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More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes

More bodies found in Indonesia after flash floods killed dozens and submerged homes

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers recovered more bodies Monday after monsoon rains triggered flash floods on Indonesia's Sumatra Island over the weekend, bringing down torrents of cold lava and mud that left at least 44 people dead and another 15 mis
'Pretty typical May weather': Forecast for Vancouver warm, sunny

'Pretty typical May weather': Forecast for Vancouver warm, sunny

"We're gradually returning to seasonal temperatures"
Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Amid ongoing drought, Island prepares for another brutal fire season

Island communities are getting ready as B.C. heads into wildfire season under the threat of drought.
Wildfire that triggered evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C. caused by downed tree: mayor

Wildfire that triggered evacuation of Fort Nelson, B.C. caused by downed tree: mayor

FORT NELSON, B.C. — The northeastern British Columbia municipality where thousands have evacuated due to a fast-growing wildfire nearby urged all remaining residents to leave immediately Saturday despite improving weather conditions.
Flooding forecast to worsen in Brazil's south, where many who remain are poor

Flooding forecast to worsen in Brazil's south, where many who remain are poor

ELDORADO DO SUL, Brazil (AP) — More rain started coming down on Saturday in Brazil’s already flooded Rio Grande do Sul state, where many of those remaining are poor people with limited ability to move to less dangerous areas.
Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

Major upgrade of weather radar stations could hasten severe weather warnings

"These types of investments save lives," Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Friday.
Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey mayor challenges regional climate plans as 'too prescriptive'

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke led a challenge against the recommendations to protect trees and measure climate impacts, saying they were 'too prescriptive' for 'growth communities.'
Climate change: P.E.I. introduces new risk assessment tools for flooding, erosion

Climate change: P.E.I. introduces new risk assessment tools for flooding, erosion

CHARLOTTETOWN — The P.E.I. government has introduced new online tools to help Islanders assess flooding and erosion risks associated with climate change.
As summer wildfire season nears, Quebec forest fire workers vote for strike mandate

As summer wildfire season nears, Quebec forest fire workers vote for strike mandate

MONTREAL — Workers with Quebec's forest fire agency have voted 99 per cent in favour of a strike mandate as the summer wildfire season approaches.
Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life

Storm-battered South is again under threat. A boy swept into a drain fights for his life

COLUMBIA, Tenn.