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Business, Construction, Economy, Forestry, National, Politics, Prairies/BC, Trade

August 5, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support measures for softwood lumber industry

KELOWNA — The federal government is setting up a safety…

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Air Canada flight attendants vote to strike if agreement not reached, union says
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August 5, 2025

Air Canada flight attendants vote to strike if agreement not reached, union says

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are poised for…

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Texas Democrats refuse to go back to the state as they face threats of arrest and expulsion
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August 5, 2025

Texas Democrats refuse to go back to the state as they face threats of arrest and expulsion

Texas Democrats say they’re not worried about the bribery allegations,…

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New Brunswickers are being asked to stay out of the woods. But what does that look like?
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August 5, 2025

New Brunswickers are being asked to stay out of the woods. But what does that look like?

In the face of extremely dry conditions, the New Brunswick government…

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N.L. premier declares regional state of emergency as more communities evacuate
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August 5, 2025

N.L. premier declares regional state of emergency as more communities evacuate

Premier John Hogan announced that the government of Newfoundland and…

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Premier warns N.L. residents to prepare as wildfire approaches St. John's
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August 5, 2025

Premier warns N.L. residents to prepare as wildfire approaches St. John’s

An evacuation alert has been issued for parts of the towns…

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N.S. man purposely violates ban on entering woods, gets handed $28K fine
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August 5, 2025

N.S. man purposely violates ban on entering woods, gets handed $28K fine

A Nova Scotia man has been slapped with a fine…

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Potential rainfall brings hopes for a 'good day' in N.L. wildfire fight
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August 5, 2025

Potential rainfall brings hopes for a ‘good day’ in N.L. wildfire fight

Water bomber continue to work the ongoing wildfires burning in…

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N.L. community residents question where firefighting assets go, and why
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August 5, 2025

N.L. community residents question where firefighting assets go, and why

Curtis Penney, of Western Bay, has been living out of…

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Homeless people in Nova Scotia's woods choosing to stay despite ban, wildfire risk
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August 5, 2025

Homeless people in Nova Scotia’s woods choosing to stay despite ban, wildfire risk

As wildfires burn around Nova Scotia and officials caution about…

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She lost her home, cats and prosthetic leg in a N.L. wildfire. But she's determined to go back
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August 5, 2025

She lost her home, cats and prosthetic leg in a N.L. wildfire. But she’s determined to go back

Elsa Fitzgerald lost everything in the Kingston fire when it…

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Firefighters save WW II plane crash site from N.S. wildfire
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August 5, 2025

Firefighters save WW II plane crash site from N.S. wildfire

Firefighters in West Dalhousie, N.S., have successfully saved a memorial…

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Homes damaged by out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis County
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August 5, 2025

Homes damaged by out-of-control wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County

Some homes in western Nova Scotia have been destroyed by…

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Why Nova Scotia's wildfire smoke choked N.B. and what it means for your health
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August 5, 2025

Why Nova Scotia’s wildfire smoke choked N.B. and what it means for your health

Smoky conditions had some people in southeastern New Brunswick and…

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Out-of-control N.S. wildfire could burn for another month, officials say
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August 5, 2025

Out-of-control N.S. wildfire could burn for another month, officials say

It could be another month before crews depart the scene of…

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'Fire has always been political': Why some are pushing back against restrictions in Atlantic Canada
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August 5, 2025

‘Fire has always been political’: Why some are pushing back against restrictions in Atlantic Canada

Stay out of the woods. No hiking. No fishing. No…

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Fire near sawmill forces some residents in Lethbridge, N.L., to evacuate
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August 5, 2025

Fire near sawmill forces some residents in Lethbridge, N.L., to evacuate

A resident near Lethbridge says two waterbombers were seen working…

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'We mean business': N.L. hikes fees and prison time for violating provincewide fire ban
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August 5, 2025

‘We mean business’: N.L. hikes fees and prison time for violating provincewide fire ban

The sun is visible as an orange ball over Victoria….

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Police investigate wildfires as N.L. issues provincewide fire ban
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August 5, 2025

Police investigate wildfires as N.L. issues provincewide fire ban

Firefighting efforts continue against two wildfires burning out of control…

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Francis Ford Coppola says he's doing well following medical procedure in Rome
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August 5, 2025

Francis Ford Coppola says he’s doing well following medical procedure in Rome

Francis Ford Coppola, the acclaimed American director of The GodfatherÂ…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

August 5, 2025

Dog left in hot vehicle had to be put down, owner facing charges: Durham police

OSHAWA — Police say a dog suffered heat stroke and…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

August 5, 2025

Parts of northern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke

A stretch of northern Ontario remains under a special air…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

August 5, 2025

Michael Wekerle out at Toronto’s El Mocambo as venue sells to Brookfield exec

TORONTO — Michael Wekerle’s rock ‘n’ roll love affair with…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

August 5, 2025

64-year-old man charged with murder and assault after reported Brampton fight: police

BRAMPTON — Peel police say a man has been charged…

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