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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 …

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 …