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Huge masses of foul-smelling seaweed in the Caribbean could cause headaches for sun-seekers
Every winter, millions of Canadians head down to the Caribbean. This year, however, tourists may have noticed something not-so-pleasant awaiting them on the beach: stinky, brown sargassum. What is it, and should you be concerned?
News Science March 25
Six months after Fiona, residents in N.L. coastal communities face tough decisions
Caroline Hillier
Radio What On Earth March 24
N.L. continues to bet big on the offshore, despite net zero commitments drawing closer
Terry Roberts
News Canada Nfld. & Labrador March 24
Northern Alberta residents demand answers from Imperial Oil after toxic leak from oilsands project
Julia Wong
News Canada Edmonton March 24

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