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Massachusetts town hires federal officials to kill coyotes

Massachusetts town hires federal officials to kill coyotes

A Massachusetts town has decided to become the first in the state to contract with the federal government to kill coyotes locals say have killed pets and become a dangerous nuisance.
'Prey-switching' blamed for death of Toronto woman mauled by coyotes 13 years ago

'Prey-switching' blamed for death of Toronto woman mauled by coyotes 13 years ago

HALIFAX — A new and unusual theory has emerged about the coyotes that killed a young Toronto woman on a Nova Scotia hiking trail 13 years ago. Researchers say that on Oct.
6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan's east coast

6.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan's east coast

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A 6.2 magnitude earthquake originating in the waters off Taiwan's eastern coast shook the island Wednesday, but no injuries or major damage were immediately reported.
3 dead in Louisiana as US storm spawns Southern tornadoes

3 dead in Louisiana as US storm spawns Southern tornadoes

KEITHVILLE, La. (AP) — A vast and volatile storm system ripping across the U.S.
Nevada flower listed as endangered at lithium mine site

Nevada flower listed as endangered at lithium mine site

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada wildflower was declared endangered at the only place it's known to exist — on a high-desert ridge where a lithium mine is planned to help meet growing demand for electric car batteries, U.S.
Cold, dry weather threatens fish habitat but not power demand: BC Hydro

Cold, dry weather threatens fish habitat but not power demand: BC Hydro

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's unusually dry fall weather has resulted in some of the lowest river levels on record on the South Coast.

Nation's largest water supplier declares drought emergency

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation's largest water supplier has declared a drought emergency for all of Southern California, clearing the way for potential mandatory water restrictions early next year that could impact 19 million people.
Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

Ottawa aims to reduce size of salmon fishing industry by buying licences

VANCOUVER — The federal government is offering to buy Pacific salmon commercial fishing licences from those looking to get out of the declining industry as it tries to protect the fish that remain.
Yukon, Canada announce agreement to advance nature conservation and protection

Yukon, Canada announce agreement to advance nature conservation and protection

MONTREAL — The Yukon and federal governments have signed a new agreement to advance nature conservation and protection across the territory.
'Clean mountain air': Smoking to be banned on trails, sidewalks in Alberta town

'Clean mountain air': Smoking to be banned on trails, sidewalks in Alberta town

BANFF, Alta. — An Alberta mountain town has passed a bylaw banning smoking and vaping in most public places.
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