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AP Was There: A 1974 tornado in Xenia, Ohio, kills 32 and levels half the city

AP Was There: A 1974 tornado in Xenia, Ohio, kills 32 and levels half the city

XENIA, Ohio (AP) — EDITOR'S NOTE — On April 3, 1974, a fierce tornado barreled through Xenia, Ohio, without warning, killing 32 people, injuring hundreds and leveling half the city of 25,000. Hundreds were left homeless.
How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

Lightning-caused wildfires only accounted for 59% of Canada's 6,700 ignitions in 2023, but led to about 90% of the area burned, according to a pre-print study.
Police investigate multi-tractor crash as carbon-levy protests continue in Alberta

Police investigate multi-tractor crash as carbon-levy protests continue in Alberta

COCHRANE, ALBERTA, CANADA — Mounties in Alberta say they’re keeping traffic moving on the Trans-Canada Highway despite a roadside carbon-levy protest, and say five large farm tractors have already caused a multi-vehicle crash.
As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

OTTAWA — As the premier of Canada's largest province warned that Justin Trudeau's political future is tied to the fate of his consumer carbon price, the leader of the federal Conservatives urged the prime minister to convene an emergency meeting with
Federal review of forestry sector emissions falling short, environmental groups warn

Federal review of forestry sector emissions falling short, environmental groups warn

A federal review of Canada's forestry sector emissions needs to go much further than currently proposed or it could jeopardize its credibility, nearly a dozen environmental groups said as they ramped up pressure over what they claim is the sector's u
'It just needs to stop': Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway

'It just needs to stop': Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway

COCHRANE, Alta. — Horns blared along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary on Monday as a protest against the hike in the federal carbon price slowed traffic to a crawl.
Organized rainstorm to bring wet, windy weather to Metro Vancouver

Organized rainstorm to bring wet, windy weather to Metro Vancouver

But the rest of the month is showing a warmer-than-average signal.
Crews escorting cars around damaged section of California's Highway 1 after lane collapsed in storm

Crews escorting cars around damaged section of California's Highway 1 after lane collapsed in storm

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Authorities urged motorists to avoid California's Highway 1 along the central coast after a section of the scenic route collapsed during an Easter weekend storm , forcing closures and stranding motorists near Big Sur, authorities
How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

A week-long supply of non-perishable foods is recommended.
Small forest fire put out in Oka provincial park as Quebec fire season starts early

Small forest fire put out in Oka provincial park as Quebec fire season starts early

MONTREAL — A small forest fire has been extinguished in a provincial park west of Montreal, signalling an early start to the 2024 wildfire season.
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