CBC News (cbc.ca)
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const result = await firecrawl.scrape({
alexandria: {
provider: "cbc-ca",
capability: "news/search_articles",
options: {
query: "Edmonton budget",
section: "news",
sort: "newest",
},
},
});This is a sample shape. Press Run to see live data from CBC News (cbc.ca).
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"description": "The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says the next city budget should be fiscally responsible and focused on core services while also investing in initiatives that will grow the economy.",
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"title": "Basic repairs, downtown investment on Edmonton business group's budget wish list",
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"description": "Councillors narrowly approved a motion to break down how much it would cost to launch a fare gate pilot project at one downtown LRT station. The viability of the project will be determined during budget deliberations in November.",
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"description": "Edmonton-based Studio Reset was founded by developers with years of experience working at studios like Electronic Arts-owned Bioware. As companies with billion-dollar budgets become more risk averse chasing the next big hit, it could be the best way for developers to flex their creative muscles.",
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"description": "The Edmonton Regional Airports Authority is lobbying federal and provincial government officials to discuss defence and economic development, amid Ottawa’s renewed commitment to the armed forces. Experts say there’s an opportunity for the Edmonton airport to grow its business.",
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}Firecrawl tools
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