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Hajdu pens letter to Alberta, asks for science behind plan to lift COVID-19 rules

Hajdu pens letter to Alberta, asks for science behind plan to lift COVID-19 rules

Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu said recent modelling for Alberta forecasts a more serious resurgence in cases fuelled by the Delta variant, and all governments need to take reasonable steps to protect Canadians.
Alberta's top doctor apologizes for causing 'confusion, fear, or anger' on COVID-19

Alberta's top doctor apologizes for causing 'confusion, fear, or anger' on COVID-19

In an open letter earlier Wednesday, a group of 10 physicians from the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association said Alberta is going against advice from Health Canada, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization.
Liberals commit $96 million to Black community organizations: Hussen

Liberals commit $96 million to Black community organizations: Hussen

The new money will include $82 million to fund about 1,300 social-infrastructure projects to enhance workplaces and community spaces, and $14 million to help organizations build grassroots capacity
Final outcome of a pandemic election could take a few days: chief electoral officer

Final outcome of a pandemic election could take a few days: chief electoral officer

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is widely expected to pull the plug on his minority Liberal government later this month for an election in mid to late September.
As Canada's climate warms, forest fire intensity increases

As Canada's climate warms, forest fire intensity increases

“We’re entering a new territory with more fire activity in our future all over Canada… people who have been fighting fires for 30 to 40 years say they haven’t seen anything like it.”
B.C. Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings

B.C. Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings

Trees the farmers have been tending for up to seven years could now be damaged and seedlings for future crops have also been decimated because of the heat, said Sally Aitken, who teaches forestry at the University of British Columbia.
Quebec pork industry says thousands of pigs risk being euthanized if strike continues

Quebec pork industry says thousands of pigs risk being euthanized if strike continues

The backlog is creating overcrowding, he added, causing the animals to become aggressive, which isn't good for their health. If they can't be properly slaughtered and processed they will be euthanized instead, said David Duval, head of an association of pork producers.
Banff, Canmore set highest temperatures in their recorded history

Banff, Canmore set highest temperatures in their recorded history

“I don’t know if we’re going to see a heatwave of that magnitude and duration any time soon, but the expectation is as our climate changes, we are going to see more extreme heatwaves more often in summer time.”
'Why three bullets?': Family of Black Quebec man shot dead by police wants answers

'Why three bullets?': Family of Black Quebec man shot dead by police wants answers

"I'm very angry about what happened, I called for help and they killed my son," Marie-Mireille Bence, the victim's mother, said.
Tree planter dies after bear attack in northern Alberta

Tree planter dies after bear attack in northern Alberta

Woman, 26, from Peers, Alta., attacked in remote area northwest of Swan Hills.
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