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U.S. Supreme Court rolls back wetland pollution protections in blow to EPAThe justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house in the state's panhandle.EnvironmentMay 25
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Halifax-area students skip class in support of striking school workersSupporters say school is not the same as long as the 1,800 staff members are on strike including Educational Program Assistants (EPAs), support workers, and pre-primary teachers.EducationMay 19
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Tentative deal reached with 5,400 school support workers in Nova ScotiaThe Nova Scotia government says a tentative agreement has been reached with 5,400 educational support workers who were poised for a possible strike on Friday.EducationApr 19
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Toxic smoke from plastics facility fire forces 2,000 to evacuate Indiana cityA fire at an Indiana facility that stores plastics is expected to continue burning and emitting toxic smoke for several days, prompting an evacuation order for area residents.U.S. NewsApr 12
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Edmonton police address mental health supports in wake of officer deaths: ‘Grief is universal’EPS officials acknowledged the traumatic experience of losing two officers in the line of duty and what mental health supports are available to officers and their families.CanadaMar 29
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U.S. looks to impose strict limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking waterThe Environmental Protection Agency is proposing federal limits on PFAS, a group of compounds that are linked to a range of health issues including low birth weight and cancer.U.S. NewsMar 14
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‘This is their mess’: U.S. orders rail company to pay for Ohio train spill cleanupThe head of the U.S. government's environmental agency and President Joe Biden said Norfolk Southern must cover the costs of cleaning up the toxic spill area in East Palestine.U.S. NewsFeb 21
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Edmonton police union president steps down to focus on mental healthEdmonton police union president Michael Elliott said he has seen both triumphs and challenges during his six years on the board and 17 years with the association.CanadaNov 29, 2022
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Transit safety could be used as leverage to increase Edmonton police budget: CTLAThe topic of transit safety has been top of mind for many Edmontonians recently, but the Criminal Trial Lawyers' Association said, according to ETS data, it may not be so bad.CanadaMay 6, 2022
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U.S. infrastructure plan gives $1B for Great Lakes cleanupGreat Lakes harbours and tributary rivers fouled with industrial toxins will get a long-awaited cleanup.EnvironmentFeb 17, 2022
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