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Canada Wildfires Raise Threat of Another Oil-Sands Shutdown

Energy analyst counsels clients to “pray for rain,” while Fort McMurray residents rehearse lessons learned from the 2016 blaze.

Businessweek · May 24, 2023

Mary Simon Is Leading Indigenous Peoples to New Heights

She’s out-debated politicians and outmanoeuvred diplomats. Now, Canada’s first Inuk governor general sets her sights on reconciliation

The Walrus · May 24, 2023

A TikTok model made viral videos of her grandmother’s choice to die. Here’s why

Ali Tate Cutler tells Chelsea Ritschel her TikTok videos of her grandmother’s decision to seek euthanasia are about being ‘in awe of watching this person choose their own way out with dignity and with sovereign choice’

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Heavy rains in Canada offer relief from wildfires but could lead to flooding

Crews hope wet weather could be ‘turning point’ after worst start to fire season on record in which area the size of Wales has burned

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2023

Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues

Non-medical cannabis has been legal in Canada since 2018. Although a primary motivation for legalization was to enhance public awareness of the health risks associated with cannabis use, the Canadian government’s online resources regarding cannabis harms may not reveal the full picture.

The Conversation · May 23, 2023

Canada's govt did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling- rapporteur

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government did not knowingly ignore intelligence of Chinese meddling, said a special rapporteur named to investigate media leaks alleging China had sought to influence elections and policy.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

Are We Seeing a Surge in Labour Unrest?

From Starbucks to the Public Service Alliance of Canada, workers are organizing and rallying

The Walrus · May 23, 2023

Tesla Ships EVs From China To Canada Again: Musk Said Not To US

Earlier reports said Tesla would ship EVs from China to the US, and CEO Elon Musk replied that the reports were false. Now we have another shipment to Canada.

InsideEVs · May 23, 2023

Michael Beale opens up on letting Scott Arfield leave Rangers

The former Canada international will depart Ibrox when his contract expires at the end of this month.

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023

States bordering Lake Superior could have as much nickel as Russia, Canada

WASHINGTON — The Lake Superior region could be home to as much nickel as Russia or Canada, some of the largest nickel producers in the world, according to estimates by the United States Geological Survey.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023