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CBCEtobicoke residents plead for help amid rat infestation
A rat infestation is plaguing residents in a south Etobicoke neighbourhood.And they're blaming an impromptu garbage dump set up by residents of a nearby homeless encampment in Mimico's Coronation Park for their new furry neighbours — though a pest control expert and their local councillor say a nearby excavation site is likely contributing to the problem.Regardless, the neighbours are pushing for action from the city that they say is long overdue."There needs to be a massive clean out; there nee
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Ontario Liberal MP's map of Canada forgets P.E.I., Yukon
Yasir Naqvi's map of Canada map depicts a country Canadians are not familiar with — it has eight provinces and two territories. Canada has 10 provinces and three territories.The taxpayer-funded political flyer by the Liberal MP to celebrate Canada Day, which was sent to constituents in his Ottawa Centre riding, includes a photo of Naqvi with his contact information. Its main feature is a blank map of Canada encouraging recipients to "colour the map."However, recipients were met with a few fewer
- CNN
Why Mount Rainier is the US volcano keeping scientists up at night
Scientists fear Washington’s Mount Rainier could trigger a swift debris flow caused by melting snow and ice. An event could endanger nearby populated areas.
- USA TODAY
Cheetah cub 'adopted' by mother at Cincinnati Zoo, increasing his chances at survival
"It's a good thing that cheetahs can't count!" Cheetah moms don't raise single cubs, so zoos sometimes adopt (sneak) singletons into other litters.
- CNN
Finally, an answer to a mystery surrounding these 1,000-year-old trees
The mighty baobab has grown across mainland Africa, Madagascar and Australia for millions of years. But until now, scientists disputed where they came from.
- The Weather Network
Remain alert as severe storms target southern Ontario on Sunday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms will continue into Sunday across southern Ontario, raising the threat for flooding, high winds, and possibly a tornado or two
- CBC
City opens 4 new sites for non-potable water pickup
City of Calgary officials announced Sunday that four new sites have been opened to provide city residents with non-potable water for use on gardens and indoor and outdoor plants — one location in each quadrant.The new sites are located at Spyhill landfill in the northwest, the Genesis Centre in the northeast, Ambrose University in the southwest and Bishop O'Byrne high school in the southeast.Residents must bring their own containers and are limited to 25 gallons or 100 litres of water per person
- The Weather Network
Soaking rains, severe storms target southern Ontario this weekend
The first weekend of summer won't be the most ideal for any outdoor plans in southern Ontario as the region will be contending with rain and the threat of thunderstorms for both days
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Missing hiker rescued after 10 days
Luke McClish, 34, says he managed to survive in the northern California wilderness drinking a gallon of water every day. ABC News' Danny New explains how rescue crew finally found McClish.
- The Weather Network - Video
Strong storm setup continues through the overnight in Ontario
A moisture-filled atmosphere unloads on Ontario & Quebec, renewing the risk for severe storms once again. The severity shifts however to Central & Eastern Ontario where the largest threat for flooding will be. Meteorologist Laura Power has the details.
- USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek
Three fans involved in lightning strike during weather delay near 2024 Travelers Championship
Both people are conscious and alert and were transported to the hospital.
- WCVB - Boston
High demand during heat wave leads to water issues
High demand during the recent heat wave that impacted Massachusetts has contributed to low water levels in several community systems, prompting restrictions on use and causing discoloration.
- WMUR - Manchester
Unitil, NHEC preparing to respond to potential power outages during Sunday's storms
Unitil and New Hampshire Electric Co-op said crews are ready to repair any downed lines caused by strong winds.
- CNN
This technology could transform one of the world’s dirtiest industries. Experts say it’s way off pace
Steelmaking is responsible for up to 9% of global planet-heating pollution. The technology exists to clean it up but big obstacles remain
- BBC
Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukrainian power grid
Several people are wounded after Russia targeted Ukraine's energy network for a second time this week.
- The Daily Beast
Heat Wave Torturing the U.S. Will Get Worse in Some States
The heat dome blighting huge swaths of the country isn’t going away yet, as the weekend shapes up to be another brutal scorcher.Weather forecasts project temperatures as high as 108 degrees in Las Vegas and 104 in Phoenix, while the east coast is roasting as well. Baltimore and Philadelphia were forecast to hit 98 degrees, while reports showed that the heat index (which also includes the effect of humidity) climbed to triple digits in those areas.The National Weather Service’s HeatRisk map showe
- The Olympian
Lacey council agrees to spend about $600,000 to acquire water from Olympia. Here’s why
Why does the city need the water?
- The Weather Network
Heavy rain continues overnight for already-soaked southern Quebec
Rain continues overnight after a stormy day in southern Quebec
- Reuters
Heat wave scorches US East Coast as dangerous temperatures expand to West
Baltimore and Philadelphia are forecast to touch records near 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) on Sunday, while temperatures rise into the 90s F in states like Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, as much as 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. The extreme heat will then shift to Nebraska and Kansas on Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Officials are warning of dangerous conditions in the Philadelphia region where high humidity could drive heat indices above 105 F (41 C), making it feel even hotter than the actual temperature.
- CNN
Wolves attack woman who went jogging in French safari zoo
A woman staying at a French safari zoo was attacked by several wolves on Sunday after she entered the reserved part of the zoo which is “usually only accessible by car,” the zoo’s CEO Christelle Bercheny told journalists.