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Climate change could mean fewer 'date nights' for Arctic ground squirrels: study

Climate change could mean fewer 'date nights' for Arctic ground squirrels: study

As temperatures rise in the North, scientists say it's affecting how Arctic ground squirrels hibernate — and it could have serious consequences for the species.
Mechanical podium, playfully dubbed 'explodium,' aims to even B.C.'s political field

Mechanical podium, playfully dubbed 'explodium,' aims to even B.C.'s political field

VICTORIA — It was a sizable British Columbia political issue that called for a one-size-fits-all solution, says Premier David Eby, who at six foot seven inches is the province's tallest leader.
Early snowmelt in Western mountains means drier summers, more wildfire risk: study

Early snowmelt in Western mountains means drier summers, more wildfire risk: study

VANCOUVER — Leaner snowpack in Western Canada and United States mountain ranges is causing drier summers and increasing wildfire risk, says a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Mexican authorities make arrest in mid-May killing of Quebec man in seaside town

Mexican authorities make arrest in mid-May killing of Quebec man in seaside town

Mexican authorities have made an arrest in the killing of a Quebec man earlier this month in the Pacific coast beach town of Puerto Escondido.
Firefighters stamp out Montreal heritage building blaze 42 hours after it ignited

Firefighters stamp out Montreal heritage building blaze 42 hours after it ignited

MONTREAL — A fire that swept through a heritage building in downtown Montreal was brought under control Saturday about 42 hours after it first began, the city's fire department said.
Quebec toddler dies after falling into grain mixer in farm accident

Quebec toddler dies after falling into grain mixer in farm accident

SAINT-LIN-LAURENTIDES, Que. — Quebec provincial police say a two-year-old girl has died after falling into a grain mixer on a farm north of Montreal.
StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

StatCan report casts clouds on claims of a widespread labour shortage in Canada

OTTAWA — A new report is casting doubt on the idea that Canada is facing a widespread labour shortage and bolsters the arguments by some labour economists that high job vacancies aren't due to a shortage of workers.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $60 million draw. However, one of six available Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each was won by a ticket holder in Ontario.
UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest

A Vancouver man has died while trying to pursue his lifelong dream of climbing Mount Everest.
Singh asks Trudeau for certain conditions before getting security clearance

Singh asks Trudeau for certain conditions before getting security clearance

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is asking the prime minister to allow more members of his party to be briefed on foreign interference attempts, after the leaders of the Conservatives and Bloc Québécois declined to obtain the required security clear