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Lobster harvesters hope for strong prices as cost of fuel and other expenses soarLobster harvesters are hoping for higher prices this spring as their costs for fuel and other expenses skyrocket.CanadaApr 15
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B.C. First Nation travels to U.K., seeks compensation 9 years after fuel spillThe First Nation wants the government to come to the table to resolve restoration and compensation for the Nathan E. Stewart oil spill, which happened 10 years ago.CanadaApr 14
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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump heritage site enjoys boost after shout out on ‘The Pitt’Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump was used for thousands of years by Indigenous people to channel bison herds and send the animals stampeding over a cliff to be killed and harvested.EntertainmentJan 28
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Ottawa raises catch limit for juvenile eels in the Maritimes, but complaints lingerThe fishery for young American eels, known as elvers, was shut down in 2024 after illegal fishing driven by soaring prices led to violence and arrests on many rivers.CanadaMar 25
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Deere settles U.S. right-to-repair lawsuit, agrees to $99M fund for farmersFarming equipment manufacturer Deere agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.ConsumerApr 7
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Snowfall warnings issued as another spring storm takes aim at southern AlbertaEnvironment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for central and southern Alberta, with up to 40 centimetres forecast to fall in the hardest hit areas by late Thursday.WeatherApr 15
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Fifth arrest made in fatal Bolton, Ont. home shooting, 2 suspects still wantedOntario Provincial police say a fifth person has been arrested in connection with a 2021 Bolton homicide and related shootings, while two suspects remain wanted.CrimeApr 1
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Future uncertain for Surrey potato farm as land is owned by federal governmentEvery year, the Heppell family grows roughly 50 million servings of potatoes and other crops on a 220-acre parcel near 192nd Street and 36th Avenue.PoliticsMar 27
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Video shows sailors visiting Vancouver bragging about catching crabs, investigation launchedIn a statement to Global News, the Port of Vancouver said it will be working to inform visiting crews of Canadian licensing and regulations.CanadaMar 17
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Iran war could increase grocery costs in B.C.; fuel prices remain highAs the U.S.-Israel war on Iran continues, consumers should brace higher grocery costs. One expert says the hardest hit items are expected to include meat, dairy and seafood.EconomyMar 23
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B.C. appointed them to map old-growth. Now they say province is failing to save itInstead, the B.C. government continues to approve logging in forests the panel identified, while long-term plans have yet to be finalized.PoliticsMar 13
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Saskatchewan to allow killings of rampant elk as last resort, if they get permitsThe province says it will provide eight depredation permits next year to producers who have demonstrated a history of significant damage caused by congregating elk.EnvironmentMar 10
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U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn as Iran war hits fertilizer supplyThe U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday published its first survey-based crop acreage estimate of the year in a prospective plantings report.EconomyMar 31
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Iran ceasefire still holds ‘considerable uncertainty’ for food, oil pricesExperts are saying that Canadians are unlikely to see a notable change in food, fuel or oil prices in the near future as 'considerable uncertainty' remains.EconomyApr 8
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Quebec government sued after it cancelled Christian event over anti-abortion concernsThe Quebec government maintains that the right to freedom of religion and non-discrimination applies only to individuals, not to legal entities.CanadaFeb 23
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Calgary police investigate after women allegedly run out on $800 bill at salon and spaHarvest Hair Salon and Spa says since the theft, they’re implementing policies such as taking identification as well as partial or even full payments up front.CrimeJan 13
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New chronic wasting disease case confirmed in deer near Jaffray, B.C.A deer harvested near Jaffray, B.C. has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological disorder that affects deer, elk, moose and other cervids.CanadaJan 10
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B.C. forestry review calls for system to be razed, rebuilt, with a focus on trustThe report says there also needs to be an arm's-length assessment of high-value old-growth trees to reduce conflict and ensure everyone is working from the same reliable data.EnvironmentFeb 2
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Manitobans welcome GST rebate boost, though many won’t benefitPayments will increase by 25 per cent, with a one-time 50-per cent increase in June. The federal government estimates it'll affect around 12 million Canadians.ConsumerJan 26
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B.C. wineries facing wine surplus after bumper grape harvestAfter several difficult growing seasons, some wineries are now dealing with an abundance of grapes, and more wine than they can typically sell.CanadaDec 17, 2025