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Residents across B.C. Interior brace for another deluge of flooding
Unseasonable heat and the potential for rain over the next seven to 10 days could force thousands of people in British Columbia's Interior to evacuate their homes as rivers and lakes continue to swell and burst from the melting snowpack, officials said on Monday, May 14, 2018.
B.C. residents and emergency crews prepare for more flooding this week
Residents and emergency crews are bracing for another surge of floodwaters, after surveying damage in some of the worst-hit parts of British Columbia during a reprieve over the weekend.
Lac-Megantic rail bypass to be funded jointly by federal, Quebec governments
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard announced today the two levels of government have signed an agreement−in−principle to jointly fund the project.
Former U.S. vice-president Al Gore wades into Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion debate
The environmentalist and former U.S. vice-president posted a tweet Thursday saying the pipeline carrying "dirty tar sands oil" would be a step backward in efforts to solve the climate crisis.
Tima Kurdi wants Canada to take more refugees, hopes new book spotlights crisis
Canada should take in more refugees, says Tima Kurdi, the aunt of three-year-old Syrian refugee Alan Kurdi who died with his brother and mother while fleeing to Greece in 2015.
Rainbows displayed across N.L. in support of Springdale Gay-Sexuality Alliance
When Kayla Hearn heard a small Newfoundland community had voted down a motion to paint the rainbow symbol on a crosswalk, she swiftly joined in the diverse outpouring of support for the high school students who proposed it.
Prime Minister, other politicians to attend vigil for victims of Toronto van attack
Politicians and religious leaders will join mourners in Toronto this evening to remember those killed and injured on Monday, April 23, 2018, after a van plowed into dozens of pedestrians along a busy street.
Nicholas Butcher found guilty of second-degree murder in death of Kristin Johnston
A jury has found Nicholas Butcher guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Montreal-born yoga instructor Kristin Johnston.
Selected oilsands projects may avoid new environmental assessment rules
Oilsands projects that use steam to release bitumen from deep underground will likely get a pass from new federal environmental assessment rules — but Ottawa is still considering how to deal with those that use solvents instead of water.
Husky Energy reports Q1 profit up from year ago, lowers production guidance
Husky Energy Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $248 million, up from $71 million a year ago, as it lowered its annual production guidance.