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Designs for Manitoba flood prevention project to be completed this spring: minister

Designs for Manitoba flood prevention project to be completed this spring: minister

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government expects new designs of a long-promised flood prevention project will be completed later this year after the province asked the federal government to pause environmental assessments to address concerns from local Fir

6.2 magnitude earthquake rattles Panama, but no reports of damage or injuries

PANAMA CITY (AP) — A strong earthquake off Panama’s Pacific coast shook the central part of the country Friday, but went largely unnoticed in the capital.
Special avalanche warning for central Rockies with 'highly volatile' conditions

Special avalanche warning for central Rockies with 'highly volatile' conditions

Avalanche Canada has issued a public warning for the central Rockies saying there have been several large avalanches over the last two weeks. It says two slides have been fatal and the snowpack "remains primed for human-triggering.
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, prompting alert level to be raised

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times into Friday, sending an ash column 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone around the volcano.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on dazzling show with lava fountains hundreds of feet high

HONOLULU (AP) — Lava from Hawaii's most active volcano created fountains that reached 700 feet (215 meters) Thursday during the latest episode of an ongoing eruption.
Texas wildfire prompts evacuations as Arkansas and Florida also battle blazes

Texas wildfire prompts evacuations as Arkansas and Florida also battle blazes

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Wildfires fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds burned in a few Southern states Thursday, forcing evacuations in Texas and prompting Florida officials to close part of a major highway with spring break in high gear.
B.C. Wildfire Service sees record number of applications for 2025 season: province

B.C. Wildfire Service sees record number of applications for 2025 season: province

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Wildfire Service has recorded its highest-ever number of applicants ahead of the 2025 season while expanding First Nations recruitment.
Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt

MONTREAL — Street cleaning is a rite of spring in Montreal, after receding snow exposes months' worth of cigarette butts, dog waste, and other garbage.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano resumes on-and-off again eruption that has dazzled park visitors

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's most active volcano resumed erupting Wednesday after a weeklong pause. Kilauea began continuously releasing lava from its summit caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at 9:26 a.m., the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Valencia seeks catharsis in traditional burning of sculptures months after deadly floods

Valencia seeks catharsis in traditional burning of sculptures months after deadly floods

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — The enormous blue cone slowly crushes tiny piles of sand that represent houses. It symbolizes the deadly havoc wrought by floods that ravaged Spain's eastern Valencia five months ago.
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