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Illegal drone flight near Lake Louise, Alta., highlights risks for helicopters, rescue crews
Last year, a man was fined $2,000 for illegally flying a drone near Lake Louise. Parks Canada and aviation experts say drones can force helicopters to land, disrupt rescue flights and, in some cases, cause serious or fatal accidents. Source link
'A better way of life’: Ochapowace stabilization centre aims to fill gap between detox and treatment
Ochapowace First Nation has opened a new facility for people who have gone through detox and are waiting to get into a treatment centre. Patients can stay for up to two weeks and will have access to health care, therapy and spiritual care. Source link
Canada's Mboko upsets Keys, advances to Adelaide semifinals
Canada’s Victoria Mboko has earned a spot in yet another semifinal. The 19-year-old tennis phenom from Toronto outlasted American Madison Keys for a 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 quarterfinals win at the Adelaide International tennis tournament on Thursday. Source link
For 2026, LEDs are in. Fluorescent bulbs are really out
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at what’s behind a new ban on compact fluorescent light bulbs, and what it tells us about other green technologies; consider why ski lift ticket prices have skyrocketed; and see how wildfire protection for humans can benefit birds and bears. Source link
Nigerian star forward Esther Okoronkwo extends contract with AFC Toronto
Esther Okoronkwo, who helped Nigeria to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title last July, is now under contract with the Northern Super League’s AFC Toronto through 2027. Source link
Alberta health officials to deliver update on hospital capacity as doctors declare crisis
Albertans will get an update Thursday on the state of the province’s acute care system as frontline doctors continue to declare that provincial hospitals are dangerously overcrowded. Source link
School absenteeism is growing across Canada and skyrocketing in these Quebec districts
The rate of school absenteeism has grown over the last few years, according to public school district data obtained by CBC News. Some kids are now relying on organizations after missing months, even years of school. Source link