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One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report

One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy, a new report suggests while underlining solutions that could help those regions adapt.
In the news today: Champagne to announce leadership intentions today

In the news today: Champagne to announce leadership intentions today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Ecotour grizzlies less likely to encounter conflict with humans, B.C. study suggests

Ecotour grizzlies less likely to encounter conflict with humans, B.C. study suggests

Grizzly bears that visited ecotourism areas along a river on the province's central coast were less likely than others to encounter conflict with people in communities downstream, a new study by British Columbia-based researchers has found.
Freeland to announce Liberal leadership bid within the next week

Freeland to announce Liberal leadership bid within the next week

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland will announce her intention to run for the Liberal party leadership just before the U.S. presidential inauguration, a source close to her campaign team said Monday.
Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case

Environmentalists claim 'setback' for species protection in B.C. port expansion case

A Federal Court judge has thrown out a legal challenge by environmental groups that claimed allowing the expansion of a massive container facility on British Columbia's waterfront would threaten the survival of southern resident killer whales and sal
B.C. starvation death inquest hears victim's emaciated state, poor living conditions

B.C. starvation death inquest hears victim's emaciated state, poor living conditions

BURNABY, B.C. — Florence Girard was so small when she died that she "looked like a child" in her casket, her sister told a British Columbia coroner's inquest into the death of the woman. Sharon Bursey told the inquest jury in Burnaby, B.C.
Elections task force watching Liberal race for signs of foreign interference

Elections task force watching Liberal race for signs of foreign interference

OTTAWA — The Liberal party's leadership race will be monitored by Canada's elections intelligence task force for signs of foreign interference, national security adviser Nathalie Drouin said Monday.
Dozens of Canadian firefighters head to California to help in fire fight

Dozens of Canadian firefighters head to California to help in fire fight

More than 60 Canadian front-line firefighters are on their way to the Los Angeles area as part of international efforts to fight the raging wildfires that have claimed lives and destroyed thousands homes. A statement from the B.C.
Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

Smith opposes blocking energy exports to U.S. but Ford wants to keep option open

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, fresh off a weekend visit with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, cautioned Ottawa against blocking energy exports to the U.S.
Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money

Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money

OTTAWA — The federal government has paused an incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles.
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