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The search for those missing in catastrophic Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rain

The search for those missing in catastrophic Texas floods resumes in some areas after pause for rain

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — For a second straight day, rain forecasts hampered the search Monday for people still missing after deadly floods pummeled Texas, as officials made plans to drain reservoirs in the search for victims and lowered the number of
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What to know about the Grand Canyon as wildfires burn, claiming a historic lodge

What to know about the Grand Canyon as wildfires burn, claiming a historic lodge

Nearly 5 million people visited the Grand Canyon last year, from day trippers and campers to people sleeping overnight in historic lodges and cabins. This year will be different, at least for one portion of the park.
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Fires force Manitoba to prep for evacuees, bring alert to jewel Saskatchewan park

Fires force Manitoba to prep for evacuees, bring alert to jewel Saskatchewan park

WINNIPEG — Manitoba prepared Monday to find shelter for thousands more potential wildfire evacuees while in neighbouring Saskatchewan, out-of-control blazes shut down close to half of Prince Albert National Park, the province’s crown jewel summer des
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Torrential rains: Montreal calls on Quebec to expand flood compensation

Torrential rains: Montreal calls on Quebec to expand flood compensation

MONTREAL — Montreal's mayor says the province must expand its disaster compensation program in the wake of torrential rainfall over the weekend that flooded many homes.
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Evacuation order rescinded for wildfire near Princeton, B.C.

Evacuation order rescinded for wildfire near Princeton, B.C.

VANCOUVER — Residents of nearly 30 properties near Princeton, B.C., who were forced to evacuate Sunday due to a nearby wildfire are allowed to return home.
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B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year as warm, dry weather expected

B.C. facing more adverse drought conditions this year as warm, dry weather expected

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's minister in charge of water is asking residents to do everything they can to conserve the resource in the coming weeks, as the province faces elevated drought conditions in the southern Interior.
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An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude shakes Panama, with no immediate reports of damage

PANAMA CITY (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude struck off the Pacific coast of Panama on Monday, authorities said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The U.S.
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Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

Wildfire destroys a historic Grand Canyon lodge and other structures

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of other structures on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, forcing officials to close access to that area for the season, the park said Sunday.
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Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhere

Heavy rains in Texas pause search efforts for flood victims and damage homes elsewhere

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — More heavy rains in Texas on Sunday temporarily paused a weeklong search for victims of catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River and led to dozens of high-water rescues elsewhere as storms damaged homes, stranded motori
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Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community

Military says over 1,000 people flown from fire-threatened Manitoba community

The Canadian Armed Forces says it's evacuated over a thousand residents of a northern Manitoba community threatened by a wildfire, while towns and villages in the province are welcoming cooler weather they say is helping firefighters.
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