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Officials prepare for another bout of wildfires in Alberta as temperatures to rise

Officials prepare for another bout of wildfires in Alberta as temperatures to rise

Officials say they are preparing for hotter weather this coming weekend in central Alberta, posing a risk for more active wildfires after a brief reprieve.
Riverbank erosion prompts Wisconsin band to ask for emergency shutdown of Line 5

Riverbank erosion prompts Wisconsin band to ask for emergency shutdown of Line 5

WASHINGTON — Heavy spring flooding has made Line 5 an "imminent threat" to Lake Superior and a key Indigenous watershed, lawyers argued Tuesday in an emergency motion to shut down the controversial cross-border pipeline.
Canada keeps close-mouthed but a close eye on standoff over U.S. debt limit

Canada keeps close-mouthed but a close eye on standoff over U.S. debt limit

WASHINGTON — Canada's federal government was watching closely and saying little Tuesday as a high-stakes race against the clock got underway in earnest at the White House, with the health of the global economy hanging in the balance.
Trudeau Foundation board chair decries 'unfair attacks' after interference allegation

Trudeau Foundation board chair decries 'unfair attacks' after interference allegation

OTTAWA — The chair of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation's board says the organization has been subjected to "unwarranted and unfair attacks" over allegations it received a donation that was part of a China-led foreign influence campaign.
Suncor says person injured by bear north of Fort McMurray

Suncor says person injured by bear north of Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Suncor Energy says someone was injured by a bear at its oilsands base plant north of Fort McMurray, Alta., on the weekend. Spokesman Leithan Slade says it happened on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Quebec tables new bill to crack down on Airbnb-style, short-term rentals

Quebec tables new bill to crack down on Airbnb-style, short-term rentals

QUEBEC — The Quebec government tabled a bill Tuesday that would require short-term rental companies to ensure their online listings are certified by the province.
Closure of Montreal's legendary Main Deli mourned by regulars, prime minister

Closure of Montreal's legendary Main Deli mourned by regulars, prime minister

Montreal smoked meat has long been defined by a rivalry. Schwartz's deli may have been better known, but for many Montrealers the best smoked meat sandwich was prepared across the street, at the Main Deli.
Amber Alert lifted in Montreal after infant found 'safe and sound'

Amber Alert lifted in Montreal after infant found 'safe and sound'

MONTREAL — Police in Montreal have cancelled an Amber Alert after locating a five-month-old child who they said had been abducted.
Canola industry concerned about export access to China after diplomatic spat

Canola industry concerned about export access to China after diplomatic spat

The canola industry is expressing concern that China will retaliate to Canada's expulsion of its diplomat by blocking agricultural shipments.
Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

Canadian diplomat expelled from China in retaliation for similar move by Ottawa

OTTAWA — Beijing declared a Canadian diplomat as "persona non grata" Tuesday in retaliation for Ottawa's expulsion of a Chinese consular official over allegations of foreign interference.
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