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Every winter, Canadian rivers produce giant spinning circles of ice. Scientists now know why

In the colder parts of Canada, winter occasionally produces a sight that seems more suited to a drawing than a river. A large disc of ice appears on the water, almost perfectly round, turning so slowly that its movement is easy to miss. These formations have been reported in places…

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Meta announces $9.17 billion Canada AI data center that will consume electricity equal to 800,000 homes

Meta will invest C$13 billion to build its first Canadian AI data center in Alberta. This massive facility will require electricity equivalent to 800,000 homes. The company plans to offset energy use with renewable projects and minimize water consumption. Alberta's affordable energy and colder climate made it an attractive location…

The Economic Times

Meta announces its first data center in Canada — estimated $9 billion 1GW Alberta mega facility sees the AI expansion cross the border

The 1GW facility will be built outside of Edmonton, and is predicted to create about 300 operational jobs once completed.

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New provincial laws are making it harder to access government records in Canada

Access to information and freedom of information (FOI) laws allow citizens to request records held by public bodies, including governments. FOI legislation is founded on the idea that Canadian citizens have the right to know what their governments are doing, and to hold them accountable for it.

The Conversation

Meta plans biggest AI data centre outside US in Canada with $9.1bn investment

Meta will pour more than $9.1bn (€8.4bn) into a new artificial intelligence data centre in Alberta, Canada — its largest outside the United States — powered by a dedicated natural gas plant.

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US Stock Market: Meta unveils C$13 billion AI data centre in Canada; stock in focus

Meta Platforms will invest C$13 billion in its first Canadian data centre. This facility in Sturgeon County, Alberta, will support artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. The project highlights Alberta's energy advantages and favourable business environment for technology firms.

The Economic Times

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States

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Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta has doubled down on AI, pledging hundreds of billions of dollars to build large AI data centers in the U.S. The Alberta announcement represents the company's 33rd data center ‌globally.

The Economic Times

Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centers

Big Tech companies are increasing their presence at the Calgary Stampede. Alberta is actively seeking data center investment, offering affordable power and cold climates. Google, Meta, and Amazon are showing interest in the province's development opportunities. The government plans a major investment announcement in the technology sector soon. Pembina Pipeline…

The Economic Times

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets

The Independent UK

New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns

Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseas

The Guardian - US

Trump Once Said the US Did Not Need Canadian Goods— Now Mark Carney's New Oil Pipeline Could Open Exports Beyond US

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday unveiled plans for a new oil pipeline in Canada’s Alberta Province to the country’s west coast, along the Pacific Ocean, which could open doors to oil exports to Asia.

Benzinga

What is Anaxyrus boreas? Why the Western toad is now considered Canada’s most genetically distinct animal

Canada's wildlife boasts a surprising new champion: the Western toad. Researchers have identified a population in Alberta as Canada's most genetically distinct animal, a unique trait developed through long-term isolation. This discovery highlights the importance of protecting this species, particularly the Alberta group, for its significant contribution to the toad's…

The Economic Times

$B.C. and Alberta fall behind on fracking safety distances for residents$

B.C. and Alberta fall behind on fracking safety distances for residents

In May, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to double the capacity of Canada’s electricity grid by 2050, using natural gas in the name of “powering Canada strong.” Almost all Canadian natural gas these days is derived from hydraulic fracturing — known as fracking — an industrial process involving large…

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The Independent UK

Carney says northern British Columbia tanker ban will stay as Canada pursues Alberta pipeline

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says a proposed pipeline to carry Alberta oil to the Pacific Coast would preserve a longstanding ban on oil tankers off northern British Columbia, as his government addresses environmental concerns and while seeking to ease separatist tensions in oil-rich Alberta

The Conversation

Should AI chatbots simulate care for students? Alberta teachers say no

Should schools allow AI systems that don’t just answer students, but appear to care for them?

The Conversation

An Alberta school chat listed girls to assault. The response shows Canada still has a rape culture problem

Gender-based violence researchers, feminists and activists use the term “rape culture” to describe a society where violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people is normalized, victims are blamed and perpetrators are routinely excused.

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Gravel World Series: Gabby Traxler and Carter Nieuwesteeg win in 'gnarliest conditions' at Ghost of the Gravel in Canada

Traxler goes solo for home race win in Alberta while men's competition decided in two-up sprint

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The Independent UK

Video shows terrifying moments of Montreal shooting that left two victims dead as possible incel manifesto revealed

The Quebec coroner identified the alleged shooter as 25-year-old Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, of Lethbridge, Alberta

The Conversation

Canada’s AI strategy must reckon with the environmental implications of data centres

When Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation went to court recently to challenge Alberta’s handling of the proposed Wonder Valley AI Data Centre Park project, the dispute underscored a question that is increasingly difficult to ignore: What does Canada’s artificial intelligence future require from land, water and energy systems?

The Conversation

Why Albertans are seeking a referendum on separation from Canada

Albertans will head to the polls in October for what has been referred to as a “referendum on a referendum”. They will be asked to choose between two options: should Alberta remain a province of Canada, or should their province begin the legal process to hold a binding referendum on…

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Why Edmonton Businesses Are Losing Ground to Vancouver Competitors (And How to Fix It)

Edmonton has no shortage of ambitious companies. From energy sector consultancies to independent trades operations, professional services firms, and a growing roster of tech startups, the city's business community is competitive, resourceful, and increasingly digital-first. And yet, when you pull back the curtain on organic search visibility across major Canadian…

Reason

Two Potential Upcoming Canadian Secession Referenda and the Broader Issues they Raise

Two Canadian provinces - Alberta and Quebec - may hold secession referenda in the near future. The issues at stake have broader implications for the morality of secession and other matters.

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Canada’s Online Casino Market Keeps Expanding as Provinces Push for Stronger Regulation

Since 2022, when it opened a regulated local online casino market, Ontario's provincial government has added an extra $2 billion USD in tax revenue to its coffers. Money that was before flowing out of Canada to offshore casino operators. And the market is still growing strong.

France 24

Offshore detention hubs: Europe turns to Trump-style tactics on migration

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, June 2: The European Union approves the creation of offshore "return hubs" to where failed asylum seekers could be sent. The British papers focus on a new trove of documents pertaining to Peter Mandelson, the former ambassador to the US. The Canadian province of Alberta will…

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