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'On the brink': Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the country

'On the brink': Airlines flee small cities, cutting key links to rest of the country

MONTREAL — From his office overlooking the runway at Gander International Airport, Reg Wright can see all flights in and out of his corner of Newfoundland. But in recent years, those plane spottings have been fewer and farther between.
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Chinese mining firm subsidiary disputes Ottawa's review of Peruvian gold mine deal

Chinese mining firm subsidiary disputes Ottawa's review of Peruvian gold mine deal

A subsidiary of a Chinese state-owned mining firm says Canada is wrongly considering a national security review in its agreement to purchase a gold and copper mine in Peru. In May, Vancouver-based Pan American Silver Corp.
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More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says

More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says

More than 380 active wildfires were burning across the province Saturday, and a summary from the BC Wildfire Service said there was a “significant chance” of lightning in the southern Interior.
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Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. both said lockouts on Aug. 22 are imminent, barring a breakthrough at the bargaining table.
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Calgary mayor says city considering replacing water pipe that ruptured

Calgary mayor says city considering replacing water pipe that ruptured

CALGARY — City officials are weighing options to strengthen a key water main for the long term -- including building a new one -- after a June rupture forced Calgarians to cut their water use and further inspection found more weaknesses.
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B.C. risks 'carpet' of rotting apples without help after co-op's closure: growers

B.C. risks 'carpet' of rotting apples without help after co-op's closure: growers

With less than a week to go before gala apples will be ready to be picked in British Columbia, the president of the provincial fruit growers' group worries about a devastating season without a way for farmers to refrigerate their crops.
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Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Cannabis oils and softgels recalled due to intoxicating ingredients: Heath Canada

Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a danger to consumers.
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FDA won't approve psychedelic MDMA for PTSD, calling for additional study

FDA won't approve psychedelic MDMA for PTSD, calling for additional study

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback for groups seeking a breakthrough decision in favor of using mind-altering substances to treat serious mental h
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S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets also rise to end volatile week

S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets also rise to end volatile week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved higher Friday, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets also rose moderately, marking the end of a volatile trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 85.
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68 dead fish found after contaminated water discharge from Yukon mine disaster site

68 dead fish found after contaminated water discharge from Yukon mine disaster site

WHITEHORSE — The federal government has ordered the company that owns the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon to build barriers to protect fish from cyanide-contaminated water after 68 dead fish were found following a discharge of treated water from the site of
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