers are pitching Carney Think of it like the premiers' edition of Dragon's Den
Devon Dispatch
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Canadian Politics Think of it like the premiers' edition of Dragon's Den Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives to Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /The Canadian Press OTTAWA —...
What you need to know about the Saskatchewan wildfires
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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May 30, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Saskatchewan A wildfire raged near Garden River, Sask., burning from May 5-12, 2025. Photo by (supplied by Dave Matthews) Article content Thousands of people in Saskatchewan have been forced to leave their homes...
British Columbia’s Bailey Electronics building a new home
Rock to Road
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May 30, 2025
While many companies across North America grapple with the uncertainty around United States trade policies and a possible economic downturn, British Columbia-based Bailey Electronics is instead expanding. The company recently broke ground on a new...
Alberta firefighters temporarily trapped battling wildfires find shelter, safety
Global News
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May 30, 2025
A group of firefighters in northern Alberta faced a scary situation when communication with them was temporarily lost on Thursday while they worked to protect the community of Chipewyan Lake from the encroaching flames from two wildfires. In a...
4 Nunavut elders come home to Rankin Inlet
Turtle Island News
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May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025 80 views By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Some elders are starting to come home to Nunavut from their stays in Ottawa, says Health Minister John Main. The first group of elders who will live at...
Hillsboro Hops break through with win in British Columbia
KATU - Oregon
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The Hillsboro Hops held off a ninth inning rally from the Vancouver Canadians to secure a 3-2 road win Thursday night. Kevin Sim hit a lead-off double in the third inning and came around to score two batters later for the game’s first run....
Alberta extends deadline for judge's investigation into health procurements
CBC/Radio-Canada
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May 30, 2025
Edmonton·New Alberta's government says it's extending the deadline for a former judge to conduct a third-party investigation into the government's health-care procurement practices. Raymond Wyant will now deliver an interim report in September...
Quebec committee charged with analyzing gender identity issues releases lengthy report
CBC/Radio-Canada
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May 30, 2025
A Quebec committee tasked with advising the government on gender identity issues has penned a 280-page report addressing various matters tied to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The report, which is extensive in scope, largely recommends further study and...
Out-of-control wildfire triggers evacuation near B.C.-Alberta border
Global News
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May 30, 2025
By Canadian Press Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2025 11:09 am Updated May 30, 2025 11:17 am 1 min read The Peace River Regional District in northeastern British Columbia has issued an evacuation order for properties threatened by an...
Alberta government extends deadline for judge’s investigation into health contracts scandal
Global News
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May 30, 2025
By Jack Farrell The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2025 1:42 pm Updated May 30, 2025 1:43 pm 1 min read Alberta’s government says it’s extending the deadline for a former judge to investigate allegations of high-level conflict of interest and...
Green Party Leader urges municipal advocacy at Ontario Bike Summit in Windsor
Windsor Star
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May 30, 2025
Having municipalities push back against provincial control over new bike lanes is “critically important,” the leader of Ontario’s Green Party advised during a three-day cycling summit in Windsor this week. “Say, ‘We know what our community needs....