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Wild pigs spread north, pose new threat to Canadian farmers

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Lucas Gomes
Wild pigs, an invasive species commonly known as boar or feral hogs, have spread across Canadian provinces, causing damage to farmers’ crops and livestock. Wild boars were first brought to Canada from Europe in...
Teegan Gillich
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Tree planting, or a student’s paradise

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Lucas Gomes
For most students, summer jobs are a source of income. I’ve been fortunate enough to discover one that is more than just a lucrative paycheque — it doubles as a source of fulfilment. Just before...
Teegan Gillich
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Study abroad and thank yourself

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Lucas Gomes
In late April 2022, I submitted a last-minute application to study abroad. Today, I write from my dorm room desk in Belgium. I was longing for a change of environment as I became burnt out...
Jenna Solomon
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Historic environmental agreement struck at COP15

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Lucas Gomes
The 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, hosted by Canada in Montreal, Que., concluded on Dec. 19 with the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Representatives from 188...
Jenna Solomon
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Brazil elects Lula to stay green

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Lucas Gomes
Brazilian left-wing candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva — popularly known as “Lula” — defeated right-wing incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s national elections on Oct. 30. The victory turns over a new page for Brazilians...
Dallin Chicoine
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The end of an aura and one candidate’s pledge for change

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Lucas Gomes
I took a four-month hiatus from Winnipeg this summer, working in four different provinces across Canada.  As a native Winnipegger of 20 years, I hold a certain gratitude and admiration for this city, as it...
Dallin Chicoine
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