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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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She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary
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December 12, 2024

She paid her kid $100 to read a book. Experts say results may vary

Mireille Silcoff’s daughter never read for pleasure, until she offered…

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Ahead of parole hearing, slain McCann family's son wants Travis Vader to admit guilt
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December 12, 2024

Ahead of parole hearing, slain McCann family’s son wants Travis Vader to admit guilt

Travis Vader was handed a life sentence in 2017 on…

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Unfair labour practice complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved
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December 12, 2024

Unfair labour practice complaint over Canada Post layoffs resolved

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers filed the complaint with…

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Ford threatens to cut off Ontario's energy supply to U.S. if Trump follows through on tariffs
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December 11, 2024

Ford threatens to cut off Ontario’s energy supply to U.S. if Trump follows through on tariffs

Premier Doug Ford says Ontario could cut off energy to…

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This whale made an epic trek across 3 oceans — possibly for the ladies
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December 11, 2024

This whale made an epic trek across 3 oceans — possibly for the ladies

Scientist have documented what they say is the longest recorded…

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Tensions rising between Canada Post, union as strike nears 4-week mark
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December 11, 2024

Tensions rising between Canada Post, union as strike nears 4-week mark

Canada Post says the union’s new demands are unaffordable and…

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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men's World Cup
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December 11, 2024

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men’s World Cup

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Court challenge launched against Ontario bike lane removal legislation
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December 11, 2024

Court challenge launched against Ontario bike lane removal legislation

A cycling advocacy group is leading a court challenge against…

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Churchill Falls tentative deal expected Thursday as N.L. tees up 'historic partnership announcement'
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December 11, 2024

Churchill Falls tentative deal expected Thursday as N.L. tees up ‘historic partnership announcement’

Premiers from Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are meeting Thursday…

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