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Equinor hires company to look for oil off Newfoundland's east coast
Equinor says the Hercules semi-submersible will begin exploring next year in the Flemish Pass Basin, about 500 kilometres east of St. John's.
Montreal Pride Parade draws record crowd after last year's event was cancelled
There was a festive mood across downtown Montreal on Sunday, August 13, 2023, as the city's Pride parade drew a record number of participants one year after the 2022 event was abruptly cancelled.
People in NWT being evacuated by air as fire closes some escape routes
Residents of a second town near the Alberta-Northwest Territories boundary were ordered to evacuate to safety on Sunday, August 13, 2023, evening due to encroaching wildfires, with a new fire meaning the only route out for one of the communities was by air.
Ottawa to release new clean electricity regulations today
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is expected to announce the country's draft clean electricity regulations today.
Researcher warns intervention in B.C. port workers dispute means ‘backsliding to a past era’
A labour researcher says he hopes the federal government doesn't rush to intervene in British Columbia's port dispute, even if union members reject a tentative deal with employers Friday.
Tornado touches down near Ottawa Thursday evening
Environment Canada says a tornado touched down in the Ottawa area Thursday evening during a severe thunderstorm.
Wind gusts, hot weather mean ‘challenging week’ ahead for BC Wildfire Service
The operations director at the BC Wildfire Service says firefighters are bracing for a "challenging week" as hot and dry conditions are expected to persist.
Firefighter killed in B.C. identified as Zak Muise, 25, called ‘vital’ member of team
The young Ontario firefighter who died last week in British Columbia has been identified as Zak Muise in an online obituary and a tribute by the firefighting contractor he worked for.
Conservatives still beating out Liberals in fundraising
The Conservative Party continues to hold a big fundraising edge over the Liberals, bringing in millions more than the governing party in this year's second quarter.
Crews gauge winds as wildfire continues to threaten B.C. border town
Fire crews near Osoyoos, B.C., say they are carefully watching wind levels and direction as the Eagle Bluff wildfire continues to burn out of control just kilometres away from the town adjacent to the U.S. border.