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Summer fish kill confirmed at Northern Alberta lake, other waterbodies

Summer fish kill confirmed at Northern Alberta lake, other waterbodies

Fish being “squeezed” between a very warm water layer close to the surface and water below that may lack enough oxygen.
Sask. premier says flags will be at half-mast one day for each life lost

Sask. premier says flags will be at half-mast one day for each life lost

The manhunt continues for two suspects in a stabbing rampage on a First Nation and in a nearby village that left 10 people dead and 15 others injured.
Special air quality statements in place for most of Alberta, eastern B.C.

Special air quality statements in place for most of Alberta, eastern B.C.

As of midnight Monday, the B.C. Wildfire Service says there are 152 active wildfires that are larger than 0.01 hectares. Alberta is reporting 47 active wildfires across the province. 
Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline

Group has close encounter with T-090 orca pod on B.C. shoreline

A pod of orcas surprised a group of friends visiting Quadra Island, B.C., last weekend, appearing metres from where they stood on the shoreline of Moulds Bay.
Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

Wedding ring found in B.C. channel returned to couple 17 years after it was lost

Despite losing the ring way back in 2005, Noel and Stephanie are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year.
Another Calgary coffee brand is expanding to Vancouver

Another Calgary coffee brand is expanding to Vancouver

Sure, you've heard of "third-wave" coffee, but Vancouver seems to be in its "Calgary wave" these days.
Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion

Federal government says it will build 17,000 homes, pegs cost at $2 billion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said housing prices are rising across the country, and many Canadians are worried about being able to afford a place to live.
Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

Hackers stole CERB benefits of at least 12,700 Canadians, alleges class-action lawsuit

A retired police officer is leading the class action lawsuit against the Government of Canada after he claims he was among thousands of Canadians victimized by hackers.
Emergency alert issued across Alberta and Manitoba for Saskatchewan stabbings

Emergency alert issued across Alberta and Manitoba for Saskatchewan stabbings

Armed and dangerous suspects believed to be traveling in a black Nissan Rogue following multiple Sept. 4 stabbings in Saskatchewan.
B.C. club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection

B.C. club hands out hard drugs in bid to save lives, despite Health Canada rejection

Organizers of a Vancouver compassion club say they will continue to distribute tested cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine.
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