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A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

A chronology of key events following Ontario's decision to develop Greenbelt lands

Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark apologized Thursday for his role in the government's Greenbelt land swap, a day after the province's integrity commissioner found he violated two sections of the Members Integrity Act.
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Alberta on track for surplus despite wildfires, lower oil prices, fiscal update shows

Alberta on track for surplus despite wildfires, lower oil prices, fiscal update shows

CALGARY — The Alberta government said Thursday it still expects a $2.4-billion surplus by the end of the fiscal year, despite slightly lower oil prices and wildfires that have already burned through most of its contingency fund.
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Scientists say study found a direct link between greenhouse gas emissions and polar bear survival

Scientists say study found a direct link between greenhouse gas emissions and polar bear survival

Fifteen years after polar bears were listed as threatened, a new study says researchers have overcome a roadblock in the Endangered Species Act that prevented the federal government from considering climate change when evaluating impacts of projects
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Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane

Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane

Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest Florida more than 130 miles (210 kilometers) away.
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First Nations agree to reopen Joffre Lakes Park this weekend, B.C. ministry says

First Nations agree to reopen Joffre Lakes Park this weekend, B.C. ministry says

VANCOUVER — Joffre Lakes Park will reopen Labour Day weekend after public access was shut down by two First Nations in British Columbia last week. B.C.
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Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters. Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co.
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India is one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets. This is why

India is one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets. This is why

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Groceries stashed in the back of an electric delivery scooter are an increasingly familiar sight in the Indian city of Bengaluru. In crowded markets, electric rickshaws drop off and pick up passengers.
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How wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap is fanning political flames

How wildfire in British Columbia's Shuswap is fanning political flames

VICTORIA — The wildfire that has been rampaging through the Shuswap region of the B.C.
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Forecasters are warning gusty winds and low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii

Forecasters are warning gusty winds and low humidity raise risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — The National Weather Service on Wednesday warned gusty winds and low humidity have increased the risk that fires could spread rapidly in the western parts of each Hawaiian island, three weeks after a deadly blaze tore through a coasta
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Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida with 125 mph winds, flooding streets, snapping trees and cutting power

PERRY, Fla.
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