Quebec birth rate edges up to 1.36 in 2025, fueling policy debate on childcare, housing and parental leave Quebec birth rate at 1.36 in 2025 sparks debate over childcare, housing …
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India fertility rate falls to 1.9, below replacement level, signalling a major demographic shift India fertility rate drops to 1.9, below replacement 2.1, raising alarm over ageing population, potential labour …
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Alberta separatism support falls to 18% as polls show momentum fading Alberta separatism support has dropped to 18% in a new Ipsos poll, with referendum backing and UCP enthusiasm softening …
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Japan population decline deepens as census shows 123 million in 2025 Japan’s population fell to 123 million in 2025, down more than 3 million since 2020, highlighting a worsening Japan …
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Churchill Falls MOU fails Newfoundland and Labrador’s long-term interests, independent report finds
Independent panel says Churchill Falls–Gull Island memorandum fails Newfoundland and Labrador Independent panel finds Churchill Falls and Gull Island memorandum fails Newfoundland and Labrador’s long-term interests; urges renegotiation, energy strategy. …
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Hydro-Québec Churchill Falls documents ordered released after years of redactions Commission orders Hydro-Québec to disclose Churchill Falls documents, ending long redactions and renewing scrutiny of the 1969 power contract and …
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Grizzly bear bluff-charges hiker near Troll Falls in Kananaskis Grizzly bear bluff-charged a hiker near Troll Falls in Kananaskis on May 4, 2026, prompting Alberta Parks to issue warnings for …
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Calgary spring citizen survey finds trust rising but satisfaction with city services slips Calgary spring citizen survey shows trust in city hall rose to 54% while satisfaction with services fell …
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Tropical forest loss eased in 2025 but remains far above climate targets, study finds New report: tropical forest loss fell sharply in 2025 but stayed well above levels needed for …