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Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

Higgs champions NB shale gas development as a better climate plan than carbon pricing

OTTAWA — New Brunswick's alternative to the federal carbon price would be to eventually ship liquid natural gas to Europe as an alternative to coal, Premier Blaine Higgs told a House of Commons committee Thursday.
Mild winter wreaks havoc on BRP snowmobile sales, as Ski-Doo maker cuts production

Mild winter wreaks havoc on BRP snowmobile sales, as Ski-Doo maker cuts production

North America's warmest winter on record put a chill on snowmobile sales at BRP Inc., which saw profits plummet last quarter as a result. "I have been in the business for a long time and saw several challenging seasons.
Will there be thunderstorms in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­over the Easter long weekend?

Will there be thunderstorms in Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­over the Easter long weekend?

Lightning struck 93 times in a 50 km zone around YVR airport.
Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

Quebec firefighters who died in 2023 flood lacked training, equipment: safety board

MONTREAL — Two volunteer firefighters who died trying to rescue two people trapped by floodwaters northeast of Quebec City last May lacked proper training and equipment, Quebec's workplace safety board has found.
'Blast of lightning': Locals share videos of epic thunderstorm in Metro Vancouver

'Blast of lightning': Locals share videos of epic thunderstorm in Metro Vancouver

"Holy thunder and lightning Batman!"
Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

Study predicts 'great urban shift' in North American wildlife

While many Canadian cities, like Toronto and Ottawa, are expected to see net gains in species over the coming decades, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­is forecast to see the biggest loss of urban wildlife in the country.
Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

Climate change expected to drive shifts in urban birds, animals, bugs

The mix of urban birds, bugs and other critters that humans have grown familiar with is due for a big shift because of climate change, a new study says.
Three men dead after apparent avalanche during snowmobile trip in Quebec

Three men dead after apparent avalanche during snowmobile trip in Quebec

MONTREAL — Three men in their 30s died after an apparent avalanche Tuesday during a snowmobiling expedition on Quebec's Gaspé Peninsula.
Thunderstruck: Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms

Thunderstruck: Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms

Keep your umbrella handy.
B.C. pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

B.C. pilot catches SpaceX launch on his iPhone

"Right time, right place, I guess," said pilot Dan Riise.