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Flood alert issued for city of Waterloo by Grand River Conservation AuthorityWith all of the rain the area has experienced of late, a flood alert was issued for the city of Waterloo by the Grand River Conservation Authority on Tuesday afternoon.WeatherJul 16
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Watershed conditions statement still in effect in Grand River watershed amid post-tropical stormThe Grand River Conservation Authority issued a flood warning on Tuesday and said some areas could see 100 millimetres or more. The outlook will be in effect until Friday.WeatherJul 11
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Search for 2 women boaters in distress on Ontario river continuesWaterloo regional police are looking for two people who were reportedly in distress while boating on the Grand River over the weekend.CanadaJul 15
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What is Project 2025? Inside the far-right’s plans for 2nd Trump presidencyRecommendations laid out in Project 2025, a blueprint for the 'next conservative President,' have experts worried that it would push the U.S. towards authoritarianism.U.S. NewsJul 10
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Frustrated rural municipalities say Alberta’s Bill 20 still gives province unchecked powerThe Rural Municipalities of Alberta said Bill 20 is poised to give Premier Danielle Smith's cabinet unchecked power, even with proposed amendments.PoliticsMay 24
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Alberta UCP wraps spring legislature sitting marred by accusations of overreachAlberta Premier Danielle Smith's government capped off the spring legislature sitting Wednesday after passing bills slammed by critics as an undemocratic power grab.HealthMay 29
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Ground officially breaks on new Guelph Lake Nature CentreThe new one-storey building replaces a small house on the property that had served as the nature centre for 42 years.CanadaApr 24
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First Oregon, now B.C.: Why drug decriminalization faces renewed questionsDrug addiction researchers and advocates for a comprehensive, health-based approach say decriminalization needs time to work, and only with connected supports.HealthMay 20
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Alberta UCP faces more opposition to municipalities bill: ‘I’m really concerned’Jan Novotny is concerned about a proposed law that would grant the UCP cabinet power to fire local councillors, toss out bylaws and allow political parties in Edmonton and Calgary.PoliticsMay 7
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Edmonton mayor, Alberta government meet to talk about Sohi’s 6-page funding letterThere could soon be movement on money Edmonton says it is owed by the Alberta government, Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said after meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver.PoliticsMay 6
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Alberta Municipalities hasn’t been asked for input on bill giving cabinet new powersAlberta’s municipalities says it hasn’t been contacted by the province despite a promise to consult before amending a bill that grants the province authority over municipalities.PoliticsMay 3
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Conservation Authority to begin installing warning booms and buoys at damsInstallation will commence Monday and finish April 23 depending on weather conditions.CanadaApr 7
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Alberta proposes legislation giving it gatekeeping role on federal fundingPremier Danielle Smith says the province has had long-standing concerns over federal intrusion into areas of provincial authority.PoliticsApr 10
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Grand River Conservation Authority passes their 2024 budget$37 million will be spent on programs and services that that protect against flooding and erosion, and improve the health of the Grand River watershed.CanadaFeb 26
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Water safety advisory issued along the Grand River watershedWidespread rain and mixed precipitation or snow is expected to bring up to 35mm of precipitation by time the system moves out on Sunday.CanadaMar 8
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White to remain as chair of Grand River Conservation AuthorityChris White was acclaimed to the position at Friday's general membership meeting. Sue Foxton and Kevin Davis were acclaimed as vice-chairs.CanadaJan 30
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Rare sighting of threatened fish species thrills conservationists in London, Ont.Experts say a black redhorse has been spotted in a London, Ont.-area creek. They say the presence of the threatened fish bodes well for the health of a local river system.CanadaFeb 16
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Dye tracer testing to be conducted in Conestogo River next week: GRCAAt some point next week, residents or those visiting the St. Jacobs area might notice a funny colour to the water in Conestogo River.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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2023 in review: Premier Danielle Smith sits down for year-end interview with Global NewsIt was seven months ago that Danielle Smith led the UCP to victory in the provincial election on a platform centred around affordability and improving health care in Alberta.PoliticsJan 1
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.EntertainmentDec 30, 2023