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Big numbers: Remediation of Giant Mine a cleanup on a vast scale
YELLOWKNIFE - The scale of the cleanup required at the Giant Mine almost beggars belief. Eight open mine pits. Six tailings ponds. About 100 buildings, many laced with asbestos. Untold tonnes of rusti...
Sep 28, 2022
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visiting Saskatchewan First Nation grieving stabbing deaths
JAMES SMITH CREE NATION, SASK. - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to visit the Saskatchewan community today that is grieving the deaths of loved ones from a stabbing rampage earlier this month. A release from ...
Sep 28, 2022
UN food chief warns Horn of Africa famine imminent, if global crises left unchecked
OTTAWA - The head of the World Food Program is urging countries to follow Canada in trying to avert a looming famine in East Africa, which he warns could get even worse due to sanctions against Russia...
Sep 28, 2022
Front companies being used to launder illicit cannabis cash: intelligence agency
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency says a wide range of businesses - from food wholesalers to electronics repair services - are being used to disguise the proceeds of illicit cannabis ope...
Sep 28, 2022
Quebec's 'post-COVID' election campaign has few mentions of deaths, emergency powers
MONTREAL - The French phrase "bain de foule" appears regularly on the agendas of Quebec's major party leaders during the provincial election campaign. The term, which directly translates into English ...
Sep 28, 2022
Adapting to climate change faster will save Canada billions, new analysis says
OTTAWA - Canadians will see lower incomes and a choice between higher taxes or fewer government services if there isn't more effort to adapt to the changing climate, a new report from The Canadian Cli...
Sep 28, 2022
Hurricane Ian nears Florida coast, threatening floods, winds
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Florida residents rushed to board up their homes, stash precious belongings on upper floors and flee from oncoming Hurricane Ian, fearing the monstrous storm that knocked o...
Sep 28, 2022
Kraken fan Flames 3-0 to net second pre-season win
SEATTLE - The Seattle Kraken promised to be much better this season and, while it's really early, there are reasons for optimism. The Kraken, who finished with only 27 wins and 60 points last year - t...
Sep 27, 2022
Jets vets get jump on Senators, roll to 5-3 pre-season win
WINNIPEG - Daniel Torgersson scored twice and Kyle Connor had a goal and pair of assists as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-3 in NHL pre-season action on Tuesday. Mikey Eyssimont and ...
Sep 27, 2022
Yankees beat Blue Jays 5-2, clinch AL East title
TORONTO - Gleyber Torres drove in three runs with three singles to help the New York Yankees clinch the American League East title with a 5-2 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Aaron Judge ...
Sep 27, 2022
