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'Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone

'Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone

It's been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. It's no longer the variety whose smell some people associate with Christmastime as it wafts from street carts. Because it's virtually extinct.
Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

Quebec municipalities brace for new flood zone maps that show more properties at risk

MONTREAL — Officials in some Quebec municipalities ravaged by past flooding say they fear possible financial repercussions for residents as the province prepares to introduce new flood maps that would greatly expand areas deemed at risk.
Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

Storms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Inclement weather plagued areas of the U.S.
UN talks fail to reach agreement on dealing with rising risk of global drought

UN talks fail to reach agreement on dealing with rising risk of global drought

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Despite two weeks of U.N.-sponsored talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the participating 197 nations failed to agree early Saturday on a plan to deal with global droughts, made longer and more severe by a warming climate.
Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time

Tiny, endangered sea turtle found on Quebec’s Magdalen Islands for the first time

MONTREAL — One of the world’s smallest and most endangered turtle species was found on the shores Quebec’s Magdalen Islands last week in a first for the province.
Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin

Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin

OAKLAND, Wis. (AP) — Roughly 70,000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said. The problem was discovered Nov. 11 in Jefferson County, 60 miles (96.

Enbridge pipeline spills 70,000 gallons of oil in Wisconsin

OAKLAND, Wis. (AP) — Roughly 70000 gallons (264,978 litres) of oil from a pipeline spilled into the ground in Wisconsin, officials said. The problem was discovered Nov. 11 in Jefferson County, 60 miles (96.

Cyclone Chido rips through French territory of Mayotte and heads for Africa's east coast

MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido , officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of Africa.

Cyclone Chido rips through French territory of Mayotte as it barrels toward eastern Africa

MORONI, Comoros (AP) — The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean has suffered extensive damage from Cyclone Chido , officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of the continent.
Problems with RCMP police dog program pose 'health and wellness risks': evaluation

Problems with RCMP police dog program pose 'health and wellness risks': evaluation

OTTAWA — The RCMP's police dog training centre has been plagued by staffing shortages, low morale and rundown facilities that pose health risks to officers and canines, an internal review says.