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Work resumes at British Columbia ports after 13-day strike

Work resumes at British Columbia ports after 13-day strike

VANCOUVER — British Columbia port workers are back on the job after a tentative agreement was reached between the employers association and the workers union, ending a 13-day-old strike. A B.C.
Man speeding excessively with a muddy windshield

Man speeding excessively with a muddy windshield

Driver caught going 81 km/h over the limit faces more than $1,500 in fines.
Alberta energy minister told to design incentives for industry to clean up oil wells

Alberta energy minister told to design incentives for industry to clean up oil wells

In her mandate letter to Brian Jean, Smith charges him with "developing a strategy to effectively incentivize reclamation of inactive legacy oil and natural gas sites and to enable future drilling while respecting the principle of polluter pay."
Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Alberta and B.C. in talks to expand Canadian LNG reach globally, Danielle Smith says

Smith says she and B.C. counterpart David Eby began the discussion two weeks ago to explore leveraging Article 6 of the United Nations Paris Accord, which allows Canada to gain carbon credits for reducing emissions abroad.
B.C. drought update highlights low stream flows, vast areas of drought

B.C. drought update highlights low stream flows, vast areas of drought

The report by hydrologist Jonathan Boyd says most of B.C. has received rainfall over the past year between 40 per cent and 85 per cent of annual average precipitation.
More than 100 homes damaged after tornado hits Ottawa suburb

More than 100 homes damaged after tornado hits Ottawa suburb

"It's a variety of damage from small damage to quite substantial damage."
Shady Grove music festival bringing bluegrass back to Sundre

Shady Grove music festival bringing bluegrass back to Sundre

This year’s performances featuring an all-Canadian lineup on the stage at Sundre Rodeo Grounds
50,000 bees rescued from Sturgeon County garage

50,000 bees rescued from Sturgeon County garage

Wayward swarms mostly harmless, says expert
Bonnyville home lost to early morning blaze

Bonnyville home lost to early morning blaze

On July 12, Bonnyville firefighters from Station 5 responded to two separate structures fires. While one private residence was destroyed, a second structure fire was brought under control by staff prior to fire crews' arrival.
Foothills MP says federal spending fuelling inflation

Foothills MP says federal spending fuelling inflation

Federal MP John Barlow said a summer session of Parliament is needed if the port strike continues.
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