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I spent years fighting wildfires in Alberta. Now I live with severe PTSD

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Thousands of wells orphaned this year has increased total costs 50% from last year, hitting...

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Toronto renters are too hot. Whose job is it to keep them cool?

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El Niño is putting pressure on neighbourhoods that lack green space and residents that lack...

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