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That blue-green algae you can sometimes see in local rivers and ponds help life evolve. But when it grows too fast – fueled by people and nature – it can drain oxygen from the water and threaten ecosystems. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla shows us why experts are ramping up testing.

The City of Lethbridge, Alta., has provided another update about the state of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge following an Aug. 6 incident that saw a semi-truck collide with it. As Justin Sibbet reports, the city has now banned heavy trucks on the single remaining westbound lane.

Prime Minister Mark Carney mocked a Conservative MP during question period in the House of Commons Tuesday after repeated calls for the Liberal government to release a spring budget. Conservative Dan Albas repeatedly pointed out “some of the facts” about Liberal promises – implying the party had failed to deliver. Carney retorted with some of...

As the warm weather settles into the region, Nova Scotians are being reminded to be on the alert for blue-green algae. Experts warn its toxin-producing blooms can make people sick and pose serious risks to dogs. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

A marina on the Bow River upstream from the Bearspaw Dam is at risk of closing, after Calgary city council approved a request from TransAlta to cut off access to the river in the area. Adam MacVicar reports.

A teenager in California was bitten by a sea lion during junior lifeguard training on Sunday. Experts suggest an increase in algae blooms, which can lead to toxic poisoning among marine mammals, may be causing erratic behaviour in these animals.

Despite split predictions of an extended winter across Canada, Balzac Billy says Alberta can expect an early spring this year. Drew Stremick has more from Balzac, Alta.

Liberal Government House Leader Karina Gould rose during member statements in the House of Commons on Monday to table the Fall Economic Statement. Gould stated in French that she was tabling the budget before dropping the documents and exiting the chamber. Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer said after the tabling that “at the very least”...

Residents of Barrhead, Alta., have voted in favour of a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property.

Debate on climate change and the price of carbon was focused on the Jasper, Alta. wildfires this past July during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday. 5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors to Jasper National Park were ordered out in late July due to a fast-moving wildfire. “Mr. Speaker, (Justin Trudeau) pretends you...

Jasper, Alta. residents forced out by a wildfire have been visiting their wildfire-ravaged community via carefully controlled bus tours, because they can’t return to their homes until the fire risk is gone and critical services are restored. Heather Yourex-West reports on how people are reflecting on their losses, and the eagerness to return and rebuild.

It’s been more than 13 years since the town of Slave Lake, Alta., was devastated by wildfire. Now, following the Jasper wildfire, Global News takes a look back on how the experience can help those in Jasper now. Former Slave Lake councillor and mayor, Tyler Waman, spoke to Global News at Noon about what it’s...

Some Jasper evacuees are staying in hotels, campsites or friends’ couches, but a group of young people have found refuge on a rural property outside Sundre, Alta. As Jayme Doll reports, it’s been a place they can process and plan together.

Team Canada has won its first gold medals of the Paris Olympics, with Christa Deguchi standing atop the podium in women’s under 57-kilogram judo, while Summer McIntosh finished first in the women’s 400-metre individual medley. How it only scratches the surface of Canadian athletic achievement at the Games so far. A Taylor Swift-themed dance class...

Providing an update Thursday on the wildfire burning near and in Jasper, Alta., Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis spoke about the flames engulfing the town. “Wind gust(s) moved that fire five kilometers in, probably less than 30 minutes with a wall of fire that was about 100m high. I think people...

The Wasyliks family are behind Chatsworth Farm near Vermilion, Alta. They’re dedicated to raising and growing food sustainably and connecting people to their farm’s ingredients. Charlotte Wasylik explains how you can cook or bake with a goose or turkey egg.

As the weather gets warmer, there is a warning for Nova Scotians to be on the lookout for blue-green algae. Experts say its toxin-producing blooms can be deadly to pets and make humans sick. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, as major wildfires continue to burn near Fort Nelson, B.C., and Fort McMurray Alta. While cooler temperatures and rain in some areas are helping firefighters fend off the flames, the situation for these communities remains volatile. Two Ontario men are facing charges of fraud over...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to answer repeated questions on plans to probe potential cases of fraud involving applications for COVID-19 benefits. The questioning came after Conservative MP Dan Albas alleged federal workers were told to ignore “obvious signs of fraud” when processing applications for benefits and pushed Trudeau to commit to investigate the possible...

A temporary drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre is open in Brooks, Alta., this week. As Emily Olsen reports, anyone can get a test done, even those who aren’t displaying symptoms.