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Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

Canada welcomes largest number of immigrants in first quarter since at least 1972

The federal agency released its quarterly population estimates today, showing Canada continues to grow rapidly.
Postmedia's merger talks with Toronto Star owner a 'Hail Mary pass': expert

Postmedia's merger talks with Toronto Star owner a 'Hail Mary pass': expert

The two publishers say the proposed deal, which is yet to be finalized, is a bid to create greater scale so they can respond to the "existential threat" facing the media industry.
SavageFest musical festival looks to celebrate Canada Day and veterans in Crossfield this weekend

SavageFest musical festival looks to celebrate Canada Day and veterans in Crossfield this weekend

According to Fox, SavageFest teamed up with the Rodeo Society because the land where they previously held their festival was sold in 2022.
Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

Future infrastructure funding to require climate change be taken into account

In 2021, severe weather caused $2.1 billion in insured damages, which does not include costs related to public infrastructure or uninsured private losses.
Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

Alberta NDP says Smith hid overdose data, demands transparency

The latest provincial data released Monday shows 179 people died from drug poisoning in April, the highest number in a single month.  
NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says smoke from Quebec fires covering parts of southwestern Europe

NASA says that air quality in Europe has not deteriorated to the extent seen in Canada because of the height of the smoke in the atmosphere.
No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

No evidence of political interference in McKinsey contracts: Treasury Board report

The audits did find some administrative requirements and procedures were not consistently followed, which reaffirms preliminary findings published in March.
Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

The central bank will have a few more data releases to consider before its next rate decision, including a jobs report and a reading on real gross domestic product. 
Hate has no place in Alberta, says RCMP

Hate has no place in Alberta, says RCMP

Westlock RCMP not planning to be onsite during the painting of the 106th Street Rainbow crosswalk June 27, but will be “around if they’re needed”
Westlock County advises residents to exercise "extreme caution" around the Pembina River

Westlock County advises residents to exercise "extreme caution" around the Pembina River

High-water warning remains in place until levels drop below their known flood impact level
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