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Paths carved into boreal peatlands for oil and gas exploration could be speeding up climate change: study

Thousands of lines carved into Canada’s boreal peatlands for oil and gas exploration could be speeding up climate change, suggests a new study from University of Waterloo researchers. Known as “seismic lines,” they have been carved through the forests of B.C., Saskatchewan and especially Alberta for accommodating oil and gas …

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After deadly protests, more Iranian women choosing to defy hijab law despite the dangers

“Because it’s Iran. And I have to live here.”  That was the explanation offered by a young woman in Tehran earlier this week when she was asked why she declined to do an anonymous, audio-only interview with a CBC News journalist from abroad.  What she wasn’t afraid to do, however, …

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6th person dead in hospital after fatal collision in Mapleton, Ont.: OPP

Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A sixth person is dead after a fatal two vehicle collision in Mapleton, Ont. last week, …

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