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Environmental groups criticize government walk-back on pollution impact assessment
OTTAWA — Environmental groups are criticizing the Liberal government's planned amendments to the federal Impact Assessment Act. The groups said in a letter to cabinet ministers today that Ottawa isn't fulfilling its responsibility to protect Canadians from pollution. The government is seeking to limits the scope of the legislation and remove a requirement for federal assessments of projects that produce air pollution across provincial lines. The changes are outlined in proposed legislation to im
1 min read - BusinessCBC
Uncertainty continues for the future of Saint John fabric outlet
For Saint John seamstresses, tailors and costume designers, and people who just love to sew, a Facebook post from the local Fabricville outlet came as a huge disappointment.Back in September, Fabricville #82 Saint John said in a post that it was closing and was looking for a new location. But last week, the store posted that, "despite our best efforts," a new location had not been found. The post garnered nearly a hundred comments and shares from community members. But after it had been up for d
3 min read - NewsCBC
Fire breaks out at historic church building in Kamloops, B.C.
A historic church building in downtown Kamloops, B.C., is on fire.Fire crews were called out just before 9 a.m. PT this morning to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church building at 1136 6th Ave.The former church building is the oldest public structure remaining in the city, with construction having begun in 1887, according to the city's website.As of 9:30 a.m., crews were still on site fighting the blaze. A burning shopping cart was seen against the side of the building.People travelling in downt
1 min read - EntertainmentYahoo News Canada
2024 Hot Docs 'Ari's Theme': Composer with rare genetic condition creates a musical legacy based on memories
Ari Kinarthy has the genetic condition Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, but is a skilled music composer, in Ari's Theme at the 2024 Hot Docs Festival in Toronto.
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VideoCleese teases return of Basil Fawlty
Comedy icon John Cleese reveals that he writing new "Fawlty Towers" material for an American audience, but how did the U.S. respond when the classic '70s sitcom first aired in the country? (May 2)
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VideoBody camera video shows police cutting chains, moving furniture at Columbia University
Body camera video from police when they broke up a demonstration at Columbia University shows officers having to move tables and other big furniture to get to the protests and even having to cut through chains at one point.
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Can't find a family doctor in northern Alberta? You're not alone
When Jae Storle wakes up in the morning, he checks to see if any doctors in Grande Prairie are accepting new patients. Despite his best efforts, he hasn't had a family doctor for the last three years.It's an issue he said he never faced when living in B.C. or Saskatchewan. "I just really have nobody that knows me as a doctor and can treat me," said Storle, 73.Storle has neuropathy in his feet and doesn't have someone to assess him when he gets an infection or has a problem with his toes.He eithe
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