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The Weather NetworkA much-needed warm-up heads to southern Ontario, but there's a catch
Beware slick roads across southern Ontario through Sunday morning as snowfall continues
- FTW Outdoors
Watch: Orca performs ‘headstand’ during rare San Diego sighting
When Eastern Tropical Pacific killer whales visit San Diego waters via Mexico, it’s always exciting for observers. For starters, the ETPs visit primarily to hunt common dolphins. These predation events, while deadly for dolphins, are ac
- Associated Press
Biden adds to the nation's list of national monuments during his term. There's an appetite for more
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt did in 1906 what Congress was unwilling to do through legislation: He used his new authority under the Antiquities Act to designate Devils Tower in Wyoming as the first national monument. Then came Antiquities Act protections for the Petrified Forest in Arizona, Chaco Canyon and the Gila Cliff Dwellings in New Mexico, the Grand Canyon, Death Valley in California, and what are now Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks in Utah.
- The Canadian Press
Environment Canada issues more than a dozen weather warnings in B.C.
VANCOUVER — Environment Canada says freezing rain and flurries are set to hit parts of B.C. today, issuing more than a dozen weather warnings over heavy rain and snowfall at higher elevations.
- The Weather Network
Mercury climbs in southern Ontario, but will bring freezing rain risk
Another element of wintry weather could be in store on Monday for parts of southern and eastern Ontario: Freezing rain. Brace for tricky commutes through the day
- The Weather Network
Potent storm unloads heavy snow and gusty winds on the eastern Prairies
A moisture-packed clipper will scoot farther across the eastern Prairies Sunday, potentially bringing more than 20 cm of snow to several locales by Monday
- The Weather Network
Warnings issued as freezing rain, heavy snow push into Prairies
A snowy weekend is in store for parts of the southern and eastern Prairies as a moisture-packed clipper scoots into the region, potentially bringing more than 20 cm of snow to several locales by Monday
- POWER Magazine
Study Finds 21 Regions with High Potential for the Development of Wind Farms in Cuba
Cuban researchers have identified 21 areas in the country with favorable conditions for the installation of wind farms. These areas are mainly located on the north-central-eastern coast, from the provinces […]
- CBC
Weather warning, advisories issued for eastern Ontario, western Quebec
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning in western Quebec and a snowfall advisory stretching from eastern Ontario through to the southern parts of the province.It advised that travel may be difficult due to reduced visibility, heavy snow and changing conditions.More than 15 centimetres of snow is expected to fall thorughout the day in communities north of Gatineau, including Chelsea, Maniwaki and Grenville.Eastern Ontario could receive between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow, Environment
- The Canadian Press
Hundreds of thousands in Ireland and UK left without power as Storm Darragh batters the region
LONDON (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland were left without power and millions were warned to stay indoors Saturday as high winds and heavy rain battered the region.
- The Weather Network - Video
Snow, gusty winds brings travel woes on eastern Prairies
System bringing messy roads in the prairies will end soon. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network sheds more light on the details.
- The Weather Network
Tough weekend travel as heavy snow aims for the Prairies
Some areas could see more than 30 cm of snow by Monday
- The Weather Network - Video
Clipper chaos this weekend in Ontario brings more snow
Ontario braces for another Alberta Clipper to swing through the region bringing widespread snow. GTA likely to only see flurries, heavier accumulations in the snowbelt and along highway 11. The Weather Network's meteorologist Laura Power has the details.
- FTW Outdoors
Weary Yellowstone bear shown 'tucking self in' for hibernation
The Yellowstone Safari Company on Saturday shared heartwarming footage showing a sleepy black bear gathering material just outside its den before resuming its long winter nap. “Have you ever seen a bear tuck themself in for their wi
- The Canadian Press
In California's 'earthquake country,' a 7.0 temblor prompts confusion and a tsunami warning
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Valerie Starkey was driving through Northern California to visit relatives when she suddenly felt shaking and feared her car had broken down, only to realize later that it was an earthquake so powerful that it triggered a tsunami warning for hundreds of miles of the U.S. West Coast.
- POWER Magazine
GE Vernova to Provide Grid-Stabilizing Technology for German Transmission System Operator
GE Vernova secured a contract with 50Hertz Transmission GmbH to deliver advanced STATCOM technology, supporting Germany’s transition to a renewable energy future The 300 Mvar FACTSFLEX GFM solution, with Grid […]
- CBC
Ships taking extra caution after seiche exposes parts of the Detroit River's bank
When Windsor Harbour Master Peter Berry looked at the Detroit River earlier Friday, he saw things he hadn't seen in more than a decade. "We haven't seen the bottom of the river since 2010, 2011. They're now exposed," Berry told CBC Windsor. "Fish habitats we installed years ago that were under water are now exposed. The root balls and root wads, we can now see them."The culprit is a seiche that has taken the river and Lake Erie by storm. It's a natural phenomenon that happens when strong winds p
- Storyful
Driver Finds His Way Blocked by Trees Toppled by Storm Darragh
A driver on the Isle of Man found his way blocked pretty much every way he turned on Saturday, December 7, after Storm Darragh toppled trees across roads.Footage by Tom Poole shows the blocked roads,Poole told Storyful that it took him “2 hours to get 7 miles across the island.”According to local media, the storm toppled more than 50 trees and power poles. Credit: Tom Poole via Storyful
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Lake-effect storm warnings issued for parts of New York and Pennsylvania through Saturday
Snow squall warnings, high winds and more bitter cold is in the forecast.