Canada imports US electricity as droughts curb hydropower

Drought plagues majority of Northeast as dry, windy weather raises fire risk

Dry, unseasonably warm conditions have plunged much of the Northeast into drought, fueling wildfires. October was one of the driest months on record in the U.S.

Brush fire breaks out in Brooklyn's Prospect Park as Northeast drought continues

A brush fire broke out Friday night in Prospect Park, in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, amid a drought that has been plaguing the northeastern U.S. for weeks.

Severe droughts threaten sustainable catch of the Amazon's giant fish

In Brazil´s Amazonas state, almost 6,000 riverine dwellers authorized to fish have reported a significant drop in production and rising costs.

Wildfires erupt on East Coast amid record-setting drought

The Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey has burned 3,000 acres and threatened dozens of buildings. It is fueled by a record-setting drought in the region that has caused more than 530 wildfires since ...

Panama Canal says shipping rebound is underway after record drought

With a new approach to container ship bookings and a big dam project being considered, the Panama Canal says trade will continue to rebound from drought lows.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Parched fields and damaging blazes: The Northeast drought and wildfires in photos

Drought has parched the Northeast U.S. for weeks, draining reservoirs, priming the landscape for damaging wildfires and pushing politicians to implement water-saving measures.

How firefighters are battling a New Jersey wildfire amid extreme drought conditions

Firefighters battling the Jennings Creek Fire in New Jersey have the wildfire about 70% contained after it's burned 4,700 acres. The entire state of New Jersey is facing moderate to extreme drought ...

McGinn ends Scotland’s drought with Nations League winner against Croatia

Steve Clarke and Scotland had suffered what seemed an interminable wait for this. Seventeen months had passed between the win over Georgia and this late show against Croatia. In that period, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Officials urge water conservation amid Northeast drought warning

Dry conditions are prompting drought warnings across the Northeast as officials in New Jersey now urge residents to conserve water. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.

New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years

The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York state, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Bomb cyclone threatens the West while the East deals with drought

The Western U.S. is preparing for a bomb cyclone to deliver heavy rain and powerful wind. The East, meanwhile, is still dealing with a drought. Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets

The government says it "didn't get the balance quite right" when it bolstered immigration to address labour shortages.

Canada Tightens Immigration After Years of Expansion

Saying that Canada had invited too many newcomers in, in too short a period of time, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced lower targets to slow population growth.

World - The New York Times - October 24

10 Largest Cities in Canada by Population and by Land Area

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Comparing Canada and USA's Rivalry Series Rosters

Canada and USA both have rosters for the first leg of the 2024-2025 Rivalry Series. We look at how the two teams match up.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Is Canada’s New Immigration Policy Really the End of an Era?

Critics say the review of the permanent and temporary residents’ programs amounts to the abandonment of decades of “welcome mat” policy. But globally, Canada is still peerless in its openness.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Canadiens: Can Montembeault Crack Canada's Roster?

The Four Nations Face-off's tickets are now on sale and soon, the rosters will be named, will Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Samuel Montembeault make the cut for Canada?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Canada and Mexico Fear a More Protectionist America

U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have both said they would reopen negotiations on the USMCA free-trade pact.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted

Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."

Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident

Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.

Canada Sends Mixed Signals With TikTok Shutdown Order

The industry minister closed TikTok’s offices in Toronto and Vancouver over security concerns, but Canadians can still download and use the app.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Canada fires coach Priestman over drone scandal

Bev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada ...

Sports - ESPN - November 13

The First Lamborghini-Restored Countach Is Now for Sale in Canada

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Teen with bird flu in Canada hospitalized in critical condition

A teenager is in critical condition in a British Columbia children’s hospital, sick with Canada’s first presumptive human case of avian influenza.

‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’

Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

55,000 Postal Workers in Canada Strike Over Pay

The union walked out after talks with the country’s main mail operator failed. The stoppage could disrupt deliveries before the holidays.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

NHL looks beyond U.S., Canada for league growth

International expansion means more robust recruiting, a bigger audience and more revenue and sponsorship opportunities.

Business - CNBC - 21 minutes ago

India bringing in a new law to curb the menace of hoax bomb threat calls disrupting airlines flying

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Time ticks down for negotiators at UN climate talks to find deal to curb warming and its effects

World - Yahoo News - 7 hours ago

UK inflation surges above Bank of England's 2% target, curbing December rate cut expectations

The hike marks a sharp increase from the 1.7% rise recorded in September and exceeds the 2.2% forecast of economists polled by Reuters.

Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago

Guadeloupe loses electricity after striking workers seize power station

French Caribbean island without power after employees cause ‘emergency shutdown of all the engines’ . The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been left entirely without power after striking ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops

The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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