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California man is first in the US to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases, prosecutors say

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Southern California man was arrested Monday on suspicion of smuggling refrigerants into the U.S.

2 snowmobilers killed in separate avalanches in Washington and Idaho

YAKIMA, Wash. (AP) — Two snowmobilers have been killed in separate avalanches in Washington state and in Idaho.
California ski resort workers tunnel their way into the office after getting 10 feet of snow

California ski resort workers tunnel their way into the office after getting 10 feet of snow

RENO, Nevada (AP) — Going to the office has been no small feat for Jon Slaughter's marketing team at Sugar Bowl, requiring the employees to dig down several feet and then tunnel through to the front door after a powerful blizzard dumped more than 10
Longtime B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman won't seek re-election in fall vote

Longtime B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman won't seek re-election in fall vote

VICTORIA — British Columbia's longtime Environment Minister George Heyman says he's decided not to run in this fall's provincial election.
Fans gather to say goodbye to Flaco the owl in New York City memorial

Fans gather to say goodbye to Flaco the owl in New York City memorial

NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of mournful fans of Flaco the Eurasian eagle-owl gathered in New York City on Sunday to say goodbye to the beloved celebrity creature who became an inspiration and joy to many as he flew around Manhattan after someone let him o
Guilbeault calls Saskatchewan premier 'immoral' for breaking carbon-price law

Guilbeault calls Saskatchewan premier 'immoral' for breaking carbon-price law

OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Ottawa has to take action against Saskatchewan for breaking the federal carbon-pricing law.
March madness: Sun brings al fresco dining to Toronto as West shivers under ice, snow

March madness: Sun brings al fresco dining to Toronto as West shivers under ice, snow

March weather was both lion and lamb in Canada on Monday, with Toronto residents dining al fresco in sun-splashed parks while Saskatoon residents carved paths through snow drifts deep enough to swamp automobiles.
Edmonton military base gets $45M from Ottawa for energy-efficiency upgrades

Edmonton military base gets $45M from Ottawa for energy-efficiency upgrades

EDMONTON — The military base in Edmonton is getting millions of dollars in federal funding to upgrade its energy infrastructure.
Federal Court judge scraps Ottawa's green light for CN Rail hub in Ontario

Federal Court judge scraps Ottawa's green light for CN Rail hub in Ontario

A Federal Court decision has nixed Ottawa's approval of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area. The ruling states that the federal government failed to grapple with whether Canadian National Railway Co.
Alberta outlines five-year, $125M plan to protect communities from drought, floods

Alberta outlines five-year, $125M plan to protect communities from drought, floods

CALGARY — The Alberta government is promising $125 million over five years to protect communities against flood and drought.