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Children among the dead and missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka

Children among the dead and missing as heavy rains trigger floods in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Three children returning from school are among at least five people who have died as heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, authorities said Wednesday. Five others are missing.
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After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

The cold comeback will largely be directed at Western Canada, as the forecast calls for a generally colder season and near- or above-normal snow totals across parts of the West.
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Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering

Alberta takes aim at GHG emissions cap, proposes rules on trespass and data gathering

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is eyeing a number of steps to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap.
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Critical natural areas shield half of Canada's population from flooding, study finds

Critical natural areas shield half of Canada's population from flooding, study finds

Study finds forests and wetlands protect 3.7 million people in 358 Canadian population centres.
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Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about it

Drought is causing saltwater to creep up the Delaware River. Here's what's being done about it

TRENTON, N.J.
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Britain on alert after 2nd major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 dead

Britain on alert after 2nd major storm of the season batters country, leaving at least 2 dead

LONDON (AP) — Britain remained Monday on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and disrupting road and rail travel.
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'White gold': B.C. ski resorts open with hopes of rebound season

'White gold': B.C. ski resorts open with hopes of rebound season

Some B.C. ski resorts opened to record visitor numbers and a major boost in room bookings. Seasonal forecasts show cold and wet conditions are primed to persist.
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Sunshine in the forecast for next three days in qathet region

Sunshine in the forecast for next three days in qathet region

Hundreds of BC birds undertaking long-distance migration at this time of year
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B.C. opens disaster aid to atmospheric river flood victims

B.C. opens disaster aid to atmospheric river flood victims

VICTORIA — British Columbia is making disaster financial assistance available to victims of floodwaters that gushed through several communities when an atmospheric river dumped hundreds of millimetres of rain on parts of the province last month.
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Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

KARO, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday.
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