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Oilsands tailings pond approval terms shortened for former Shell facilities
The Alberta Energy Regulator says it has approved tailings pond management plans for two former Shell Canada oilsands mines in northern Alberta but has identified “deficiencies” in the plans that must be addressed over the next three or four years. The regulator says the plans associated with the mines are inadequate in dealing with existing… Continue reading
‘Turtle bomb’ takes over downtown Bancroft
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Hundreds of knitted and crocheted turtles can be found along Bancroft’s main strip, an effort by a group of local crafters to raise awareness about the plight of Ontario’s turtles. Continue reading
Helicopter sets towers in place for new gondola at Silver Star
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
It was quite the spectacle at Silver Star Mountain Resort Wednesday – as helicopters flew towers into place for a brand new gondola. Continue reading
‘We think we’re in decent shape.’: Sask. Ag Minister on passage of bill that may solve grain backlog
The Senate has passed a bill that, among other things, is aimed at preventing rail shipments of grain from getting backlogged again. Continue reading
Controversy surrounds decision to make Rose-de-Lima one-way street northbound
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Starting next month, a stretch of Rose-de-Lima will become one-way only in the northbound direction. Many merchants and residents are furious. Continue reading
Ottawa blocks Chinese takeover of Aecon Group Inc for ‘national security’ reasons
The federal government has blocked Chinese state-owned CCCC International Holding Ltd.’s proposed $1.5 billion takeover of construction firm Aecon Group Inc. for reasons of national security. Continue reading
Quebecers stranded in Cuba after deadly plane crash make it back home
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Exhausted and elated are two words to describe Cubana airlines passengers landing in Montreal after five days stuck in Cuba. Continue reading
Arrest made in connection with 3 grass fires in northeast Edmonton: police
A suspect has been arrested in connection with three different grass fires that broke out near the northeast edge of Edmonton on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Continue reading
‘Knees together’ judge Robin Camp wins bid to be reinstated as lawyer in Alberta
A former judge who resigned from his position after coming under fire for asking a rape complainant why she couldn’t keep her knees together has won the right to practise law in Alberta again. Continue reading
Historic Halifax cottage, N.B. covered bridges on ‘Canada’s Top 10 Endangered Places’
The list is created by the National Trust of Canada, and shines a national spotlight on historic places at risk of neglect due to lack of funding. Continue reading
