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Wildfire officials warn heat is now a concern in Alberta's south, too

Wildfire officials warn heat is now a concern in Alberta's south, too

EDMONTON — Wildfire officials in Alberta say hot, dry and windy weather has pushed fire conditions even further into the extreme in the province's north this weekend, and the situation in the south is now a growing concern.
Voters to choose MPs in four federal byelections across country next month

Voters to choose MPs in four federal byelections across country next month

OTTAWA — Voters in four federal ridings will go to the polls next month. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Sunday the four byelections will be held June 19 to fill seats in three provinces.
Take Back Alberta pushes out one premier, aims to make its voice heard in election

Take Back Alberta pushes out one premier, aims to make its voice heard in election

EDMONTON — David Parker is a shadowy figure hiding in plain sight in Alberta’s political scene, now roiling in a May 29 election campaign deemed too close to call.
Quebec avian flu cases higher than expected as bird deaths near 1 million: expert

Quebec avian flu cases higher than expected as bird deaths near 1 million: expert

MONTREAL — Poultry farmers in Quebec are grappling with a series of outbreaks of deadly avian flu, as the number of birds that have died or been euthanized due to the disease since early last year nears the one million mark.
Pipeline plot twist: where Line 5 threatens nature, now nature is a threat to Line 5

Pipeline plot twist: where Line 5 threatens nature, now nature is a threat to Line 5

WASHINGTON — The controversial Canada-U.S. oil and gas conduit known as Line 5 could be facing its toughest challenger yet: the very watershed the pipeline's detractors are trying to protect.
A timeline of negotiations toward the Volkswagen battery plant in Canada

A timeline of negotiations toward the Volkswagen battery plant in Canada

OTTAWA — March 15, 2021: Volkswagen AG announces its intention to build six new electric vehicle battery manufacturing plants by 2030.
How an 'energizer bunny,' cheeseburgers and $14 billion helped Canada woo Volkswagen

How an 'energizer bunny,' cheeseburgers and $14 billion helped Canada woo Volkswagen

The $14-billion deal that will see Volkswagen, the world's largest automaker, set up a manufacturing presence in Canada for the first time in history, took a year of negotiations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Smith says she'll consider changes amid concerns wildfires politicized in election

Smith says she'll consider changes amid concerns wildfires politicized in election

EDMONTON — United Conservative Leader Danielle Smith says she will consider making changes amid questions over whether she is politicizing Alberta’s wildfire crisis by using party news conferences to deliver fire updates meant for the broader public.
Quebec premier says moving forward on politicians' $30K pay bump requires "courage"

Quebec premier says moving forward on politicians' $30K pay bump requires "courage"

SHERBROOKE, Que. — Courage was necessary to move forward on raising the salaries of provincial politicians by $30,000, Quebec Premier François Legault said Saturday as unions demonstrated outside his party's convention to demand a raise, too.
Alberta county warns of danger when residents fight wildfires themselves

Alberta county warns of danger when residents fight wildfires themselves

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta.
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