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How these students cut their school's food waste by 57%

How these students cut their school’s food waste by 57%

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look at how a group of students drastically cut food waste in their cafeteria, check out a ‘top’ new species of 2024 and find out how to get a prescription to access national parks and local conservation areas.

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Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal

Trump looks to turn back the clock on the Panama Canal

Control of the Panama Canal, once a key U.S. presidential campaign issue for Ronald Reagan and an animating topic for people ranging from film legend John Wayne to an unpredictable Canadian-born U.S. senator, has seemingly made a comeback as a hot-button topic in Washington.

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Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals
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February 1, 2025

Canada hits U.S. with tariffs on $29.8B worth of goods after Trump slaps levy on metals

The federal government announced a plan on Wednesday to slap…

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Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now
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February 1, 2025

Americans rarely pay much attention to trade. They are now

Evidence of Americans’ souring mood is everywhere you look. Even in…

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The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada
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February 1, 2025

The U.S. is trying to achieve ‘energy dominance.’ What does that mean for Canada

Speaking in front of thousands of energy executives and global…

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Environmentalists warn against Quebec pipeline revival as politicians push for west-east link
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February 1, 2025

Environmentalists warn against Quebec pipeline revival as politicians push for west-east link

With the threat of U.S. tariffs still looming, the Quebec government has opened…

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Trudeau is unlikely to recall Parliament at opposition's demand. Here's why
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February 1, 2025

Trudeau is unlikely to recall Parliament at opposition’s demand. Here’s why

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Canada’s premiers and…

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Grocers move toward buying local as tariff threat looms
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February 1, 2025

Grocers move toward buying local as tariff threat looms

At Ellis Street Market in Kelowna, Canadian-made products are clearly labelled…

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Feeling disrespected by U.S. tariffs, Canadians are spending elsewhere with vengeance
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February 1, 2025

Feeling disrespected by U.S. tariffs, Canadians are spending elsewhere with vengeance

Sand Northrup was huddled up at a friend’s home in…

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Quebec will make it tougher for U.S. companies to win government contracts
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February 1, 2025

Quebec will make it tougher for U.S. companies to win government contracts

The Quebec government is attempting to limit its business with…

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Several provinces announce bans on American liquor in response to U.S. tariffs
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February 1, 2025

Several provinces announce bans on American liquor in response to U.S. tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has ordered the LCBO to strip…

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