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Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Trudeau says Trump's comments on 51st state 'flattering' but a 'non-starter'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says talk of Canada becoming the 51st state is a distraction from more pressing threats of U.S tariffs on Canada and their likely impact.
Third attempt to cap 95-year-old well south of Calgary starts this month

Third attempt to cap 95-year-old well south of Calgary starts this month

The well is leaking methane and releases the amount of gas a barbecue would use in one hour on the highest setting, the Orphan Well Association said. 
Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Minister says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and B.C. to deploy in California

Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan says dozens of firefighters from Alberta and British Columbia will help fight wildfires in California, and the federal government is co-ordinating efforts with the provinces to deploy resources.
With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

With Conservatives promising to 'defund,' could the next election kill the CBC?

In late 2023, Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said it was time for the federal government to redefine what the CBC does and how it does it.
B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

B.C. researchers aim to make the perfect T-shirt — from lumber

The bid to locally produce a sustainable high-end textile is still in its early stages, but researchers hope to have enough material to create prototypes within a year.
Two youth plead not guilty in brutal attack on woman near Long Island Lake

Two youth plead not guilty in brutal attack on woman near Long Island Lake

A lawyer for a third youth involved in the case is in resolution discussions with the Crown.
Alberta gym goers turn to AI in pursuit of fitness goals

Alberta gym goers turn to AI in pursuit of fitness goals

Technology can help create individual workout plans, but trainers say it lacks personal touch
Underwater volcano off B.C. coast primed to erupt

Underwater volcano off B.C. coast primed to erupt

The Axial Seamount is not expected to threaten human population centres but it could help scientists forecast the eruption of more dangerous volcanoes.
Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Canada as a 51st state? Republicans would never win another general election

Canada as the 51st state would doom the Republican Party. If Donald Trump cannot understand he’s taunting useful U.S. allies with annexation threats, he could at least follow his electoral instincts.
Five clear signs it's time to sell your car

Five clear signs it's time to sell your car

CarGurus provides a list of five telltale signs it might be time to sell your car.
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