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Spain’s paella rice could ‘disappear’, say farmers angry at EU rules
By Charlie Devereux, Corina Pons MADRID (Reuters) -A Spanish rice variety traditionally used to make paella is under threat from a fungus after...
B.C. snowpack about 40% below normal, as Premier Eby worries of ‘dramatic drought conditions’
COQUITLAM, B.C. — B.C.’s average snowpack is almost 40 per cent lower than normal, raising concerns about what Premier David Eby says are...
Protectionist policy promises in U.S. election will be a challenge: Alberta premier
WASHINGTON — Premier Danielle Smith says no matter the outcome of the United States election, there will be challenges for Canada and Alberta....
Alberta to add firefighters for expected busy wildfire season: minister
Alberta’s forestry minister says the province plans to field more firefighters and volunteers as it braces for what it expects will be another...
Enbridge appeals to vacate an order that would shut down its pipeline
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An attorney for the energy company Enbridge tried to persuade a federal appellate court Thursday to vacate an order...
Canada regulator orders Trans Mountain to address deficiencies after B.C. flooding
By Ismail Shakil and Nia Williams OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has ordered the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project to...
Regulator calls out Trans Mountain for ‘environmental non-compliance’ in B.C.
CALGARY — The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has been cited for environmental non-compliance related to its management of recent flooding...
Climate change drives world to first 12-month spell over 1.5C
By Kate Abnett and Gloria Dickie BRUSSELS/LONDON (Reuters) -The world just experienced its warmest January on record, marking the first 12-month period in...
Volkswagen sticking with North American EV plans – executive
By Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – Volkswagen is sticking with plans to launch 25 electric vehicle models in North America across its group...
Portuguese prosecutors seek to annul environment permit for Savannah lithium mine
LISBON (Reuters) – Portuguese prosecutors have asked a judge to annul an environment permit for a lithium mining project being developed by London-based...
