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Climate change is increasing the severity and reach of Canadian wildfires, experts say, as smoke hits Chicago again

CHICAGO -- Canada is experiencing one of its worst wildfire seasons in modern history, and experts said climate change is increasing the fires’ intensity, frequency and reach.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 17, 2023

8 of the best and most beautiful countries for wild camping

If you love getting away from it all, visit these countries which boast both jaw-dropping scenery and liberal camping laws

Advnture · Jul 17, 2023

Williams F1: Albon's calmness and confidence "spreading around the garage"

After playing a starring role in Canada, sealing six points for seventh place, Albon just missed out on the top 10 in Austria. But the Anglo-Thai driver took another haul of points with eighth at Silverstone to lift Williams above Alfa Romeo in the constructors' standings, delivering all of the…

Motorsport · Jul 17, 2023

Increasing monopoly power poses a threat to Canada's post-pandemic economic recovery

Canada is currently grappling with a significant economic issue: market concentration. A select few corporations dominate key sectors, leading to reduced competition, rising prices and limited purchase options for consumers.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2023

Halifax lawsuit shows why sex workers need legal protections

A sex worker in Halifax has successfully sued a client who refused to pay for her services. The defendant had tried to argue that because purchasing sex work is illegal in Canada, denying payment was not fraud because a contract cannot be enforceable.

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2023

Joining forces: How collaboration can help tackle Canada’s escalating wildfire threat

Wildfires have become a hot topic in Canada this year — and for good reason. Thousands of Canadians have been evacuated from their homes. Millions have experienced smoky skies and air quality advisories. More hectares of land in Canada were burned by mid-June than in any previous year since records…

The Conversation · Jul 16, 2023

Kentucky sets tone early, beats Africa to go perfect in GLOBL JAM pool play

No matter what happened in Kentucky’s pool-play finale at the GLOBL JAM on Saturday afternoon, the Wildcats knew they had already qualified for the event’s gold medal game set for the following night.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2023

Minnesota and Wisconsin issue air quality alerts amid a new round of Canada smoke

Parts of the Midwest are seeing unhealthy air quality this weekend, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana and the Dakotas. It can be most dangerous for kids, older people and other sensitive groups.

WEKU · Jul 15, 2023

Wildfire Season In West On The Verge Of Explosive Development

Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St

Zenger · Jul 15, 2023

A millennial entrepreneur who’s raised over $1.5 million for his 2 small businesses says he lives in his parents’ basement because nobody will give him a mortgage

This serial entrepreneur owns two small businesses, has raised upward of $1.5 million from private equity to date, and yet the bank won’t give him a mortgage.

Fortune · Jul 15, 2023