🏛️ Government & Politics
- Alberta's new three-in-one ID rule is tripping up married women renewing licences. Since July 2 the province added health-care numbers and citizenship markers to driver licences, and registries are asking for matching documents; Christine Orme said on Aug. 7 she was told to produce an original marriage certificate she does not have and faced a $45 application that takes 45 days, while her licence expires Aug. 30.
- Statistics Canada reports Canadians are becoming less accepting of gender diversity. The national data set from Statistics Canada shows a measurable shift in attitudes toward gender diversity across Canada, according to the agency's release, with the report framed as a nationwide trend by Statistics Canada.
- Alberta toxic-algae outbreaks can now be tracked using satellite imagery online. Provincial outbreaks of toxic algae in Alberta are being monitored with satellite imagery that is now available online, according to the dispatch about the new tracking capability for Alberta water bodies.
🎨 Community & Culture
- Tiny species are missing from restored forests and wetlands, scientists report. Restoration projects are not yet returning small species to restored forests and wetlands, with researchers noting that tiny, beautiful species are absent from some restored habitats in the study described.
- Professional downsizers offer help for people struggling to part with prized possessions. Experts say hiring professionals can aid people who find letting go of belongings difficult, according to the feature on using professional downsizers.
