Focus on Weather
B.C. cherry growers ‘reeling’ after January cold snap that damaged buds
The president of the group representing British Columbia cherry growers says this season will be the most challenging in their lifetimes after a...
Explainer-How climate change affects Europe’s farmers
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Farmers protesting across Europe have taken aim at EU environmental rules, which they say are adding to...
Police confirm identity of 101st victim of Maui wildfire
HONOLULU (AP) — The death toll from the Lahaina wildfire rose to 101 on Tuesday after Maui police confirmed the identity of one...
Storm blankets US Northeast in snow, closing schools and grounding flights
(Reuters) – A powerful, fast-moving winter storm was dumping heavy snow on the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday, creating a messy commute for millions...
Warm weather forces city in Quebec to cancel ice-fishing villages for first time
SAGUENAY, Que. — There will be no colourful ice-fishing huts dotting the frozen water near Saguenay, Que., this year after mild winter weather...
Atmospheric rivers boosts California’s hydropower supplies
By Nicole Jao NEW YORK (Reuters) – A pair of atmospheric rivers that drenched California in recent weeks will bolster the state’s hydropower...
Warm weather forces Quebec winter carnival to shut ice palace on event’s final day
QUEBEC — Unseasonably mild weather has forced the Carnaval de Québec to close one of its signature venues on the last day of...
Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 54
MANILA (Reuters) -The number of people killed by a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 54, the provincial government said on...
Southwest winter storm moves into New Mexico; up to foot of snow possible in northeast mountains
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A series of slow-moving winter storms that wreaked havoc in Southern California and left 3 feet (91 centimeters)...
