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Ottawa lands Chignecto Isthmus deal with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Ottawa lands Chignecto Isthmus deal with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

HALIFAX — The federal government will join New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in spending a total of $650 million on protecting the Chignecto Isthmus, the narrow strip of flood-prone land that links the two Maritime provinces.
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One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

One of 126 urban deer tests positive for wasting disease in B.C.

VICTORIA — One of 126 urban deer culled in southeastern British Columbia to determine if they were sick has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
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Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his second election campaign-style announcement in as many days Thursday, just as news broke that Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to begin the race on Sunday.
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Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas emissions cap, environment minister says

OTTAWA — A Mark Carney government will maintain the cap on emissions from the production of oil and gas, Environment Minister Terry Duguid said in a recent interview.
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Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

MONTREAL — Street cleaning is a rite of spring in Montreal, after receding snow exposes months' worth of cigarette butts, dog waste, and other garbage.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Panda Cubs Outdoors

PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Panda Cubs Outdoors

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors. The Associated Press
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Another $524M for North Carolina Helene recovery OK'd by legislators

Another $524M for North Carolina Helene recovery OK'd by legislators

RALEIGH, N.C.
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What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision

What to know about Greenpeace after the Dakota Access protest case decision

A North Dakota jury on Wednesday found Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions of dollars to a pipeline company in connection with protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline .
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Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

Blizzard conditions hit the Midwest while wildfires and tornadoes threaten Central US

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Another storm system affected millions of people in the middle of the U.S.
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Greenpeace must pay over $660M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury finds

Greenpeace must pay over $660M in case over Dakota Access protest activities, jury finds

MANDAN, N.D.
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