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February 27th 2025

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Vancouver Island community puts beavers to work on climate risks Natural solutions, such as encouraging beaver activity and integrating rain gardens, will be paired with infrastructure improvements that balance ecological and community needs to protect the Xwémalhkwu from flooding. Rochelle Baker News, Climate Solutions Reporting, Island Insider \| February 27th 2025

New poll indicates a tight race in upcoming federal election A new survey from Ipsos released this week suggests that if an election were held today, 38 per cent of Canadians would support the Liberals and 36 per cent would back the Conservatives. Sarah Ritchie News \| February 26th 2025

Psst. I know where you can buy a Mexican cauliflower I’m under no illusion my picayune consumer vegetable protest will deliver the death blow to Trump’s trade war. That is the role of our government and its much bigger clout. Adrienne Tanner Opinion \| February 27th 2025

Tariffs will come, but there is still room to negotiate: White House The White House official said that, as of now, tariffs against Canada would be going ahead Tuesday. That could change, the official added, depending on the outcome of ongoing negotiations. Kelly Geraldine Malone News \| February 26th 2025

Canada's disaster funding finally embraces 'build back better' By modifying the federal disaster to also focus on pre-disaster prevention, the new program will foster a culture of proactive preparedness. Brent Doberstein Opinion \| February 27th 2025

Droughts are getting worse. Is fog-farming a fix? Tapping low-hanging clouds could be a cheap way to boost dwindling water supplies, according to new research. Matt Simon News \| February 27th 2025

Debate reveals how Liberal leadership contenders would confront Trump threats Presumed front-runner and former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland clashed over the Liberal government's record of economic management Kyle Duggan, Maura Forrest News, Politics \| February 26th 2025

Conservatives say Carney is being 'sneaky' about his asset disclosure and compliance. Here are the rules In a series of press conferences in recent weeks, the federal Conservatives have demanded that Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney comply with the conflict of interest rules that apply to members of Parliament and cabinet ministers. Sarah Ritchie News, Politics \| February 26th 2025

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