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Canada wildfires: State of emergency declared on Vancouver Island as nation battles worst fires in decades
The Economic Times
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August 14, 2025
A fast-moving wildfire near Port Alberni has triggered a local state of emergency on Vancouver Island, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate as flames consume more than 21.5 square kilometers of forest. The Mount Underwood wildfire, discovered...
Canada Invests $2.5M in Domestic Carbon-Management Technology
Turbomachinery International
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In light of interrupted trade relationships and international irresolution, Canada is actively funding domestic carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies to continue greenhouse gas mitigation efforts; specifically, TerraFixing’s...
Report highlights Indigenous discrimination following incident at B.C. Canadian Tire
Global News
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August 15, 2025
A new study out of York University is highlighting concerns about Indigenous racial profiling. The study is called “Indigenous Consumer Racial Profiling in Canada: A Neglected Human Rights Issue.” Its co-author says discrimination in retail...
Canadian province faces pushback after banning entry to woods over wildfire fears
BBC
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The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is facing pushback for what some have called "draconian" restrictions as it tries to limit wildfire risk in extremely dry conditions. Last week, Nova Scotia banned all hiking, fishing and use of vehicles like...
Canada’s rising temperatures means invasive ants are more likely to spread outdoors
Winnipeg City News
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August 13, 2025
As Canadian summers become increasingly hot, the rise in temperatures means some indoor-restrictive ant species could soon move outdoors, allowing these small pests to spread at a much faster rate. According to a new study by the University of...
Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates (Canada)
Castanet Kamloops
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August 14, 2025
Photo: The Canadian Press Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks at a news conference in Calgary, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has set his sights on Canada's electric vehicle...
Canada’s clean fuel programs sees 417% jump in RNG in 2024
Waste Dive
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August 13, 2025
Dive Brief: Environment and Climate Change Canada reported that the volume of fuel registered in the country's Clean Fuel Regulation program jumped 417% from 2023 to 2024, an analysis by market intelligence firm cCarbon found. That's a much larger...
Econox relocatable buildings: An agile mining solution suited for the Canadian climate
Canadian Mining Journal
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August 14, 2025
Canam is telling the mining sector that Canadian mining projects now have a secret weapon: Econox relocatable buildings. These prefabricated structures are engineered to provide the flexibility, speed, and durability demanded by the modern mining...
Why Montanans Chew on Canadian Wildfire Smoke Every Year
KPRK-KMMS - Montana
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August 14, 2025
Is this why from about May to September now every year here in Montana we get stuck chewing on all that wildfire smoke out of Canada? I forgot who said it- maybe it was the Joker from X or another one of our callers. But every year now we and...
New poll reveals massive investment shift that overwhelming number of citizens want — here are the details
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 17, 2025
More than a trillion dollars are at stake. by Maris ToalsonAugust 17, 2025 A majority of Canadians support investments in clean energy as opposed to dirty energy. According to a poll conducted by Environmental Defence and Abacus Data, 71% of the...
TFSA Million-Dollar Blueprint: The Only Canadian Stock You’ll Need
The Motley Fool Canada
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August 15, 2025
Building a million-dollar Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) doesn’t have to involve a dozen different stocks, constant rebalancing, or chasing the latest trend. Sometimes, a single high-quality company with a history of predictable cash flow,...
Canadian growers among 2025 HILA honourees
Greenhouse Canada
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August 13, 2025
Hendriks’ Belal El-Hasan and Qualitree’s Gary Neels receive one of the industry’s highest accolades for dedication to mentorship, vision, and fostering positive workplace culture Recipients of the Horticultural Industries Leadership Awards (HILA)...
Finger-pointing over wildfire smoke won't fix the root problem
Fond du Lac Reporter - Wisconsin
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As a Canadian, I’m disappointed that State Rep. Calvin Callahan has joined other lawmakers in formally complaining to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about the smoke from wildfires in Canada (“State lawmaker files complaint over smoke.”...
As climate change burdens grow, community mental health alarm bells ring
Mongabay
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August 14, 2025
People worldwide are struggling emotionally with the relentless escalation of the climate crisis, and reports show that climate change-related threats to mental health and well-being are increasing. But this story goes beyond statistics to look at...
Top Canadian Stocks to Buy Right Now With $10,000
The Motley Fool Canada
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August 14, 2025
A proven strategy to generate market-beating returns over time is to invest in quality growth stocks that trade at a discount. In this article, I have identified two undervalued TSX stocks you can buy and hold for inflation-beating returns in 2025...
Americans May Have Swayed Boycott Returns After Setting A Record Canadians Never Thought They'd See
The Travel
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August 14, 2025
Travel between Canada and the United States continues to decline in July in both directions. However, as far as the United States is concerned, it continues to make bold moves favoring travel to Canada. American Airlines, in particular, has been...
Stauber is blowing smoke: here are the facts on Canada
Timberjay - Minnesota
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Marshall Helmberger During an interview with Cathy Wurzer from Minnesota Public Radio last week, Eighth District Congressman Pete Stauber once again repeated his preposterous talking point regarding the ongoing issue of intense wildfire smoke from...
Canada's Secretary of State visits Peru to strengthen cooperation ties
Andina
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August 13, 2025
During his trip to San Martin region, Secretary Sarai arrived in Lamas, Shampuyacu, Moyobamba, and Tarapoto to visit Canada-supported projects that showcase leadership in climate action and inclusive economic development, while fostering trade...
USA Rejects Global Carbon Tax On Global Shipping - Small Pacific Islands Are Hypocrites For Their Role In ICJ Climate Advisory Says Friends Of Science Society
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Friends of Science Society says it was hypocritical of the Small Pacific Island Nations to push for an advisory opinion on international climate obligations of countries, from the ICJ. The sponsoring nation, Vanuatu, operates...
Brock expert releases resource to tackle Canada’s safe sport crisis
Brock University
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August 13, 2025
MEDIA RELEASE – AUGUST 13, 2025 – R0092 From playground to podium, making sport safer for participants at all levels of engagement has been a lifelong endeavour for Julie Stevens. With increased attention turned to addressing Canada’s safe sport...