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'Wintry mix' across Lower Mainland could mean sloppy commute for Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a series of snowfall warnings for parts of B.C.'s Lower Mainland, heralding a sloppy evening commute for Metro Vancouver.
A wintry mix of rain and snow headed for to Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Fraser Valley

A wintry mix of rain and snow headed for to Metro Vancouver, Whistler, Fraser Valley

VANCOUVER — A special weather statement for a wintry mix of rain and snow has prompted an advisory for drivers in parts of British Columbia’s South Coast to prepare for poor road conditions.
California utility will pay $80M to settle claims its equipment sparked devastating 2017 wildfire

California utility will pay $80M to settle claims its equipment sparked devastating 2017 wildfire

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S.
US government may sue PacifiCorp, a Warren Buffett utility, for nearly $1B in wildfire costs

US government may sue PacifiCorp, a Warren Buffett utility, for nearly $1B in wildfire costs

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Magnitude 4.9 earthquake shakes Idaho, but no injuries reported

BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck north of Boise, Idaho, on Monday, reportedly causing no major damage or injuries, authorities said. The quake happened at 10:25 a.m. and was centered about 6.
Alberta man dies after being buried by avalanche while snowmobiling

Alberta man dies after being buried by avalanche while snowmobiling

CROWSNEST PASS, Alta. — A man has died after being buried in an avalanche while snowmobiling in southwestern Alberta. RCMP in Crowsnest Pass, Alta.

An earthquake with a preliminary 5.6 magnitude shakes Indonesia's capital. No reports of casualties

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and the country’s capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S.
Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

CALGARY — Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn't hesitate.
Intense snow system coming to B.C.'s major highways this weekend, weather office says

Intense snow system coming to B.C.'s major highways this weekend, weather office says

VANCOUVER — It will be a dicey weekend to be on several of British Columbia's mountain highways with a forecast of significant snowfall. Environment Canada says B.C.
Upcoming wildfire season could be worse than last year, federal minister says

Upcoming wildfire season could be worse than last year, federal minister says

OTTAWA — Provincial, territorial and federal emergency response ministers have wrapped up two days of meetings in Ottawa. That included talks on the upcoming wildfire season, which is already getting an early start in Alberta.
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