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Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
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News, Climate Solutions Reporting
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May 31st 2023
The weed war, which puts more than $528 million in crop losses on the line each year in Canada alone, has for the past 50 years been fought with an arsenal of toxic herbicides that harm human health and contribute to the biodiversity and climate crises.
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Researchers expect many places to experience a decline in species diversity, ending up with just those few species that can cope with the harsher conditions.
Nicola Jones
News
| May 31st 2023
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Fire officials said that with the return of dry, windy conditions, there could be a "reburn" in the evacuated subdivisions, which are spread out over 100 square kilometres.
Michael MacDonald, Michael Tutton
News
| May 30th 2023
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Smoke from wildfires in parts of Alberta, British Columbia and now Nova Scotia has doctors warning pregnant people to take extra precautions against breathing in toxic particles.
Camille Bains
News
| May 30th 2023
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The Alberta NDP's lack of a coherent economic message and its decision to announce a corporate tax hike mid-campaign cost it key votes in Calgary — and the election. Can the party learn from its mistakes and close the deal next time? asks columnist Max Fawcett.
Max Fawcett
Opinion, Politics
| May 31st 2023
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In 1997, the Ontario government decided to stop granting licences for new train and trial areas and gradually phase out existing operations as owners retired or left the business. At that time, there were 50 to 60 train and trial areas in Ontario; now there are only 24.
Abdul Matin Sarfraz
News
| May 31st 2023
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It's important to remember the work of the Canadian trailblazers in the fight to obtain more justice for the LGBTQ community.
Spencer van Vloten
Opinion
| May 31st 2023
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Earlier this month, the U.S. surgeon general issued an extraordinary warning: Social media is an "important driver" of a mental health crisis among young people. For Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, that came as no surprise.
Marc Fawcett-Atkinson
News
| May 31st 2023
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From the archives
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Brandi Morin
Opinion
| June 8th 2020
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