Environment

Canadian scientists are racing to test a remedy that they hope will save bats from a deadly fungus that has already killed millions of the winged mammals across the continent.

NANTON, Alta. — Helicopters rescued several workers Wednesday as residents were ordered to leave their homes because of a wind-whipped wildfire burning in southwestern Alberta.

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan appointed his top deputy Wednesday to review the "integrity" of British Columbia's animal testing laboratory after concerns were raised about a potential conflict of interest in test results done on farmed salmon.

CALGARY — TransCanada Corp. is offloading its only solar power holdings in a $540-million deal as it moves against the industry trend of investing more in renewables.

TORONTO — Six influential Canadians from the circles of sports, entertainment and culture will be added to Canada's Walk of Fame next month.

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FREDERICTON — Irving Oil says any New Brunswick carbon plan needs to allow the province's businesses to remain competitive.

VICTORIA — Hunters in British Columbia kill up to 300 grizzly bears every year, but it is habitat loss that is actually the greatest threat to the imposing predators, says auditor general Carol Bellringer in a report.

WINNIPEG — Manitobans won't have to pay a health-care premium — for now. Brian Pallister says he's ruling out premiums in his first term as premier after seeing the results of an online survey with 18,000 respondents.

TORONTO — Ontario must do more to address pollution affecting Indigenous communities, the province's environmental watchdog said in a report released Tuesday that sharply criticized the government for long ignoring the issue.