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Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

Alberta government lifts coal mining moratorium, critics say it's 'open season'

EDMONTON — Alberta's government has quietly rescinded its moratorium on new coal exploration and development in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. It's a move critics say means the province has declared open season on renewed coal mining.
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Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

Federal immigration department to cut more than 3,300 jobs over three years

OTTAWA — The federal immigration department is set to cut roughly 3,300 jobs over the next three years.
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Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC

TORONTO — The Public Health Agency of Canada said nearly 1,600 people may have been infected with salmonella linked to the recall of mini pastries.
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Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau

Freeland attempts to put some distance between herself and an unpopular PM Trudeau

OTTAWA — Former finance minister Chrystia Freeland is attempting to distance herself from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his record as she competes for his job.
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New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

New Montreal report reveals lack of consensus on dismantling homeless encampments

MONTREAL — In Montreal, municipal politicians, health officials and community groups can't agree on what to do about homeless encampments, which are regularly dismantled by social workers and police.
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Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

Canadian leaders remain wary as Trump team signals no immediate tariffs coming

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How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump

How Canada is reacting to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump

OTTAWA — Here's how notable Canadian politicians and groups are reacting to Donald Trump’s inauguration as president of the United States Monday.
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Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

Mass of Arctic air invades parts of Canada, sends mercury plunging

FREDERICTON — A mass of cold air that meandered south from the Arctic has sent temperatures plunging with wind chills making it feel like -40 Celsius or colder from New Brunswick to eastern Alberta.
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Environment minister says Donald Trump pulling out of Paris pact is "deplorable"

Environment minister says Donald Trump pulling out of Paris pact is "deplorable"

MONTEBELLO, QUEBEC — U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement for a second time is "deplorable" but will not kill off that critical pact, Canada's environment minister said Monday.
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Privacy czar concerned about students' personal info as scope of data breach revealed

Privacy czar concerned about students' personal info as scope of data breach revealed

The federal privacy watchdog says he's "concerned" about a cybersecurity breach involving a student information system used across Canada, as the country's largest school board revealed the scope of the data that may have been stolen last month.
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