1 week ago National park in Toronto just got a huge shoutout from National Geographic

An urban park in Toronto just received a special mention from the American magazine, National Geographic, thanks to its accessibility, plant and animal biodiversity, and mixed-surface trails. The article, titled "Here are 10 national parks in Canada you need to visit," released on Tuesday, spotlights the 37 national parks, 11 national park preserves, and 168 national historic sites within Canada. Noting that all 10 provinces and three territories are represented within the National Park System, the publication writes that the country has a "bounty that can feel overwhelming to visitors choosing where to start," although there are 10 distinct parks that are worth a shoutout, including Toronto's very own Rouge National Urban Park. Listed at #5, the 19,521-acre park was recognized for its accessibility year-round and described as "nature on the city's edge." National Geographic highlights the fact that it is ...

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2 w. ago Pakistan’s Punjab province battered by its biggest flood with 2 million people at risk

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is dealing with the biggest flood in its history, a senior official said Sunday, as water levels of rivers rise to all-time highs. Global warming has worsened monsoon rains this year in Pakistan, one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change, according to a new study. […]

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2 w. ago B.C. receiving initial payment of $3.6B in tobacco settlement money

B.C. has begun to receive the initial payment from its multi-billion-dollar share of the settlement in a pan-Canadian lawsuit against big tobacco.

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2 w. ago Money begins rolling out to provinces in ‘historic’ tobacco settlement

Money from a historic tobacco settlement is set to roll out to provinces and territories, but advocates are concerned about how the money will be spent.

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2 w. ago Alberta set to receive more than $783 million from tobacco settlement, uncertain how it'll be used

Anti-smoking advocates want money spent on cessation programs, including for vaping

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2 w. ago Where’s the Commitment? Provincial Silence on Big Tobacco Payouts Leaves Canadians Wondering if Lung Health Will be Left Behind, Says National Lung Health Alliance

NLHA: “For decades, lung health charities have shouldered the responsibility of caring for Canadians with tobacco-related disease” TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Friday, August 29, the provinces and territories are expected to receive their initial share of funds from Canada’s historic $32.5 billion Big Tobacco Settlement. This milestone transfer marks the beginning of […]

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2 w. ago Advocates seeking more mitigation efforts as provinces await smoking lawsuit cash

MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday. In March, an Ontario judge sanctioned a $32.5-billion plan requiring three major tobacco companies to pay out billions of dollars in compensation to […]

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