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Younger Canadians to face far more extreme weather, finds study

Younger Canadians to face far more extreme weather, finds study

From floods to wildfires, the environmental burden on children born in 2020 could far outstrip that of their parents and grandparents, according to a new global study.
Hundreds of homes, people evacuated as wildfires threaten areas north of Edmonton

Hundreds of homes, people evacuated as wildfires threaten areas north of Edmonton

EDMONTON — Hundreds of people and dozens of homes have been evacuated as an active wildfire continues to threaten rural areas north of Edmonton.
B.C. reviews flagship climate plan as emissions targets fall short

B.C. reviews flagship climate plan as emissions targets fall short

The review of the CleanBC program will be led by two independent experts, with results expected in late fall 2025.
UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods

Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods

BRENHAM, Texas (AP) — The body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away in rapidly rising floodwaters has been recovered, Brenham Fire Chief Mark Donovan said Tuesday.
'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active B.C. wildfires: BCWS information officer

'Spring dip' causing steep uptick in active B.C. wildfires: BCWS information officer

VANCOUVER — The number of wildfires in British Columbia has roughly doubled over the past several days, but an information officer with the BC Wildfire Service says the activity can be attributed to the annual "spring dip.
Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed

Manitoba First Nation evacuated due to nearby wildfires, one home destroyed

PEGUIS FIRST NATION — A tribal council representing seven First Nations in Manitoba's Interlake region has declared a state of emergency as wildfires have destroyed homes and continue to threaten some communities.
Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes

Storms with lightning and hail hitting upper Midwest with the potential for strong tornadoes

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Storms with lightning and hail and at least one observed tornado were moving through the upper Midwest on Monday with the potential for strong tornadoes .
6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong 6.3 earthquake off Ecuador's Pacific coast shook the northern part of the country Friday, with some initial reports of some damages to houses. No injuries were reported.
A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people

A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people

ISTANBUL (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.