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From Ghana to B.C.: How climate change is making chocolate more expensive

From Ghana to B.C.: How climate change is making chocolate more expensive

A spike in global cacao prices made worse by climate change is putting pressure on B.C. chocolate companies and the farmers they rely on
Major storm moves into N.L., another one on its way to Ontario and Quebec

Major storm moves into N.L., another one on its way to Ontario and Quebec

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The eastern half of the country is forecast to be hit with a second major storm in less than one week, bringing high winds, lots of snow and travel complications.
Ski hills get major lift from heavy snowfall after storm sweeps Eastern Canada

Ski hills get major lift from heavy snowfall after storm sweeps Eastern Canada

Forget chocolate. This week, Mother Nature gave skiers and snowboarders a Valentine's gift they can enjoy all weekend long.
Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the Northwest

Heavy rain pummels slide-prone Southern California as crashes close roads in the Northwest

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A swift debris flow swept a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle off the Pacific Coast Highway and into the ocean as heavy rain fell across Southern California on Thursday, creating deluges of water and mud on roads at the bottom of
California braces for heavy rains as car pileup in winter storm closes an Oregon interstate

California braces for heavy rains as car pileup in winter storm closes an Oregon interstate

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Snow and ice in whiteout conditions contributed to as many as 30 cars involved in a pileup on a major highway connecting Oregon and Idaho, reportedly injuring several people, as a winter storm descended on the Pacific Northwest Thu
Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds

Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds

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Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic

Winter storm wreaks havoc on commute, closes schools across Ontario, Quebec, Atlantic

A major winter storm disrupted travel plans, closed schools and shuttered city services across Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces Thursday, as communities dug out from a wintry cocktail that brought upwards of 20 centimetres of snow.
How to disaster-proof your home and lower your insurance rate

How to disaster-proof your home and lower your insurance rate

MONTREAL — Jodie Weiler woke up one Saturday in 2018 to find her property strewn with debris. “There were shingles all over the backyard and all over the sidewalk, and the back portion of our roof had come off,” she said.
'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

A new financing program will help protect communities from future floods and wildfires, but it won't help municipalities still vulnerable from the last strike.
Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding

Eastern storm cuts power to tens of thousands as California braces for flooding

Storms dumped heavy snow and freezing rain on a swath of the U.S.
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