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In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest.

In the polar bear capital of the world, a community lives with the predator next door and loves it

CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Sgt. Ian Van Nest rolls slowly through the streets of Churchill, his truck outfitted with a rifle and a barred back seat to hold anyone he has to arrest.
Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump promised repeatedly during his campaign to expand oil drilling in the U.S.

Environmentalists concerned after protected Mexican wolf dies in Arizona

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A federally protected female Mexican wolf was found dead in an area near the northern Arizona city of Flagstaff, alarming environmentalists who worry someone may have deliberately killed the animal. The U.S.
Whistler, Pemberton, Sea-to-Sky Highway in B.C.to see 'significant snowfall'

Whistler, Pemberton, Sea-to-Sky Highway in B.C.to see 'significant snowfall'

VANCOUVER — Whistler, B.C., is expected to see its first "significant snowfall" of the season this weekend. The company that owns Whistler-Blackcomb says it is kicking off the season by opening one of its ski hills a day earlier than expected.
NYC concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain

NYC concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain

GILBOA, N.Y. (AP) — New York City officials are concerned about low reservoir levels after months of little rain, saying they may postpone repairs on a temporarily out-of-service aqueduct to bring more water into the stressed system.
Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact, Trudeau touts nuclear energy for Indo-Pacific

Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact, Trudeau touts nuclear energy for Indo-Pacific

LIMA — Ottawa has concluded negotiations for a trade deal with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear-energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders.

First presumptive human case of H5N1 avian flu acquired in Canada detected in teen

British Columbia's Ministry of Health says the first suspected human case of highly pathogenic avian flu contracted in Canada has been detected in B.C.
Mercury downstream of Yukon mining disaster, other chemicals also above 'objectives'

Mercury downstream of Yukon mining disaster, other chemicals also above 'objectives'

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says mercury has been detected in water samples three kilometres downstream from a gold mine disaster that spilled several million tonnes of contaminated rock in June.

Climate change activist gets 2 years in prison for dumping red powder on Constitution display

WASHINGTON (AP) — A climate change activist who dumped red powder on a case containing the original copy of the U.S.