Icebreakers
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Ottawa misses own deadline on inking deal with Quebec shipyard to build icebreakersThe Coast Guard has lost a number of ships due to age in recent years due to mechanical problems, and many of its icebreakers have already exceeded their expected lifespans.PoliticsMar 16, 2023
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Cost of used icebreakers Ottawa is purchasing from Quebec shipyard nears $1B markThe most recent cash infusion came last week as the government handed Davie another $68.9 million to continue converting and upgrading the icebreakers.CanadaAug 11, 2021
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Canadian climate change study cancelled because of climate change"This is a wake-up call for all of us in the country."CanadaJun 12, 2017
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Normal weather conditions, slow melt will mean low flood risk in ManitobaManitoba says most of the province is at a relatively low risk for serious flooding this year but officials say that could change with heavy precipitation or a quick spring melt.Feb 29, 2016
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Great Lakes agency asks Ottawa for infrastructure spending for two icebreakersShippers on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway want the Canadian government to fund a couple of new heavy icebreakers for the waterways, possibly using money from its widely touted infrastructure program.CanadaFeb 8, 2016
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