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Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — The Alberta government is proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar farms that conservationists think are more about limiting renewable energy than protecting the environment.
Halloween costume swaps aim to reduce textile waste, save people money

Halloween costume swaps aim to reduce textile waste, save people money

This spooky season some people are opting to recycle old costumes in a bid to make Halloween more sustainable – and affordable.
Nova Scotia Power crew on the ground assisting with power restoration in Tampa

Nova Scotia Power crew on the ground assisting with power restoration in Tampa

Power line technicians from Nova Scotia are on the ground in Tampa, Florida, assisting in power restoration after Hurricanes Helene and Milton barreled across the state, leaving extensive damage and millions in the dark.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Inflation Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for inflation on Tuesday when it publishes its consumer price index for September.
Severe weather has some snowbirds leaving Florida, others battening down the hatches

Severe weather has some snowbirds leaving Florida, others battening down the hatches

When Julie Riddell and her husband, Gerry, bought their Fort Myers, Fla., vacation property in 2009, it didn't cross their mind that they might be buying in a hurricane-prone area.
Economists predict inflation dipped below two per cent in September

Economists predict inflation dipped below two per cent in September

Economists expect inflation continued its downward trend last month, giving the Bank of Canada the all-clear to continue cutting its benchmark interest rate.
Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe releases platform, would spend $1.2B on promises

Saskatchewan Party's Scott Moe releases platform, would spend $1.2B on promises

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe has released his entire platform to voters before election day on Oct. 28. Moe says his promises would cost $1.
Manitoba cabinet ministers' travel expenses now online, but not those of staff

Manitoba cabinet ministers' travel expenses now online, but not those of staff

WINNIPEG — Out-of-province travel expenses for Manitoba cabinet ministers are being posted online again after a hiatus of more than a year, but the disclosure still does not include spending by accompanying political or department staff, which can be
'Stunned by climate silence': New Brunswick election short on climate policy

'Stunned by climate silence': New Brunswick election short on climate policy

FREDERICTON — Warming temperatures, rising sea levels and coastal erosion are threatening communities up and down New Brunswick, but with just over one week to the provincial election, some voters say the topic of climate change hasn't been given eno
Messier says 'change' is inevitable as the NHL enters streaming era on Amazon

Messier says 'change' is inevitable as the NHL enters streaming era on Amazon

TORONTO — Over his quarter century in the National Hockey League, Mark Messier witnessed sweeping technological changes to the game, from the advent of lighter hockey sticks to the use of video reviews.