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CNNRapidly-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.
- Miami Herald
13-foot-long crocodile ‘lunged’ at resident and evaded capture — until now. See it
The large reptile was lurking in a marina in Australia, officials said.
- 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.
- Sacramento Bee
‘Playful’ sea creature rockets out of water next to boaters, California video shows
“Never be off your guard.”
- CNN
Dozens of blazes burning in Canada are sending smoke to the US. Several major fires have forced hundreds of evacuations
More than 100 blazes are burning across Canada Monday, with several major wildfires prompting evacuations for hundreds of residents and threatening to swallow up communities.
- 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.
- Popular Mechanics
A Shocking Discovery in High-Temperature Superconductors May Start the New Age of Power
Explore the shocking discovery in high-temperature superconductors that may initiate a new era of power.
- 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
- BBC
Scientists solve mystery of ancient 'tree of life'
The iconic trees evolved on Madagascar 21 million years ago and later spread to other countries.
- CBC
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
- CBC
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
- CBC
Thousands ordered to evacuate Fort McMurray as wildfire threatens
More than 6,000 residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., headed south to safety as a large, out-of-control wildfire drew closer to their community. Other areas in Fort McMurray remain on evacuation alert and residents need to be ready to leave on short notice.
- The Canadian Press
The latest news on wildfires in Canada as thousands forced from homes in the West
Wildfires have forced thousands out of several communities in Western Canada. In Fort Nelson, B.C., about 4,700 people are out of their homes. Roughly 6,600 residents have been evacuated out of parts of Fort McMurray, Alta., while the rest of the city remains on evacuation alert. And a fire near Cranberry Portage, Man., has forced out about 500 residents. Here are the latest developments (all times are MT): 5:45 p.m. The mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, which includes Fort Ne
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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,
- The Canadian Press
'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 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
- People
Body Found in Grand Canyon National Park Weeks After Man Vanished with Dog on Homemade Raft
Thomas L. Robison is believed to have traveled down the river on a "wooden raft" after abandoning his car, according to the National Park Service
- Yahoo Finance Canada
From Enbridge to Cameco: Canadian CEOs eye AI-driven electricity boom
Data centres could draw as much electricity as Japan by 2026, according to the International Energy Agency.
- Euronews
Cooking with climate-harming dirty fuels kills millions every year. How can Europe help?
“I believe if your neighbour’s house is burning, you help them. Africa is our neighbour,” said IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol.
- Miami Herald
Eyeless creature — discovered in underwater cave — is a new species in China. See it
Only 25 of the blind animal have ever been found, researchers said.