AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Data Centres Protest: Hundreds marched in Vancouver to oppose two planned AI data centres, citing heavy power and water use and calling on TELUS and the federal government to halt the projects. Severe Storms & Tornado Risk: Environment Canada issued tornado watches and severe thunderstorm warnings across the Prairies, including a tornado watch for parts of southeastern Saskatchewan (Estevan, Weyburn, Carlyle) and ongoing monitoring near Estevan with hail, damaging winds and flooding risk. Rainfall Warnings (Alberta): Southern Alberta faces significant rainfall warnings, with up to 50–100 mm expected in areas around Calgary, Okotoks and High River, raising concerns about pooled water, washouts and rapidly rising water near waterways. Local Flooding Impacts (Saskatchewan): Regina saw streets flooded and vehicles stranded after heavy rain, while flooding was also reported in Coronach during the storm system. Lake Muskoka Development Fight: Cottagers and locals are pushing back against the Cliff Bay resort plan on Lake Muskoka, warning that “water villas” could harm shoreline buffers and the lake-bed ecosystem. Invasive Plants Push: A reminder to avoid non-native invasive plants in yards, with guidance to choose native species that better support local wildlife.
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