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Private investment needed to bolster climate infrastructure
A new report by the Canadian Climate Institute says private capital is needed to invest in climate adaptation infrastructure as extreme weather events like fires and floods become more acute by the year.
Saskatchewan to release net-zero plan that pushes back Ottawa's 2035 target
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he'll unveil today a plan that would see the province’s electrical grid become net zero by 2050 -- 15 years later than Ottawa's target.
Hot, dry, windy weather poses fire threat in Alberta's south, too
Wildfire officials in Alberta say hot, dry and windy weather has pushed fire conditions even further into the extreme in the province's north this weekend, and the situation in the south is now a growing concern.
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier set to run in Manitoba byelection
People's Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier appears set to announce his candidacy in a coming byelection for a federal seat in Manitoba.
Nine First Nations in danger from Alberta wildfires
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek.
Fire danger still 'extreme' in most parts of Alberta
The Alberta government says fire danger continues to be extreme in most of the province except the Rockies, where lower danger levels were expected.
After CBC's short break from Twitter, some posts are back
The CBC and Radio-Canada are returning to Twitter after pausing activity last month over their designation as "government-funded media" by the social media platform.
Eby met with CSIS regional boss over foreign election meddling in B.C.
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he had a meeting with the regional director of Canada's spy agency over allegations of foreign interference in the province's elections.
Early B.C. heatwave poses 'threat of new wildfires,' wildfire service warns
Rain and cooler temperatures in northeastern British Columbia will help suppression efforts for two out-of-control wildfires, but high temperatures forecast for later this week may pose a new threat, says a BC Wildfire Service spokesman.
Canada being "very, very" careful on Chinese diplomat decision: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says any decision to expel Chinese diplomats over alleged attempts to threaten a Conservative MP is being made "very, very carefully."