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This red retardant is crucial in the fight against wildfires. But is it also harming the environment?

Dropping fire retardant solutions from planes is a crucial strategy in wildfire fighting, but some experts are concerned about their impact on the environment, including aquatic ecosystems. Once dropped, these retardants leave a rust-coloured or pinkish liquid coating on roads, roofs, and vegetation. This technique, commonly used since the mid …

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Sudanese Canadians say barriers to filing federal paperwork are harming efforts to get loved ones safe refuge

Some Sudanese Canadians are calling out Ottawa for rejecting their applications to privately sponsor loved ones fleeing conflict without making it clear what’s missing in their paperwork or how they can fix any errors.  Samah Mahmoud is a London, Ont., immigration consultant whose own application for her sister was rejected. Mahmoud …

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