Meet Briar, a weeks-old mountain lion cub rescued by the Oakland Zoo
A mountain lion cub is being cared for by the Oakland Zoo veterinary hospital team after being rescued from a residential area in El Dorado County, California.
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SnopesFact Check: Posts Claim Photo Shows True Size of Bear's Paw Compared to Human, But There's More to It
The striking image had been circulating online for years but resurfaced on social media in mid-2024.
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My neighbor’s tree is blocking my $35K solar panels — can I demand they cut it down or am I stuck losing money?
Which came first, the panels or the tree?
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Will B.C.'s massive new Site C dam on the Peace River have downstream impacts on Alberta?
At a construction cost of $16 billion, the Site C hydroelectric dam and reservoir on the Peace River in northeastern British Columbia is the most expensive public infrastructure project in the province's history.Last month, B.C. Hydro started filling the dam's 83-kilometre long reservoir. The dam is expected to start producing power by December and be fully operational by the fall of 2025.At 1,100 megawatts, Site C will generate enough electricity to power 450,000 homes, increasing available pow
- The Conversation
Earth’s greatest mass extinction 250 million years ago shows what happens when El Niño gets out of control – new study
We modelled the climate during this period and discovered episodes of intense ocean heating.
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Forget Algonquin Stock: Buy This Magnificent Utilities Stock Instead
Not all utility stocks are as safe and stable as they might seem. This is why it might be time to look elsewhere when it comes to this stock. The post Forget Algonquin Stock: Buy This Magnificent Utilities Stock Instead appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.
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Magnitude 6.5 earthquake reported off B.C. coast on Sunday
Officials reported a 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the B.C. coast Sunday afternoon
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A polluting, coal-fired power plant found the key to solving America’s biggest clean energy challenge
Xcel Energy is short-circuiting what could have been seven years of bureaucracy and red tape to solar energy to its customers.
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Trump is days away from being able to dump his Trump Media stock for a massive payday
Trump Media's lockup period ends soon, allowing Donald Trump to sell his shares if he chooses. He'd potentially earn billions in the sell-off.
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Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 65 for Canadians
The average retirement savings for Canadians is close to $272,000 while the average RRSP balance stands at $129,000 in 2024. The post Here’s the Average RRSP Balance at Age 65 for Canadians appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.
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Dividend Powerhouses: Top Canadian Stocks to Enhance Your Portfolio
Three TSX dividend powerhouses are the top options for Canadians looking to enhance their investment portfolios. The post Dividend Powerhouses: Top Canadian Stocks to Enhance Your Portfolio appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.
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Utility shutoffs creep wider on Palos Verdes Peninsula. Dozens of Rolling Hills homes to go dark
In Rolling Hills, 35 homes are set to lose gas Monday, then 50 homes are expected to lose electricity by Wednesday.
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A key indicator on Canadians' debt is heading for a record, economists say
"The debt service ratio is expected to face further upward pressure as mortgages continue to renew at higher rates, and as a loosened labour market dampens income growth."
- Business Insider
Meet the 16 members of the $100 billion club — who are jointly worth more than Amazon or Google
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Bill Gates are among the very few members of the 12-digit club. Two Walmart heirs joined the elite group this month.
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California firefighters' union: Trump should 'be ashamed' over threat to withhold firefighting aid
Trump threatened to withhold firefighting aid to California as wildfires burned. A firefighters' union called it 'shocking.'
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Freeland says Canada will expand 30-year amortization, raise insured mortgage cap
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Monday proposed changes to the Canadian mortgage market, aiming to expand the availability of 30-year amortizations and increase the cap on insured mortgage products. Additionally, the price cap for insured mortgages will be raised to $1.5 million from the previous limit of $1 million. Both proposed changes would go into effect on Dec. 15.
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Magnitude 6.4 earthquake rattles B.C.'s northern coast
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off the southern tip of B.C's Haida Gwaii on Sunday, followed by a series of aftershocks.According to Earthquakes Canada, the tremors were felt in Sandspit and Masset in the Haida Gwaii archipelago, parts of northern Vancouver Island including Port Hardy and Gold River, and as far as Terrace and Kitimat on B.C.'s mainland.The National Weather Service Tsunami Warning Centre in Hawaii says there is no threat of a tsunami from the earthquake.Victoria-based seismolo
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Monday, Sep 16: Latest update on Tropical Depression Gordon from the National Hurricane Center
Here’s the latest on Tropical Depression Gordon
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Titan sub disaster: Five key questions that remain
A public hearing is set to examine the events surrounding the catastrophic failure of Oceangate’s submersible.
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This High-Yielding Dividend Stock Just Boosted Its Payout by 7%
If you want to collect a lot of dividend income, it isn’t just about which stock offers a high ...
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One of the world's smallest monkeys born at zoo
The pygmy marmoset, which is the first to be born at Drusillas Park in over a decade, needs a name.