A spring storm slowly tracking across Saskatchewan and Manitoba is bringing heavy rain, then blowing snow. Concerns for flooding in parts. The Weather Networks meteorologist Nadine Powell has the details.
WARNING: Some may find this story contains distressing photos or contentIt started with calf number 123. "He was perfectly fine and drinking on a cow," said John Gallant, who owns beef cattle on his third-generation farm in St. Timothée, P.E.I., near Wellington. He jumped on his tractor and was backing out when he saw something strange."The calf was laying pretty much lined up with the side of this fence post in the middle of a water puddle there, stiff as a board with his eyes rolled behind his
Chilly and snowy conditions will be infiltrating Alberta this week as we close out the month, and will likely make for tricky travel as roads will be slippery
May snowfall is making an unexpected appearance in Alberta, causing disruptions and challenges for residents. Accumulations of snow are expected in various parts of the province, affecting travel conditions and potentially causing delays. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network will be providing updates on the extent and duration of this late-season snow event.
Not all hybrid cars are created equal. While some models offer excellent fuel efficiency, reliability and performance, others fall short. With so many options, it can be tough to separate the good...
As communities across the south-central U.S. recovered from deadly storms, states along the Gulf Coast saw powerful storms on Monday.
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country's most famous boom town. High oil prices helped to drive unprecedented demand for the thick, viscous bitumen that lies beneath the earth's surface here, and workers flocked from around the world to cash in on the bonanza. Then crude prices crashed, layoffs began, and the frenzy
April will be coming to a close, trying to get in a few more showers for those May flowers, and maybe a few rumbles of thunder
A researcher climbed about 50 feet up a rock face with no ropes to discover the animal.
A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals in Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials. Park rangers arrested and jailed him after he was treated for minor injuries. Park rangers got a call about the man allegedly harassing a bison herd and kicking one of them about seven miles (11 kilometers) inside the park's west entrance on April 21.
At least four people are dead, including an infant, after a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma overnight, as severe storms threaten more twisters, heavy rain and large hail from Missouri to Texas Sunday.
They would be built across three sites, producing enough energy to power more than 130,000 homes.
There have been 118 reported cases of eye damage in Ontario since the phenomenon, adding to the several cases seen in Quebec.
Scientific Alchemy A team of scientists in the United Kingdom say they have discovered a porous material that has the potential capacity to store large quantities of greenhouse gases, The Independent reports, making it one possible tool in the arsenal to fight climate change. The scientists detailed how they used computational models to develop this […]
The Met Office says the UK can expect some warmer weather as the week progresses ahead of the early May bank holiday.
America’s rarest mammal is staring down extinction—but these specimens offer hope.
As the threat of wildfires continues to ramp up, Indigenous communities in northern Alberta are trying to mitigate the risk by burning stretches of dried-out lands.Prescribed burning isn't new for Indigenous communities; it's a practice that dates back generations to protect lands from the threat of wildfires and spur the regrowth of trees, plants and grasses. "[Burns] rejuvenate the land, helps get the medicines back, burns off the invasive species of plants and brings back the natural habitat,
A local community is urging the government body to secure funding to get rid of an estimated 27,000 tonnes of illegal waste.
Highs of 20C (68F) are expected in parts of the UK this week, the Met Office has said, following a spell of cold, wet and windy weather. Forecasters expect warmer weather to return mid-week, with southeast England set to enjoy the highest temperatures. "It might not be the sort of glorious sort of heatwave that we're hoping for... but there probably will be some more pleasant and warmer weather for some people as we head towards the end of the week."
Wildfires are already popping up in some parts of B.C., and officials are worried about a tough summer ahead.Thousands of people were forced from their homes in 2023, as wildfires threatened people and property, prompting evacuation alerts and orders in all corners of the province.Just two of those wildfires caused more than $720 million in insured losses last year, making the fires the most costly insured extreme weather event the province has ever seen.The 2024 season started early, first with
Snow is synonymous with spring on the Prairies. Here’s a look at why these spring systems are often snowier than their deep winter counterparts.
