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Heavy rain and wind to hit B.C. coast overnight, Environment Canada warns
A storm system is forecast to bring up to 100 millimetres of rain and strong winds to coastal B.C. from Monday night into Tuesday.
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Environment
Study finds Fort McKay faces severe dust pollution overlooked by Alberta monitoring
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Science
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Weather
August was the hottest month on record globally, report finds
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Housing
Economists say homeownership bundles two decisions as stocks outpace housing
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iGaming
Polymarket odds favour Anthropic for best AI model in 2026
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Housing
Nova Scotia tops Canada for highest average asking rent for fourth straight month
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Housing
CIBC mortgage rates tied to prime rate amid variable-rate risks
The bank's prime rate, currently 4.45 percent, directly influences variable-rate mortgage costs for borrowers.
Environment
Bristol-led drone swarm wins $500,000 wildfire detection prize
The autonomous system identified and responded to simulated fires within 10 minutes during a final challenge in Alaska.
Housing
Ontario shortens eviction notice period for unpaid rent to seven days
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Environment
Phantom Creek Estates raises $250,000 at anniversary gala for music and wildfire relief
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