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Group calls for for better pay, equipment for wildfire fighters

Group calls for for better pay, equipment for wildfire fighters

OTTAWA — Last May, when Jenny Saulnier was home alone with her dog in Nova Scotia while her son and husband were at hockey, she scrolled through social media and saw there was a house fire some nine kilometres from her home, and was assured she would
'Alarming': Report says Canadian homes show higher levels, exposure to radon gas

'Alarming': Report says Canadian homes show higher levels, exposure to radon gas

CALGARY — A countrywide study says radioactive radon exposure is on the rise and continues to be a critical public health concern. The study, released Wednesday, is the first update on radon exposure in Canada since 2012.
Blue Bombers can clinch first in West with win, tie against Alouettes

Blue Bombers can clinch first in West with win, tie against Alouettes

Zach Collaros and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers head into their regular-season finale with the ability to determine where the West Division final will be played. Winnipeg (10-7) can clinch first in the West — and home field for the division final Nov.
Journeyman Kirkland 'absolutely living the dream' with Calgary Flames

Journeyman Kirkland 'absolutely living the dream' with Calgary Flames

CALGARY — As the Calgary Flames continue to defy expectations, delivering their latest victory on Tuesday night was Justin Kirkland, whose NHL journey has been just as improbable.
Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday night as the Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Red-hot Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Red-hot Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

CALGARY — Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday as the red-hot Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
'Best players' step up for Carolina Hurricanes in OT win over Edmonton Oilers

'Best players' step up for Carolina Hurricanes in OT win over Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — The Carolina Hurricanes really turned the tide in the third period on Tuesday night. After going down 2-0 against the Edmonton Oilers, the Hurricanes mounted a third-period comeback and levelled the score.
Carolina Hurricanes storm back, beat Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime

Carolina Hurricanes storm back, beat Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a third-period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Carolina Hurricanes storm back, beat Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime

Carolina Hurricanes storm back, beat Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime

EDMONTON — Sebastian Aho scored the overtime winner and added an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes mounted a third period comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday.
Investing in oil and gas still important, IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd

Investing in oil and gas still important, IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd

CALGARY — Investments in oil and gas production are important and must continue in tandem with increased investment in renewable and clean technologies, the deputy head of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
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