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B.C. district wants avian flu testing on ostriches facing cull

B.C. district wants avian flu testing on ostriches facing cull

The Regional District of Central Kootenay in British Columbia says it will ask the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to conduct further testing for avian flu on a flock of ostriches facing a cull, before the region's landfill accepts the carcasses.
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Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

The Alberta Energy Regulator approved on Thursday a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Northback Holdings Corp.
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Missing hiker found safe after surviving weeks in snowy California mountains

Missing hiker found safe after surviving weeks in snowy California mountains

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the Vermilion Valley Resort in California's eastern Sierra shut down for the winter, the staff left cabin doors unlocked just in case a wayward hiker needed shelter during the frequent mountain snowstorms.
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B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem

B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem

VICTORIA — A council made of forestry professionals, educators, union and former industry officials has been brought together to find a balance between healthy forests and a prosperous industry. The B.C.
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Edmonton cat born with six legs on the mend after surgery

Edmonton cat born with six legs on the mend after surgery

EDMONTON — Bitsy the cat was born with nine lives, six legs and one loving heart. Christine Koltun says the one-year-old cat is well on her way to having a new lease on life after a recent surgery to remove three of the legs.
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What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to weaken limits on some harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water roughly a year after the Biden administration finalized the first-ever national standards.
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In India, Indigenous women and their 'dream maps' seek to protect lands from climate change

In India, Indigenous women and their 'dream maps' seek to protect lands from climate change

KORAPUT, India (AP) — At a small stream in India's eastern state of Odisha, Indigenous villagers catch eels and fish for a dinner celebrating an annual harvest festival.
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Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance

Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance

VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby said a trade mission to Asia next month will help the province become the "engine of a new Canada," but an economist says B.C. also needs to take steps at home to become more competitive.
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Thai officials seize over 200 tons of electronic waste illegally imported from the US

Thai officials seize over 200 tons of electronic waste illegally imported from the US

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai officials said Wednesday they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the port of Bangkok, one of the biggest lots they've found this year.
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Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock

Operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled said Wednesday that dozens of supporters have converged on the scene, as the federal agency in charge of the operation confirmed it would begin the "humane depopula
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