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PoliticsFederal government announces Pacific Link oil pipeline
The federal government has announced the Pacific Link oil pipeline, a 1,200-kilometre project stretching from Alberta to British Columbia. Designated a project of national interest, it is expected to carry one million barrels daily. B.C. agreed to a prosperity agreement that allows pipeline proposals without provincial support, ensuring compensation for environmental risks.
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PoliticsAdvocates ask federal government to probe Alberta, Saskatchewan transgender laws
Advocates are urging the federal government to launch an inquiry into laws in Alberta and Saskatchewan that they argue infringe on the human rights of transgender people. The laws concern school policies, sports participation, and medical care for youth.
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HealthYu Yung Wang charged with arson in 2020 Burnaby Hospital fire
Yu Yung Wang, 29, has been charged with arson and disregard for human life in connection with a 2020 fire at Burnaby Hospital. The incident forced the emergency department to close and contributed to a deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
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Business & EconomyAlberta launches portal for businesses affected by US tariffs
The Government of Alberta has launched an online portal for businesses to report the impacts of U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs. The feedback will help the province identify sector-specific effects and coordinate its response.
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Science & TechCaver freed from Alberta cave using new underground radio
A caver was extricated from a tight squeeze in Alberta's Rats Nest Cave on August 15, 2026, with the help of a newly deployed underground radio system. The operation involved multiple rescue teams and firefighters.
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