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Drones could change avalanche control in Canada. Here's how | CBC News
8+ hour, 32+ min ago (545+ words) Instead of firing artillery weapons or throwing explosives from a helicopter, a Canadian company is using drones for avalanche control." Last year, the federal government gave Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions Inc. , (AVSS) permission to test its Snow Dart system for…...
Whitehorse officials prepare for spring melt landslide risk
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (81+ words) CBC Whitehorse officials prepare for spring melt landslide risk As temperatures warm the spring melt is trickling in to the Yukon. In the city of Whitehorse " officials are making preparations for the possibility of landslides in the downtown core. Isabella…...
Valkyrie, the black bear cub found with severe burns in December, is recovering well - CBC
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (131+ words) The cub is recovering in Smithers, B. C. , and could be released into the wild in June Image | Northern Lights Wildlife Society bear rescue Caption: Valkyrie was found wounded just before Christmas 2025 and was transported to a sanctuary in Smithers, B. C. (Northern Lights…...
Winnipeg approves new limits on the placement of encampments
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (212+ words) Caption: Winnipeg city council has approved limitations on the placement of encampments. (Prabhjot Singh Lotey/CBC) Winnipeg's city council voted unanimously Thursday to approve new rules limiting the. .. Winnipeg approves new limits on the placement of encampments Encampments will be…...