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The IndependentBear dragged away car crash victim’s body
Car hit barriers and plunged into woods next to highway in Massachusetts
- CBC
Dead fish found floating in High Park pond, city investigating
The city says it has begun to investigate the water in a High Park pond after scores of dead fish were found floating in its waters.In a statement on Monday, city spokesperson Nitish Bissonauth said the dead fish were Bluegill, a water-warm fish native to Ontario, and died in Grenadier Pond in mid-April. High Park is located in Toronto's west end, between Bloor Street West and The Queensway. It's bordered by Parkside Drive on its eastern side."We are currently working alongside the Toronto and R
- CBC
'Multi-million dollar rain' revives soil in southern Saskatchewan ahead of farm season
After several consecutive years of drought in Saskatchewan, the first heavy rainfall of the year has given life to farmers' soil in southern parts of the province.Ian McCreary's fields near Bladworth, Sask., about 90 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, have been dry for at least the past three years. He has about 1,300 acres of land — about 900 being cropland and the remainder being for hay, pasture and wetlands.In 2021, some sections of the Prairies experienced the worst drought in 50 years. McC
- Miami Herald
Mountain creature — feared extinct after a quake — found swimming in Malaysia. See it
“I was super excited when I found it... I immediately recognized what it was, and we celebrated our find!”
- Raleigh News and Observer
Newborn red wolves bring hope to species with only 20 in the wild. See them cuddle
The births follow a “tragic loss” of a breeding male in 2023, North Carolina wildlife experts said.
- Euronews
'Blood sport' or 'humane and quick'? Controversial whale slaughter begins in Faroe Islands
Critics say the practice is cruel and unnecessary, though defenders claim it is an integral part of island life and resist what they see as meddling by outsiders.
- The Conversation
Africa dramatically dried out 5,500 years ago – our new study may warn us of future climate tipping points
The climate ‘flickered’ between wet and dry, before finally drying out for good.
- Miami Herald
Songs heard in Antarctic waters suggest endangered creatures are thriving, study says
The animal is the largest, and one of the loudest, on the planet.
- The Weather Network
Nocturnal storms could reach severe criteria in parts of Ontario south
Thunderstorms are expected to rumble their way into parts of southern through Tuesday night, with a chance some could become severe, so make sure you stay alert and be weather-aware
- The Weather Network
Heavy rain soaks parts of the Prairies, risk of 100 mm by Wednesday
Nearly a month's worth of rainfall will wash across parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan early this week as a potent low-pressure system treks through, helping to ease the wildfire risk and drought conditions
- CBC
Proposed volcanic-rock mine divides northern New Brunswick town
In a vast quarry on New Brunswick's north shore, Réjean Carrier looks up at towering walls of ashen-grey rock, cut deep into the landscape. "We have this presence of volcanic ashes in a zone around Dalhousie," he explains in French, pointing out a rock called pozzolan. "It will bring good jobs to the area."Carrier, president of Quebec-based Carboniq Inc., hopes to turn an existing quarry into an open mine to extract the material as a low-carbon alternative for the cement industry.His vision is t
- Miami Herald
50-foot sea creature washes up on Delaware shore. But rescue proves too ‘treacherous’
The animal’s appearance “indicates a long-term underlying condition,” experts said.
- Miami Herald
Alligator queues up in Starbucks drive-thru and gets promptly booted, Florida cops say
Dogs get served, why not alligators?
- The Weather Network
Opportunity for severe weather bubbles up in southwestern Ontario
On Tuesday, southwestern Ontario will get a sneak preview of what the summer months will bring, with the chance for severe thunderstorms popping up in the region
- The Weather Network - Video
Nocturnal storm threat could turn severe in parts of southern Ontario
Severe potential threat of thunderstorms with 2 rounds coming in less than 24 hours. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
- CBC
Edmonton climate committee says blue hydrogen not a solution for city emissions goals
A group of experts that advises city council on Edmonton's climate change plans is raising concerns about turning to hydrogen to reduce the city's carbon emissions.The co-chairs of Edmonton's energy transition climate resilience committee say hydrogen is increasingly being presented as a path to meeting the city's emissions reduction targets. But when it comes to hydrogen produced from natural gas, they told council members in a recent letter that they don't see evidence it will help Edmonton de
- The Weather Network - Video
Severe weather threat potential for Southern Ontario
Southern Ontario could see a heightened risk of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, continuing into the evening and overnight. Large hail will be the main threat along with the potential for rotating storms. Meteorologist Laura Power has more.
- The Weather Network
Drenching rains will disrupt the week for many on the Prairies
Get ready for several days of heavy rain and gusty winds that may lead to localized flooding, isolated power outages, and slow travel
- Fox Weather
Watch: Rare white killer whale named Frosty sighted off California coast
The white whale is illusive no more. Frosty the killer whale made a rare appearance off the coast of California.
- USA TODAY
What to do during a tornado warning: How to stay safe at home, outside, in a car
There's no guarantee of safety during a tornado, but the National Weather Service says there are ways to protect yourself.