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Health

N.W.T. health authority sending nurse to Jean Marie River amid widespread illness

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is closely monitoring the health situation in Jean Marie River, a…

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Canada

Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says

The community of Jean Marie River, N.W.T., is currently facing a serious outbreak of respiratory illness, according to Chief Melanie…

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World

At least 66 people die after a truck plunges into a river in southern Ethiopia

At least 66 people tragically lost their lives after a horrific accident in southern Ethiopia. The incident occurred when an…

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Canada

With walls, berms and raised roads, Fort McMurray is working to keep its river from overflowing

Since the devastating spring floods of 2020 in Fort McMurray, the northeastern Alberta community has been diligently working on enhancing…

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Tech

Kitigan Zibi Anishinābeg calls for safe passage for American eels on the Ottawa River

A western Quebec First Nation is calling on the provincial and federal governments to take action to protect American eels…

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Nova Scotia

Residents ask N.S. Supreme Court to overturn provincial approval of Fall River development

A group of Halifax residents is challenging a decision by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to approve a controversial development…

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Canada

Canada working with Biden team to finalize B.C. river treaty before Trump takes office

As top officials in both Canada and the United States work to finalize the Columbia River Treaty before the administration…

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Canada

B.C. atmospheric river a successful first test of community-led rain management project

The torrential rains that drenched the Lower Mainland last weekend were the first test for a new, community-led rainwater solution…

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Canada

Coquitlam man missing after atmospheric river found dead

The body of a man who went missing following last weekend’s atmospheric river in Coquitlam has been found, RCMP have…

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Canada

‘It’s overwhelming’: Victims of B.C.’s atmospheric river mourned

Ken Duncan was familiar with the extremes of B.C. weather. Born and raised in the Alberni Valley, a region surrounding…

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