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The Weather NetworkSevere thunderstorm threat emerges over the Prairies, risk of tornadoes
Much needed rain spreads across the Prairies, but with severe thunderstorms accompanying the wet weather. Stay alert as there is a slight tornadic risk through parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan Thursday. Storms move into southern Manitoba Friday. Here's what you need to know.
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Rapidly-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 Canadian Press
Rain keeping Fort McMurray fire at bay, as thousands out of homes in Western Canada
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — A wildfire that has forced thousands out of their homes in the Alberta oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray was held in place Thursday as rain and cooler temperatures swept the area. Alberta Wildfire information officer Christie Tucker said the blaze remained out of control – the only such designated fire in the province – but it did not grow overnight and remained at 200 square kilometres in size. “We’re seeing rain and cooler temperatures in much of the province this week,
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Heads-up, threat of severe storms Alberta, Saskatchewan
Much-needed rain spreads across the Prairies. However, there is a slight tornadic risk through parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Meteorologist Nadine Powell has the details.
- 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 - Video
A look at your May long weekend forecast and a hidden danger
Get the latest exclusive scoop on the long-weekend forecast with meteorologist Tyler Hamilton.
- 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
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Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
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4 Kitchener homes to pilot greywater system that may one day help people save money on their water bill
The region is hoping a new pilot project will one day save people money on their water bill.The greywater pilot project has installed a system in four new homes in Kitchener that will take water used in the shower, treat it in the house, then use that same water to flush toilets.Dan Meagher is the supervisor of water programs with the region's water and wastewater services department. He says before this, reusing greywater had proven to be challenging because of the costs and maintenance associa
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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
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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
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2024 Eastern Pacific hurricane season guide: Here’s what to know about this year’s storms
The 2024 eastern Pacific hurricane season began on May 15 and runs through November 30. In 2023, an El Nino pattern produced 17 named storms, ten hurricanes and eight major cyclones in the basin. Two of the major hurricanes – Dora and Otis – were retired for their connections to mass devastation in Hawaii and southwestern Mexico.
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'Day by day': Alberta fire evacuees out until next week, weather to help B.C. crews
FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA — Thousands of residents forced to flee a fierce, wind-whipped wildfire threatening the oilsands hub city of Fort McMurray were told Wednesday they’ll likely be out for days and may be allowed back as early as Tuesday. Jody Butz, the fire chief in charge of the Fort McMurray region, said while Tuesday is the estimated return date, there are a lot of variables. "This does not guarantee that you'll return on that day, but we want to advise you to be evacuated until then," Bu
- The Canadian Press
Study says aquaculture likely driving wild salmon extinction in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A new study shows an Atlantic salmon population in southern Newfoundland is disappearing, and it says nearby aquaculture operations are likely to blame. The report published last month in the journal Reviews in Fisheries Science and Aquaculture concludes that though climate change and predation also have negative impacts, the effects of aquaculture operations near the Conne River are the most significant probable factor pushing the local wild salmon population toward extinctio
- 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
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'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,
- 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.
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Ancient trees unlock an alarming new insight into our warming world
Last summer, marked by deadly extreme heat and devastating wildfires, was the warmest in at least 2,000 years, according to new research
- 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