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Study finds planetary waves linked to wild summer weather have tripled since 1950

Study finds planetary waves linked to wild summer weather have tripled since 1950

WASHINGTON (AP) — Climate change has tripled the frequency of atmospheric wave events linked to extreme summer weather in the last 75 years and that may explain why long-range computer forecasts keep underestimating the surge in killer heat waves, dr
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Ring of Fire road to bring prosperity to First Nation, problems for caribou: report

Ring of Fire road to bring prosperity to First Nation, problems for caribou: report

TORONTO — A proposed road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire in northern Ontario will bring economic prosperity to Webequie First Nation, though it may endanger caribou in the region, a newly released assessment finds.
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Trump fires Democratic commissioner of independent agency that oversees nuclear safety

Trump fires Democratic commissioner of independent agency that oversees nuclear safety

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has fired a Democratic commissioner for the federal agency that oversees nuclear safety as he continues to assert more control over independent regulatory agencies.
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Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

Grizzly on island is safety risk, cannot be relocated, B.C. conservation officers say

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says a grizzly that has stalked people, harassed livestock and damaged property on an island is not a candidate for relocation.
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Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

Free summer admission to national parks and historic sites begins Friday

OTTAWA — The Canada Strong Pass takes effect Friday, offering free admission to national parks, national historic sites and marine conservation areas maintained by Parks Canada.
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Mining project near the Okefenokee Swamp has stalled over a $2M permit requirement

Mining project near the Okefenokee Swamp has stalled over a $2M permit requirement

SAVANNAH, Ga.
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Rotting fish-sauce plant whose stench torments Newfoundland town will be cleaned up

Rotting fish-sauce plant whose stench torments Newfoundland town will be cleaned up

ST. MARY'S — A coastal Newfoundland town besieged for decades by the fetid stench wafting from an abandoned fish-sauce factory has finally received good news. Steve Ryan, the mayor of St. Mary's, N.L.
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Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

Carney's task at G7 will be to keep the group alive as experts question the outcome

CALGARY — As Prime Minister Mark Carney gets ready to host U.S.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: G7 G7 leaders will gather in Kananaskis, Alta., for their annual meeting, which starts Sunday.
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Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.
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