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Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough rejects controversial seniors’ home proposalMontreal Mayor Valérie Plante is outraged that officials in the Pierrefonds-Roxboro borough are considering razing part of a forest to built a senior's home.CanadaFeb 8
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Liberals’ promise to plant 2 billion trees to cost $2.78B more than planned: PBOThe total estimated cost would come to $5.94 billion, almost double the original $3.16 billion allocated.CanadaJan 28
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Jarry Park’s fleeting forest of recycled Christmas trees has Montrealers wishingAn initiative meant to give Christmas trees a second life has blossomed into a wishing forest in Jarry Park.EnvironmentJan 15
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Holiday light shows on display in Saskatoon and areaKids and parents in and around Saskatoon many have been getting into the festive spirit with some dazzling light arrangements. Perhaps, this year, more so than others.CanadaDec 24, 2020
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60 years and counting: Calgary scout troop continues tree lot tradition despite COVID-19 pandemicA Calgary scout troop has added pandemic protocols in order to run their annual Christmas tree lot.ConsumerDec 1, 2020
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Peterborough storm knocks out power to thousands, downs treesThousands of people in Peterborough and Peterborough County were without power during Sunday's wind storm.WeatherNov 16, 2020
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B.C.’s forestry watchdog flags problems with forest regeneration after loggingMore than half the areas they sampled were in "marginal or poor" condition.EnvironmentSep 24, 2020
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Researchers find the further they go, the stronger mountain pine beetles’ signal getsUniversity of Alberta researchers have determined that the female mountain pine beetles' pheromones, called trans-verbenol, can draw other beetles to a tree from tens of kilometres away.NewsJul 16, 2020
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Trees removed to accommodate more parking at Regina’s Government HouseTrees are being removed outside of Regina's Pioneer Village, to make room for a parking lot in order to accommodate more parking at Government House.CanadaJun 24, 2020
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Poplar fluff piles up on Edmonton trails and parksCity trails and parks are full of poplar fluff. A local arborist says it could be a sign of trees in distress.EnvironmentJun 22, 2020
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