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Rewriting history: A look at some historical sites where plaques may be changed

Rewriting history: A look at some historical sites where plaques may be changed

Parks Canada is rewriting hundreds of outdated historical plaques that mark some of the country's most prominent places and events. Here's a look at 10 sites where texts are being reviewed: 1.
South Korea to send 21-member team to Japan to review discharge plans at Fukushima nuclear plant

South Korea to send 21-member team to Japan to review discharge plans at Fukushima nuclear plant

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will send a 21-member team of government experts to Japan next week to visit the Fukushima nuclear power plant where they will review contentious Japanese plans to release treated but slightly radioactive water i
Myanmar raises death toll from Cyclone Mocha to 54, but full extent of damage still unknown

Myanmar raises death toll from Cyclone Mocha to 54, but full extent of damage still unknown

BANGKOK (AP) — At least 54 people were killed and more than 185,000 buildings damaged in Myanmar by a powerful cyclone last weekend, state television MRTV reported Thursday.
Crews work to reach Italian towns isolated by floods as toll rises to 13 and cleanup begins

Crews work to reach Italian towns isolated by floods as toll rises to 13 and cleanup begins

FAENZA, Italy (AP) — Rescue crews worked Thursday to reach towns and villages in northern Italy still isolated by heavy rains and flooding, as the death toll rose to 13 and authorities began mapping out cleanup and reconstruction plans.
Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

Indigenous band could have been more help, says judge in Wisconsin Line 5 dispute

WASHINGTON — The Indigenous band in Wisconsin that's trying to shut down the Line 5 pipeline got a chilly reception Thursday from a federal court judge who is dismayed they aren't doing more to help Enbridge Inc. avoid an ecological disaster.
Judge not inclined to shut down pipeline, pleads with Wisconsin tribe to work with oil company

Judge not inclined to shut down pipeline, pleads with Wisconsin tribe to work with oil company

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Thousands remain out of homes as wildfire officials urge caution for long weekend

Thousands remain out of homes as wildfire officials urge caution for long weekend

Officials urged caution ahead of the long weekend as thousands of residents in Western Canada and the Northwest Territories remained out of their homes due to wildfires.
Teck Coal named in U.S. legal battle over selenium from its coal mines

Teck Coal named in U.S. legal battle over selenium from its coal mines

A Canadian coal miner is facing legal action in an American court over levels of a contaminant from its mines in U.S. waters. Teck Coal Ltd.
Manitoba government releases plan for more camping options and park upgrades

Manitoba government releases plan for more camping options and park upgrades

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is promising more camping, better washrooms and other upgrades at provincial parks to address growing demand from people who want to enjoy the great outdoors. The 10-year, $121-million pledge includes 45 new yurts.
Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat

Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat

OTTAWA — Emissions from wildfires hit a new record in 2021 as the blazes that raged in Western Canada and Ontario produced more greenhouse gases than the oil and gas sector and heavy industry combined.
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