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Firefighting foam ban possible as Canada looks at risks of ‘forever chemicals’

Firefighting foam ban possible as Canada looks at risks of ‘forever chemicals’

The draft report says there is growing evidence that the chemicals carry significant health risks to humans
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Biden aims to reassure world on US debt standoff as he consults with Indo-Pacific leaders

Biden aims to reassure world on US debt standoff as he consults with Indo-Pacific leaders

The U.S. president has largely stayed out of the public eye at the summit, forgoing big public statements
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‘Looking for Canada’: RCMP’s Musical Ride steeped in tradition as force turns 150

‘Looking for Canada’: RCMP’s Musical Ride steeped in tradition as force turns 150

The first public ride dates back to 1887 at the riding school in Regina
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

Ukraine preparing for what’s seen as a major push to take back territory seized by Russia
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Parks Canada plans major rewrite of more than 200 historic site plaques

Parks Canada plans major rewrite of more than 200 historic site plaques

Antiquated language and colonial assumptions among the reasons for the changes
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Spring weather to return, but lightning risk sparks new wildfire concern in B.C.

Spring weather to return, but lightning risk sparks new wildfire concern in B.C.

Province says a transition to cooler, wetter weather is expected on Sunday
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Italy’s deadly floods latest example of climate change’s all-or-nothing weather extremes

Italy’s deadly floods latest example of climate change’s all-or-nothing weather extremes

13 die after months worth of rain hits in days in a parched area
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Kyle Dubas out as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs after five seasons

Kyle Dubas out as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs after five seasons

Dubas first domino to fall in what could be a summer of intrigue in hockey’s biggest market
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Smoky skies cause poor air quality in parts of B.C., Environment Canada says

Smoky skies cause poor air quality in parts of B.C., Environment Canada says

Shift in weather patterns throughout the day is expected to improve conditions
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Wildfire service says ‘exceptional’ hot weather has put B.C. regions at risk

Wildfire service says ‘exceptional’ hot weather has put B.C. regions at risk

More than 1,350 square kilometres burned, well over 10-year average of about 120 square kilometres
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