1 hour ago Manitoba seeing more ticks, mosquitoes due to warmer weather, experts warn

As temperatures rise in Manitoba, so does the risk from pests. Experts warn that pests are growing across the province, bringing a greater threat of lyme disease and more.

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4 h. ago B.C. logging industry needs to do more to cut wildfire risk, report finds

A new report from Forest Practices Board says the B.C.'s logging industry isn't doing enough to help cut the risk of wildfires and calls for an update of provincial regulations.

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5 h. ago B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found “outdated rules and unclear responsibility” are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool. The board — an independent body that audits B.C. forest practices — says it examined forestry operations between 2019 and 2022 in areas where communities and forests meet, […]

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6 h. ago US Futures Drop as Trump Weighs Strikes on Iran: Markets Wrap

Oil trimmed earlier gains and equity futures remained lower after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump will decide within two weeks whether to back Israel militarily in its conflict with Iran. The remarks offered some short-term clarity but did little to resolve broader uncertainty around potential US involvement and the risk of renewed energy-driven inflation.

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7 h. ago Forestry companies can do more to reduce wildfire risk: B.C. report

The research shows that logging occurs at about 11 times the rate of wildfire risk reduction work in B.C.

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8 h. ago Oil braces for even bigger risk premium as U.S. mulls Iran strikes

Traders are glued to developments around the vital Straight of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude shipments pass

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8 h. ago Watchdog recommends up to 100% foreign airline ownership amid low competition

Canada should allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines, the Competition Bureau says in a new report highlighting the country’s “highly concentrated” aviation industry. In a market study released Thursday, the watchdog suggested a new class of airline that operates only in Canada but could have owners from outside its borders, […]

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8 h. ago Things to do in Edmonton this weekend: Alberta Circus Arts, Burton Cummings/Tom Cochrane and more

Alberta Circus Arts Festival: Bringing international productions for the first time — The Dust Palace from New Zealand and The Vessel Productions from Sweden — this ever-growing festival, full of industry training and workshops with amazing public shows on top celebrates its fourth year. One easy way in to sample the vibe is a 5 […]

Culture

8 h. ago Sigma7 Announces Partnership with R24 International to Elevate Travel Security Monitoring

NEW YORK — Sigma7, a global leader in risk management and resilience planning, today announced a strategic partnership with R24 International designed to strengthen travel security monitoring and alerts for corporations worldwide. Through this collaboration, Sigma7’s clients will gain access to advanced travel tracking and monitoring capabilities, helping organizations properly manage operational risks and safeguard […]

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9 h. ago Want to fix Canada’s air industry? More foreign owners needed: watchdog

Canada's Competition Bureau recommended the federal government allow up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of domestic-only airlines to spur competition.

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10 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Vancouver renaming street ‘šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmasəm’ puts people at risk

Good luck telling 911 your address

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12 h. ago Globalstar and Technosylva Support Global Wildfire Response and Firefighter Safety With Satellite

DUBLIN — Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces the continued global expansion of its collaboration with Technosylva, the leading provider of wildfire and extreme weather modeling and risk management. Technosylva’s integrated fire behavior modeling and incident management platforms are used by fire agencies across North America, Latin America, and Europe. […]

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13 h. ago AI can be used by hackers to attack many targets with speed and sophistication and a strong counter is needed against the threat, said Neil Beaton senior director business development at DRT Cyber, a

Artificial intelligence poses an unprecedented cyber security threat to business, industry and institutions, and London agencies will be given a crash course Thursday on how to guard against crippling attacks. AI can be used by hackers to attack targets with speed and sophistication and a strong counter is needed against the threat, said Neil Beaton, […]

Economics

15 h. ago Struggle to lift five kilograms? Your health could be at risk, study finds

Years-long study of more than 50,000 adults over 50 found that struggling to lift that weight was associated with a host of medical problems down the line

Science

15 h. ago Do you struggle to lift five kilograms? Your health could be at risk, study finds

Years-long study of more than 50,000 adults over 50 found that struggling to lift that weight was associated with a host of medical problems down the line

Science

17 h. ago Ottawa in ‘serious breach’ in allowing used choppers to patrol border, industry says

Black Hawks aren’t ideal for patrolling borders, one analyst said, because they’re expensive to operate and have limited range

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18 h. ago Australia’s Beef Industry Can Wait Out Trump Tariffs, Envoy Says

Australia should maintain its cautious approach to the Trump administration’s “reciprocal” tariffs, despite the potential impact on the beef industry which makes up a major part of the nation’s agricultural exports to the US, according to a government trade envoy.

Economics

26 h. ago Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are repeating their calls for federal support for energy projects and the abandonment of some industry regulations. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta’s Danielle Smith say if Prime Minister Mark Carney wants Canada to have the strongest G7 economy, he needs to repeal policies like the West […]

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27 h. ago Experts call on Alberta to make shingles vaccine more easily accessible for seniors

It is estimated around 60 per cent of Alberta's seniors has not been inoculated, as risk of contracting virus rises with age

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29 h. ago Wiretap investigation uncovers deadly tow truck turf war in Ontario

A major wiretap investigation has blown open a violent criminal network operating inside the Greater Toronto Area’s towing industry.

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