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Author's story of coping after a wildfire resonates with community affected by latest LA-area fires
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — On a quiet summer evening in June 1990, Pico Iyer sat in his family home in Santa Barbara, California, when suddenly, he was surrounded by walls of flames five stories high.
Feb 1, 2025 6:14 AM
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Man agrees to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The pilot of a drone that crashed into a firefighting plane, leaving a gaping hole and grounding the aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of unsafely operating
Jan 31, 2025 6:30 PM
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Weather prompts record 1.4 million electricity outages for BC Hydro customers in 2024
VANCOUVER — Nearly 1.4 million BC Hydro customers lost their power last year due to weather-related events, setting an all-time record for the utility.
Jan 31, 2025 12:23 PM
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Authorities: Man to plead guilty for flying drone that damaged firefighting aircraft in LA wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal authorities say a man has agreed to plead guilty to unsafely operating a drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft during the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. The U.S.
Jan 31, 2025 11:25 AM
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Avalanche warning issued for B.C. as winter weather forecasted
VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada is warning anyone planning to head into British Columbia's backcountry that incoming winter weather is expected to bring a "major increase in avalanche danger.
Jan 31, 2025 11:13 AM
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FireAid combines music’s biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief
INGLEWOOD, Calif.
Jan 31, 2025 5:29 AM
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International study permit data an 'earthquake' for Canadian university finances
A dramatic decline in international study permits issued last year is quickly becoming an existential threat to the finances of Canadian post-secondary schools, say organizations representing the institutions.
Jan 31, 2025 2:00 AM
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B.C. urges caution as Environment Canada warns of 'wintry mix' on south coast
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government has advised drivers across the south coast to avoid travel when possible as a "wintry mix" of rain and snow hits the region.
Jan 30, 2025 6:02 PM
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$5-million climate program to help B.C.'s tree fruit growers in extreme weather
VICTORIA — Tree fruit growers in British Columbia are now able to access a $5-million climate resiliency program to help their crops weather extreme heat and cold. The funding comes after many B.C.
Jan 30, 2025 11:39 AM
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North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
RALEIGH, N.C.
Jan 30, 2025 10:44 AM
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