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Concerns over aerial spraying of bacterial pesticide in West KelownaThe proposed aerial spraying covers an area of 52 hectares with an additional 165-hectare buffer zone, according to a West Kelowna environmental group.CanadaApr 12
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$5M waterpark upgrades, additions mark largest-ever investment at East ParkThe $5 million investment at East Park in London, Ont., will see two classic waterslides upgraded and the two mat slides replaced with a five-slide tower.CanadaMar 19
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10 ways to up your kids’ lunch game this school yearSchool lunches have returned! Keep things fun and interesting with these helpful tips and tools that make packing those daily lunches a little more joyful.The CuratorSep 27, 2023
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Why are wasps so annoying right now? Understanding the late summer surgeTowards the end of summer, wasp populations typically reach their peak as colonies expand in size and the need for food intensifies in preparation for the upcoming winter season.HealthSep 20, 2023
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From oak wilt to jumping worms: A look at the invasive species threatening CanadaNon-native plant and insect species can have devastating effects on various sectors. Here are four pesky invaders that are keeping Canadians on their toes this summer.EnvironmentJul 9, 2023
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Winnipeg to start spraying for tent caterpillars this weekendThe city will be spraying boulevards, city-owned parks and cemeteries. Daily inspections will determine where areas of priority are.CanadaMay 26, 2023
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Ontario maple syrup producers hit by climate change, some urge carbon reductionsIncreasingly unpredictable winter temperatures have Ontario maple syrup producers concerned about how climate change will affect the industry's future.CanadaMar 7, 2023
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Outbreak of gypsy moth caterpillars ravaging trees in Ontario and there could be record damage"Last year was the most significant outbreak of gypsy moth in the history of Ontario and it looks like this year it might do just as much if not more damage."EnvironmentJun 16, 2021
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Small docks installed along Toronto waterfront to provide rest areas for ducklings"Duckling Docks" were installed over the weekend along the Toronto waterfront in response to growing concern over ducklings drowning without access to proper resting areas.CanadaJun 21, 2021
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Caterpillar equipment sales growth continues through 2Q, yet shares tumble with profit missCaterpillar's second-quarter profit grew 44 per cent and with strong demand for its heavy equipment, the company bumped up its outlook for the entire year Friday.MoneyJul 22, 2011
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CDC study: Film companies with set policies do better job of cutting smoking from youth moviesATLANTA - Three film companies have drastically reduced smoking in their movies aimed at children and teens, thanks in part to their policies to reduce on-screen tobacco use, a new study says.EntertainmentJul 14, 2011
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Caterpillar boosts 2012 outlook after 2Q profit surges 67 pct on equipment demand, shares riseCaterpillar Inc. says its second-quarter profit soared 67 per cent because of growing demand for its construction and mining equipment, and the company boosted its outlook for the year.MoneyJul 25, 2012
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Strong aircraft demand pushes up US durable goods orders; outside transportation, orders fallWASHINGTON - Companies cut back on orders for long-lasting U.S. factory goods last month, outside volatile aircraft and other transportation equipment. The decline suggests businesses are losing confidence in the economy.MoneyJul 26, 2012
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Finning earns $81.3-million second-quarter profit, ups revenue guidanceVANCOUVER - Finning International Inc. (TSX:FTT) reported Wednesday a second-quarter profit of $81.3 million and raised its revenue guidance for the year, boosted by stronger than expected revenue growth this year and a solid order backlog.Aug 8, 2012
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Crop failure dooms Saltspring Island apple festivalThe 14th annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival has been cancelled due to a near island-wide crop failure, according to organizer Harry Burton.Sep 5, 2012
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Cherryville campaign puts a stop to spray programIt seems a grassroots movement in the B.C. Interior has stopped a Ministry of Forests campaign that would have sprayed pesticides in the Greenbush and Sugar Lake area.Jul 6, 2012
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Finning’s South American arm wins $500 million of contracts; Q3 revenue up 21%VANCOUVER - Heavy equipment dealer Finning International (TSX:FTT) has received contracts worth a total of US$497 million from several mining companiesMoneyNov 8, 2012
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Koji Wakamatsu, award-winning Japanese director of ‘Caterpillar,’ who challenged society diesTOKYO - Japanese director Koji Wakamatsu, who ruthlessly challenged authority with the grotesque and sexual, has died after a traffic accident this month. He was 76.EntertainmentOct 17, 2012
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TSX lower after Ottawa rejects Progress Energy buy, traders look to earningsTORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed lower Monday, weighed down in part by energy stocks after Ottawa rejected a planned takeover in the sector.MoneyOct 22, 2012