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  • NewsThe Canadian Press

    As treaty talks continue, new report predicts clouds with a 100% chance of plastic

    OTTAWA — Mother Nature is delivering a typical spring day in Ottawa, with light drizzle, near-freezing temperatures — and thousands of grams of plastic. A new report says based on previous readings, more than 1,000 kilograms of microscopic plastic particles will fall on the national capital throughout the day. The report was compiled by Australia's Minderoo Foundation as a reminder of the scope of the problem as talks continue in Ottawa towards a global treaty on plastic. Negotiators are working

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    Ontario increases speed limit on certain highways, including Highway 401

    The Ontario government announced Wednesday it would increase the speed limit to 110 kilometers per hour on certain highways in the province, including stretches of Highway 401. The speed increases take effect on July 12.

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  • NewsThe Weather Network

    Safeguard your home, community against wildfires before it's too late

    When it comes to wildfires, waiting until you see or smell smoke, or waiting until you see ash and embers being carried in the wind is "too late" for defensive measures, says a University of British Columbia forestry professor and expert.

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    Poilievre will do 'anything to win,' must condemn Alex Jones endorsement: Trudeau

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ramping up his attacks on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he promotes his government's federal budget. Polls suggest the Liberal messaging on the budget has yet to resonate — but Trudeau says it's more of a plan than what Poilievre has put forward, other than trying to exploit public anxieties. Trudeau was asked about Poilievre's appearance alongside anti-carbon price activists waving expletive-laden flags bearing the prime minister's name. He says every

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  • NewsCBC

    Margaret Melanson confirmed as permanent Horizon CEO

    After two years as interim CEO, Margaret Melanson has been confirmed as the new permanent president and CEO of one of New Brunswick's two health authorities.Melanson, appointed after Premier Blaine Higgs fired her predecessor, refused an interview request from CBC News after the announcement about what she's accomplished in the past two years and what she plans to do as Horizon addresses continuing health-care challenges in New Brunswick.She took over the position at Horizon Health Network after

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  • NewsCanadian Press Videos

    Dozens live in packed corridors of European hospital in Gaza's Khan Younis

    In Gaza's Khan Younis city, dozens of displaced people are living in the packed corridors of the European hospital, where health workers struggle to assist the sick and injured. The families cook, sleep and wash clothes inside the hospital. Meanwhile, footage shows a new compound of tents being built near the city. (AP video by Mohammad Jahjouh)

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    Hay River announces new fire-smarting program, eyes better emergency communication

    Hay River, N.W.T., has introduced a new fire-smarting program as the region prepares for another high-risk wildfire season.At a public meeting about wildfire and flood preparedness Tuesday evening, town officials encouraged residents to put their hand up for the program. They also used the meeting as a chance to talk about the emergency communication issues that happened last year and what's being done to improve the situation this year.Glenn Smith, Hay River's senior administrative officer, sai

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