Ash

• Ash from Russian volcano drifts into B.C., some flights delayed or grounded

  B.C. airport officials say they've had delays with WestJet, Air Canada and Central Mountain Air. Pacific Coastal, Flair and Alaska Airlines have had to cancel flights altogether. 

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023
  
• Montreal non-profit transforms felled ash trees into classic toboggans

  Volunteers at Les Jeunes Marins Urbains have taken their woodworking skills crafting sailboats to building traditional sleds.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2022
  
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• Aphid poop, orange dots, and tree injections: Winnipeg battles invasive pests in city trees

  If you've noticed Winnipeg getting a little stickier at this time of year, you might be stepping in a substance called 'honeydew'... which isn't as pleasant as it sounds.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2019
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• Shisha bars could be banned in Edmonton as early as July 2020

  Consumption of hookah or shisha in bars and lounges could be banned across Edmonton earlier than expected.

  Politics

  Jun 26, 2019
• Removal of ash trees to begin in Northumberland County

  A 10-year plan to remove ash trees in Northumberland County is now underway.

  Environment

  Jan 2, 2019
• Italy’s Mount Etna erupts ash into air prompting airport closure

  No injuries have been reported since the eruption.

  World

  Dec 24, 2018
• Bob Layton: Your say on smokes

  Edmonton city council, for some reason, wants to re-think a by-law calling for smoke-free parks where children might be present.

  Jul 27, 2018
• Stranded Okanagan residents finally coming home from Bali

  Relief for at least two Okanagan families as their loved ones finally make their way home from Bali.

  News

  Nov 30, 2017
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• WATCH: Sighting of rare Pokemon prompts stampede at a park in Taipei

  Taipei's Beitou Park has become a popular spot for players of the smartphone game Pokemon Go after news surfaced that rare monsters often appear there.

  Tech

  Aug 24, 2016
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• Ash coats village areas near Alaska volcano eruption

  A village not far from an erupting Alaska volcano urged residents to stay indoors after the mountain rained down ash, coating ground areas and turning some rooftops and car windows black.

  World

  Mar 30, 2016