Powerful winds and heavy rainfall threaten end of weekend in B.C.
Multiple rounds of system bringing an unsettled weekend but Sunday evening will feature a particularly strong system. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network has more.
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The Weather NetworkNext shot of lake-effect snow squalls ready to hit Ontario with 20-50 cm totals
A deepening, low-pressure system in the East and Arctic air from the West will clash over Ontario, and bring another round of significant, lake-effect snow squalls. Some areas are in line for an additional 30-50 cm by Friday
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Another round of heavy squalls coming to southern Ontario
Incoming, blustery winds and snow squalls to southern Ontario. A deepening low pressure to the east, and Arctic air from the west clash over Ontario. Meteorologist Nadine Powell details the widespread windy and squally conditions set to hit the region.
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Humpback whale’s spectacular breach is sadly revealing; photos
A humpback whale that had been thrilling boaters off Newport Beach, Ca., for several days breached for a prolonged period Sunday, revealing that the mammal is hardly free and thriving. The accompanying Instagram post by Mark Girarde
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People Who Live Off The Grid Are Sharing What It’s Actually Like And It’s Superrrrr Interesting
"Everything is harder."
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Canada braces for Arctic-cold blast this week
Cold Arctic Air is set to return across Canada bringing changeable weather conditions. Details with Meteorologist Amandeep Purewal.
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'Weather bomb' set to unleash a mess of snow and rain in eastern Ontario, Quebec
Rain, snow, and winds set to strike eastern Ontario and Quebec, as a 'weather bomb' moves across the region. Brace for localized flooding and the risk for power outages
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Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists
A humpback whale makes one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, raising alarm.
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Trump Names Price For Avoiding All Environment Regulations: $1 Billion Or More
The president-elect offers his spin on permitting reform as Congress debates legislation.
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Icy Monday in store for some as Ontario slips into a quick change
A pattern change is coming to Ontario, but first, freezing rain will sweep across parts of the province on Monday, making for some slippery commutes
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Snow, heavy rain and ice threaten travel, outages across eastern Ontario, Quebec
Brace for localized flooding and the risk for power outages as a 'weather bomb' unleashes a messy wintry mix across parts of eastern Ontario and Quebec
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Explosive system to bring Eastern Canada a blast of precipitation
A unique weather bomb will develop over eastern North America this week, bringing a blast of chilly precipitation with it
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'As good as it gets' for holiday travel plans in southern Ontario this weekend
A lack of 'festive' weekend weather will certainly help with holiday plans and travel across southern Ontario, but we have to get through some potent snow squalls first
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Mild, but potent 'weather bomb' takes aim at Atlantic Canada
Brace for widespread heavy rain, ice, and windy conditions as a powerful 'weather bomb' takes aim at Atlantic Canada mid-week. There's even the potential for some record-setting warm December temperatures as milder air floods the region
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Unusual December warmth across East Coast, but with wicked winds and outage risk
Warnings are widespread with an intense storm set to unleash a messy mix of heavy rain, ice and powerful winds across Atlantic Canada
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B.C. selects nine wind power projects to boost energy supply by eight per cent a year
VANCOUVER — British Columbia has given the green light to nine wind energy projects to help power the province's economy and light up 500,000 homes, Premier David Eby said Monday.
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Flood-hit homeowners pray for rain to stay away
Muddy floodwater constantly flows into roams in Madeley leaving behind smelly sludge an debris.
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Partially treated wastewater is dumped into Quebec's waterways hundreds of times a year
Some of Quebec's water treatment plants are running beyond capacity on a regular basis, with one in Laval, Que., being the worst case according to a watchdog group. This gives the facilities no other choice than to release partially treated water into rivers. The process is allowed by the province.
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Crisp blast of Arctic air to pay most of Canada a visit this week
A quick blast of Arctic air is expected to impact much of Canada this week, with below-seasonal temperatures forecast for the majority of the country
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Severe Storm Drenching NYC and Northeast Threatens Power Cuts
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