The chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) says the $50,000 fine the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has levied against Imperial Oil for allowing wastewater to leak from its Kearl mine into the Athabasca River is insufficient to deter future leakages.
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Montreal’s Plan to Eliminate Tour Guide Licensing Sparks Concerns Over Tour Quality
The City of Montreal’s plan to drop the licensing requirement for tour guides is raising concerns within the industry about the potential impact on the quality and accuracy of city tours.
Toronto police investigating after ride wristbands reportedly stolen from CNE
Toronto police are investigating after a number of ride wristbands were reportedly stolen from the Canadian National Exhibition last month.
Via Rail passenger recounts 10-hour delay after train breaks down on its way to Quebec City
Rudy El Maghariki and his sister, who is visiting Canada, were among the many passengers stranded for about 10 hours on a Via Rail train bound for Quebec City.
What’s the best thing about the Paris Fair? Depends who’s answering
Weather over the Labour Day weekend was perfect for thousands of people who attended the 166th annual Paris Fair. Attending the fair is a tradition for many, marking an end to the summer and the beginning of a new school year for children. Brooklyn Ward, aged 18, of Langton competed in the barrel racing event […]
3 youth reportedly targeted in St. Albert shooting, 1 in hospital
A youth is in hospital with serious injuries after what appears to be a drive-by-shooting in St. Albert on Monday morning.
B.C. swimmer wins Canada’s first Paralympic gold medal in Paris
Nicholas Bennett won Canada’s first gold medal of the Paralympic Games on Monday.
Kidney Walk returns to Chatham with a new energy
The Kidney Walk is making a return to Chatham on Saturday and some women who have walked the walk are leading the way.
Road closures and congestion coming to Stanley Park this week, city says
Vancouver’s park board is warning drivers that traffic coming in and out of Stanley Park will get congested over the next week due to events taking place in the area.
Shelter-in-place issued for Cold Lake military base: RCMP
RCMP are searching for a person, believed to be armed, on the Cold Lake military base.