Adam Ford, Canada research chair in wildlife restoration ecology based at the University of B.C.'s Okanagan campus, said there are many unknowns and variables when it comes to understanding the impacts of wildfire on wildlife. Giant 'megafires' likely changing long-term landscape in B.C., but effects on wildlife still unclear Proof …
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Macron says France to withdraw ambassador, troops from Niger
French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country after its democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. France has maintained some 1,500 troops in Niger since military junta's July coup French President Emmanuel Macron …
Read More »Nagorno-Karabakh refugees begin arriving in Armenia after Azerbaijan’s military offensive
The first refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh have arrived in Armenia, local officials reported Sunday, after Azerbaijan imposed a 10-month blockade on the breakaway region and conducted a lightning military offensive there, reclaiming full control of the region as a result. 'It was a nightmare. There are no words to describe,' evacuee …
Read More »Canada’s Wonderland guests were stuck upside down on a ride for almost 30 minutes, park says
In a statement to CBC Toronto, the company confirmed the Lumberjack ride became stuck upside down with guests onboard at about 10:40 p.m and was brought down by 11:05 p.m. Park confirms two riders were assessed for chest pain before being released Guests at Canada's Wonderland were stuck upside down …
Read More »Bomb cyclone to hit B.C. South Coast, wind warnings issued
A 'bomb cyclone' is on its way to coastal British Columbia on Sunday, prompting high streamflow advisories and concerns for potential power outages and flooding over the next few days. Winds could gust up to 100 km/h on Vancouver Island A large storm system is on its way to coastal …
Read More »Canadian Ford autoworkers ratify Unifor deal with 54% approval
Canadian autoworkers have voted to accept a new three-year contract with automaker Ford, according to Unifor. Unifor members accept new deal as American autoworkers continue strike action Canadian autoworkers have narrowly approved a new three-year contract with automaker Ford, according to Unifor. The union said that 54 per cent of …
Read More »Spacecraft drops cargo to Earth after plucking material from asteroid
A space capsule that grabbed fragments from the asteroid Bennu arrived back on Earth Sunday, touching down in Utah after a mission that began seven years ago. Canada will get some of the celestial bounty from Bennu. Canada will get some of the celestial bounty from Bennu A space capsule …
Read More »Soil degradation threatens food security
THE newly minted strategic partnership between the Philippines and Australia opens the door to a more comprehensive road map of cooperation between the two countries. Among the wide array of fields covered by the partnership is soil and land management. Specifically, it is about how the Philippines can draw from …
Read More »Knights begin four-peat bid versus Bombers
LETRAN opens its four-peat bid with a new coach and practically a revamped team as it clashes with a Jose Rizal side out to create a lasting impression in today's NCAA Season 99 basketball opener at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. NCAA head coaches of 10 competing …
Read More »Benilde stops Letran for 1st win in SSL
NCAA champion College of St. Benilde (CSB) shrugged off a slow start to earn a 20-25, 25-14, 25-18, 25-22 win over the gritty Letran side for a winning start in the Shakey's Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 on Saturday at the Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan. …
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