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Banff looking to make housing easier to build

Banff looking to make housing easier to build

“I do not see a future in Banff where we continue to allow single-detached homes. We are four square kilometres and we are in a housing crisis,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno
First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

First Nations in B.C. call on minister to resign over horrific child abuse case

The First Nations Leadership Council says there has been an "ongoing lack of accountability" by the ministry in response to the case and is calling for minister Mitzi Dean's resignation.
Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

Cenovus hit with clean-up order after diesel spills into Alta. lake

It says between 1,000 and 1,500 litres of diesel leaked from that generator into Rainbow Lake on June 17.
Mining companies betting on autonomous technology to make dangerous jobs safer

Mining companies betting on autonomous technology to make dangerous jobs safer

CALGARY — Forget about the canary in the coal mine — experts say the day is coming when there won't even be a need for a human.
Edmonton Jazz Fest introduces eclectic mix

Edmonton Jazz Fest introduces eclectic mix

St. Albert's Chandelle Rimmer teams up with Tom Van Seters for a gig at Bellamy Lounge on June 29
Calgary-based Suncor Energy says it suffered a cybersecurity incident

Calgary-based Suncor Energy says it suffered a cybersecurity incident

Paterson said much is still unknown about the attack and its impacts, but added his early read on the situation is that this is not a minor data breach.
Trudeau warns against 'too much speculation' on how Russia's revolt affects Ukraine

Trudeau warns against 'too much speculation' on how Russia's revolt affects Ukraine

"It is obviously an internal issue for Russia to work through. But we need to stand, continuing to be strong, in support of Ukraine, in support of the rules-based order."
Trudeau off to Iceland to meet Nordic leaders ahead of NATO, amid Arctic uncertainty

Trudeau off to Iceland to meet Nordic leaders ahead of NATO, amid Arctic uncertainty

Leaders from Greenland, the Faroe Islands and the Åland Islands are also attending. 
B.C. vineyards devastated by winter freeze, slashing wine output up to 56%: growers

B.C. vineyards devastated by winter freeze, slashing wine output up to 56%: growers

An industry-commissioned survey concluded the impact of the "climate-change related" freeze could result in the loss of 381 jobs, representing a 20 per cent reduction in the industry's workforce.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is writing a book on leadership

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is writing a book on leadership

“But I hope when it’s done, it’s the kind of book that would have made a difference to my 14-year-old self"
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