As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk

Blanchard’s Cricket frog is so small that he can fit in his thumb, and the distinctive so -called that he would name the listening, if he had not recently declared extinct in his wetland habitat of the southwest wetlands of the southwest Ontario. Thomas Hossie, a biology assistant professor who studies amphibians at the University…

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New Alberta referendum rules looming as calls for separation met with opposition petition

While Canada prepares on Tuesday to blow 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize the rules, which makes it easier to have a celebration of own independence. As of Friday, the conservative government united by Prime Minister Danielle Smith is officially lowering the threshold required for citizens to initiate a referendum throughout…

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Doctors, writers and a UFC champion among 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada

Governor General Mary Simon has announced 83 citations to the order of Canada, a list that includes doctors, diplomats, athletes and authors. Simon’s office announced two new companions: the highest level of the Order of Canada, 19 officers and 62 members, the level of introductory honor in the order. An appointment is a promotion within…

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