Chilly, gloomy start to May as low lingers over Atlantic Canada
Battle of the ridge vs trough. Who will see the sunshine this week, versus who will see the rain and snow. More details with Meteorologist Melinda Singh.
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CNNRapidly-spreading fires are threatening to burn through Canadian towns and degrading air quality
Dangerous wildfires have scorched tens of thousands of acres and are closing in on multiple Canadian towns, forcing thousands of evacuations and degrading air quality.
- The Weather Network
Canada's May long weekend has it all, except for the 'perfect' forecast
The long weekend may not give everyone the tease of summer they want, but don't count it as a write off yet
- Miami Herald
13-foot-long crocodile ‘lunged’ at resident and evaded capture — until now. See it
The large reptile was lurking in a marina in Australia, officials said.
- Miami Herald
‘Bizarre’ creature — that hunts like an ‘assassin’ — discovered as new species. See it
Scientists found the “iconic” predator in the leaves of a park in Australia.
- Miami Herald
Giant sea creature’s body washes ashore in Massachusetts — for second time, experts say
Officials hope the tide will carry the body back out to sea.
- The Weather Network
Rounds of rain, with signs of snow as temperatures cool over the Prairies
Rounds of rain take aim at the Prairies this week, with all eyes on a temperature drop that could help lead to periods of snow into the May long weekend
- Sacramento Bee
‘Playful’ sea creature rockets out of water next to boaters, California video shows
“Never be off your guard.”
- Popular Mechanics
A Shocking Discovery in High-Temperature Superconductors May Start the New Age of Power
Explore the shocking discovery in high-temperature superconductors that may initiate a new era of power.
- FTW Outdoors
Cheetah and cubs cross river in rare video; ‘I was holding my breath’
Viewers of this “extremely rare” footage express concern about the cheetahs crossing this African river due to the danger of crocodiles.
- CBC
Thousands ordered to evacuate Fort McMurray as wildfire threatens
More than 6,000 residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., headed south to safety as a large, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. Other areas in Fort McMurray remain on evacuation alert and residents need to be ready to leave on short notice.
- CBC
Fear, anxiety as thousands flee their homes in Fort McMurray due to threat of wildfire
Thousands of Fort McMurray residents headed south to safety as a large out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community, but many are worried they won't have a home to return to.An evacuation order was issued Tuesday afternoon for the neighbourhoods of Beacon Hill, Abasand, Prairie Creek and Grayling Terrace, as the wildfire southwest of the community continues to grow.Other areas in Fort McMurray remain on evacuation alert and residents need to be ready to leave on short notice. Marina Ba
- CBC
Minor earthquake rattles eastern Ontario, western Quebec
The star shows the relative position of Wednesday morning's earthquake northeast of Ottawa on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River. (Earthquakes Canada)People in parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec may have felt the ground rumble their morning coffee on Wednesday.A 3.2 magnitude earthquake shook an area northwest of Hawkesbury, Ont., on the Quebec side of the Ottawa River at 8:20 a.m., according to Earthquakes Canada.Earthquakes under a 3.5 magnitude aren't always felt, while those up to
- CBC
'They were pretty much everywhere': This Cambridge couple pulled more than a dozen ticks off their dog
Hike up your socks and check your pets — tick season is already in full force.Rob and Kathy Bull of Cambridge, Ont., are warning others to check themselves and their pets. They took to social media last Wednesday to post a video of nearly 20 ticks creeping around in a green vial. They had picked the ticks off their four-year-old Jack Russell terrier, Roxy after a short walk through Dumfries Conservation Area."Mostly her abdomen, but there were a few in her beard, a couple on the top of her head,
- The Weather Network
How the 30-30-30 rule is essential for wildfire safety
The Weather Network details the 30-30-30 rule that officials use to alert people when there is a threat of extreme wildfire behaviour
- The Canadian Press
DeSantis, amid criticism, signs Florida bill making climate change a lesser state priority
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation signed Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that also bans power-generating wind turbines offshore or near the state's lengthy coastline. Critics said the measure made law by the former Republican presidential hopeful ignores the reality of climate change threats in Florida, including projections of rising seas, extreme heat and flooding and increasingly seve
- People
Body Found in Grand Canyon National Park Weeks After Man Vanished with Dog on Homemade Raft
Thomas L. Robison is believed to have traveled down the river on a "wooden raft" after abandoning his car, according to the National Park Service
- Storyful
Huge Croc That 'Lunged' at Local Captured in Queensland
A huge crocodile that “lunged” at a houseboat owner and reportedly took a dog was captured at a Queensland marina on May 13, the state’s Department of Environment, Science and Innovation said. A new home at a farm or zoo will now be found.Measuring 4.2 meters, the crocodile qualifies as an “icon” animal, and as such enjoys legal protection in Queensland. "This means the decision on where the crocodile will be placed and housed must be made in consultation with the relevant Traditional Owners,” Wildlife officer Ella Meeve said.Footage released by the Queensland DES shows the crocodile being captured in Cardwell. Credit: Queensland DES via Storyful
- The Weather Network
Seven-day taste of early-summer weather in eastern Ontario, Quebec
Parts of Ontario and Quebec are set to enjoy a weeklong stretch of temperatures soaring above 20 C, thanks to an upper-level ridge
- Reuters
US offers conditional $1.66 billion loan to hydrogen producer Plug Power
The U.S. Energy Department on Tuesday said it has offered a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.66 billion to Plug Power Inc to help it build up to six plants to produce clean hydrogen. The hydrogen fuel from the plants is expected to power fuel cell-electric vehicles used in material handling, transportation, and heavy industry, the department's office of loan programs said. It is expected to result in an 84% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional hydrogen production, which derives hydrogen from natural gas, releasing large amounts of the main greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, unless captured and stored underground.
- Business Insider
China's BYD just unleashed a hybrid pickup truck that has no rival in America — see the Shark
China's BYD Auto launched its all-new Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck on Tuesday with 430 horsepower and has 62 miles of all-electric range.