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Province tables extended producer responsibility law

Province tables extended producer responsibility law

Paves way for cheaper, more effective recycling, say experts
Bow Valley wolf pup killed on train tracks

Bow Valley wolf pup killed on train tracks

“We seem to be in this tug of war with CP rail over the concept of shareholder value and the push for longer, faster trains while conveniently ignoring the collateral damage of the impact of those decisions.”
B.C. formally requests federal military support in flood response

B.C. formally requests federal military support in flood response

Canadian Air Force assets have already been involved in rescues over the past two days, including at Highway 7 in Agassiz where hundreds were trapped between two slides.
Studies to examine COVID vaccine's impact on menstrual cycle

Studies to examine COVID vaccine's impact on menstrual cycle

There is a dearth of information on women's health and vaccination, but COVID might change at least one aspect
Hiring? Province relaunches Jobs Now funding with new requirements

Hiring? Province relaunches Jobs Now funding with new requirements

Businesses can now apply for the second phase of the grant program
Rogue barge runs aground on Vancouver beach during massive windstorm (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

Rogue barge runs aground on Vancouver beach during massive windstorm (PHOTOS + VIDEO)

The "runaway barge" is dangerously close to the seawall
Alberta reaches ‘historic’ $3.8 billion child-care deal with federal government

Alberta reaches ‘historic’ $3.8 billion child-care deal with federal government

Province to see $10 a day childcare by 2026
Alberta latest province to ink $10-a-day child-care deal with federal government

Alberta latest province to ink $10-a-day child-care deal with federal government

Child-care fees are to be halved by next year and reduced to an average of $10 a day by 2026.
Green groups greet climate deal with hope, frustration after last-minute compromise

Green groups greet climate deal with hope, frustration after last-minute compromise

Canada has joined more than 20 countries in promising to end subsidies for fossil fuels projects overseas. And the deal itself calls for an eventual end of some coal power and of fossil-fuel subsidies.
Alberta now requires vaccine record with QR code for its passport program

Alberta now requires vaccine record with QR code for its passport program

Starting today, previous Alberta immunization records without a scannable QR code will no longer be accepted as proof of vaccination under the Restrictions Exemption Program.
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