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Coquihalla Canyon Park, Othello Tunnels set to reopen 2.5 years after flood
The 2021 flood damaged more than 30 sites at the park, including the Othello Tunnels. Restoration work is expected to be completed and part of the park reopened by mid-July.https://globalnews.ca/news/10578524/coquihalla-canyon-park-othello-tunnels-reopen/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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Calling all birders! Amateurs asked to help spot 126 ‘lost’ bird species
Citizen scientists can keep their eyes and ears open for a bunch of bird species that haven’t been documented in more than 10 years.https://globalnews.ca/news/10576317/search-for-lost-birds-species-citizen-scientists-endangered-extinct/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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‘Try to hit pause’: Concern over copycats when B.C. whale videos go viral
A new campaign is hoping to prevent social media shares from encouraging people to get close to whales in B.C., in contravention of federal regulations.https://globalnews.ca/news/10576211/b-c-whales-viral-videos-social-media-pause/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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Calgarians finding creative ways to save water as restrictions continue
From collecting rainwater for plants and the garden, to saving running water from the shower heating up for other uses — Calgarians are getting creative with their conservation.https://globalnews.ca/news/10574534/calgary-water-conservation-ideas/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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Making Peterborough facilities more energy efficient to cost millions: study
The city’s largest energy emitters are the operations centre, city hall, bus and airport terminals, the art gallery and four arenas. The cost to retrofit all nine is $56 million.https://globalnews.ca/news/10572995/making-peterborough-facilities-energy-efficient-cost-study/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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Calgary cat owner warns others after pet killed by bobcat
A Calgary cat owner is warning others after she believes her beloved pet was one of several attacked and killed in a field right by her home.https://globalnews.ca/news/10571941/calgary-cat-owner-warns-others-after-pet-killed-by-bobcat/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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Fort Good Hope wildfire forces evacuation of Northwest Territories town
A wildfire reached Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories and forced the town to evacuate. On Monday morning no buildings had been lost but an official warned there is risk.https://globalnews.ca/news/10570717/fort-good-hope-wildfire-evacuation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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Indigenous-Asian garden opens in Montreal’s Chinatown
A new community garden was inaugurated in Montreal’s Chinatown. A first-of-its-kind in Quebec hosts both Asian and Indigenous plants and aims to connect different communities.https://globalnews.ca/news/10569233/indigenous-asian-garden-chinatown/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=wordpress
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Landslide risk warning issued for post-wildfire areas in Shuswap
Environment Canada is forecasting widespread showers from Saturday to Monday, with rainfall totals of 5-10 mm, though downpours could see 25 mm.https://bit.ly/3VsXwMe
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‘Unwanted onlookers’: Wreck Beach petition aims to have large logs returned
Wreck Beach has long been a popular spot for beachgoers, where clothing and bathing suits are optional.https://bit.ly/4epjcBO