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Disposal rates hit record low; new film permit process underway at SLRD

Disposal rates hit record low; new film permit process underway at SLRD

Staff noted they're unsure how much waste is being taken away and disposed of outside of the district by private entities
Snowmelt means possibly contaminated water being discharged from Yukon mine site

Snowmelt means possibly contaminated water being discharged from Yukon mine site

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says the spring snowmelt means a "large amount" of extra water is being managed at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster.
Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

Nenshi says Alberta premier's efforts backfired on the federal Conservative party

EDMONTON — In the wake of a federal election that saw the Liberals form a minority government, Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says it's clear Premier Danielle Smith's efforts to defuse a cross-border trade war backfired on the federal Conservative
Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves

Some Conservative MPs voice support for Poilievre as party stays silent on next moves

OTTAWA — Some Conservative MPs are expressing support for party leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost both the federal election and his own seat on Monday.

Lawmakers pass energy bill ending Ohio ratepayer charges that subsidize two unprofitable coal plants

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After years of attempts , Ohio lawmakers voted Wednesday to end the subsidy for two unprofitable Cold War-era coal plants that had cost Ohio ratepayers nearly $400,000 a day, after they were tucked into the tainted energy bill a
Democratic Leader Jeffries says Trump's 100 days filled with 'chaos, cruelty and corruption'

Democratic Leader Jeffries says Trump's 100 days filled with 'chaos, cruelty and corruption'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bringing the kind of punch many voters are demanding, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Wednesday that President Donald Trump's 100 days in office have been an assault of Americans' very way of life and promised Democrats i
Defeated Manitoba Tory leadership candidate wants to win seat in byelection

Defeated Manitoba Tory leadership candidate wants to win seat in byelection

WINNIPEG — Wally Daudrich, who was recently defeated in the race to lead Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives, says he remains a "loyal" member of the party and still plans on seeking the Tory nomination to run in a byelection.
North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEI

North Carolina is pursuing its own restrictions amid Trump's pushback against DEI

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Following the lead of several conservative states and the president himself, North Carolina Republican lawmakers have advanced their own bills that target diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Federal election results should motivate Conservatives to 'soul search': Houston

Federal election results should motivate Conservatives to 'soul search': Houston

HALIFAX — The Liberals' election win on Monday should prompt some “soul searching” by the national Conservative party, says Nova Scotia’s Progressive Conservative premier.
Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. Things got 'weird' as some sided with Democrats

Montana Republicans dominated the 2024 election. Things got 'weird' as some sided with Democrats

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Following Montana Republicans' dominance in the fall election, a group of GOP lawmakers kicked off the 2025 Legislature with an unexpected move: ceding power to Democrats.