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'Renewable natural gas' boom coming, advocates say, as companies turn waste into fuel

'Renewable natural gas' boom coming, advocates say, as companies turn waste into fuel

CALGARY — Chase Edgelow is on a mission to acquire vast quantities of garbage. His company, Vancouver-based EverGen Infrastructure Corp., was founded just two years ago and has already snapped up two organic waste processing facilities in B.C.
Alberta first responder and mother of five keeps it real on new podcast

Alberta first responder and mother of five keeps it real on new podcast

First responder and mother of five Sammy Eh's podcast focusses on mental health, which which she says helps her cope with her own PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Canadian cancer survivor and marathon fundraiser, Steve Fonyo dead at 56

Canadian cancer survivor and marathon fundraiser, Steve Fonyo dead at 56

Steve Fonyo, who lost his leg to cancer as a child and ran a marathon across Canada to raise millions for cancer research, has died.
What you need to know about mischief charges and the Ottawa protests

What you need to know about mischief charges and the Ottawa protests

Some of the most high-profile organizers of protests against government and COVID-19 mandates in Ottawa are facing charges that include mischief and counselling to commit mischief.
Cost of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion soars 70 per cent to $21.4 billion

Cost of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion soars 70 per cent to $21.4 billion

An eye-popping 70 per cent increase in the projected price tag for the Trans Mountain expansion was met Friday by jeers from environmental groups and a pledge from the federal government to put no additional public money toward the project.
Gender diversity remains elusive at senior levels of Corporate Canada, says survey

Gender diversity remains elusive at senior levels of Corporate Canada, says survey

Organizations have accelerated inclusion and Environmental, Social, Corporate (ESG) efforts, but Corporate Canada still has ways to go when it comes to advancing gender diversity at the leadership level, a new survey has found.
Parliamentary budget office says homes are less affordable despite low interest rates

Parliamentary budget office says homes are less affordable despite low interest rates

The parliamentary budget officer is warning that home ownership has become even less affordable through the pandemic for the average buyer, who may find it even tougher to get into the market unless prices drop.
Several powdered infant formulas recalled due to salmonella contamination

Several powdered infant formulas recalled due to salmonella contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says several Abbot brand powdered infant formula products sold across the country are being recalled because of possible microbial contamination.
Alberta cookbook author Julie Van Rosendaal bakes up a winner with The Kitchen Club

Alberta cookbook author Julie Van Rosendaal bakes up a winner with The Kitchen Club

Free weekly Zoom cooking/baking classes for kids and teens hosted by cookbook author and food personality, Julie Van Rosendaal, are a big hit.
Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan politicians condemn violence at Coastal GasLink construction site in northern B.C.

Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan politicians condemn violence at Coastal GasLink construction site in northern B.C.

Politicians are denouncing what police have called a violent confrontation in separate attacks against officers and employees at a construction site for a natural gas pipeline being built across northern British Columbia.
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