Hour-by-hour forecast as a severe thunderstorm risk creeps into Ontario
Tracking the thunderstorm potential across southwestern Ontario on Wednesday. Get the hour-by-hour forecast with meteorologist Tyler Hamilton.
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CBCP.E.I. farmer worries stray voltage is harming his cattle
WARNING: Some may find this story contains distressing photos or contentIt started with calf number 123. "He was perfectly fine and drinking on a cow," said John Gallant, who owns beef cattle on his third-generation farm in St. Timothée, P.E.I., near Wellington. He jumped on his tractor and was backing out when he saw something strange."The calf was laying pretty much lined up with the side of this fence post in the middle of a water puddle there, stiff as a board with his eyes rolled behind his
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Hefty snowfall totals in parts of Alberta will make for hazardous travel
Chilly and snowy conditions will be infiltrating Alberta this week as we close out the month, and will likely make for tricky travel as roads will be slippery
- The Weather Network - Video
Heavy May snowfall looms over Alberta, up to 40 cm possible
May snowfall is making an unexpected appearance in Alberta, causing disruptions and challenges for residents. Accumulations of snow are expected in various parts of the province, affecting travel conditions and potentially causing delays. Meteorologist Rhythm Reet from The Weather Network will be providing updates on the extent and duration of this late-season snow event.
- The Weather Network - Video
Up to 40 cm of snowfall coming to Alberta, with some seeing rain
Meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal has the Alberta forecast details for you.
- USA TODAY
Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat
As communities across the south-central U.S. recovered from deadly storms, states along the Gulf Coast saw powerful storms on Monday.
- Miami Herald
Shark caught off New York had chunk bitten out by an even bigger shark. See the photo
“Clearly, being a shark in the open ocean is not without risks.”
- The Canadian Press
Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — As the urban centre at the heart of Canada's oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half ago, the northern Alberta community was this country's most famous boom town. High oil prices helped to drive unprecedented demand for the thick, viscous bitumen that lies beneath the earth's surface here, and workers flocked from around the world to cash in on the bonanza. Then crude prices crashed, layoffs began, and the frenzy
- Miami Herald
Cave creature — with ‘blade-shaped’ teeth — discovered as new species in Thailand
A researcher climbed about 50 feet up a rock face with no ropes to discover the animal.
- The Weather Network
Rain showers, possible thunder, close out April in southern Ontario
April will be coming to a close, trying to get in a few more showers for those May flowers, and maybe a few rumbles of thunder
- Futurism
Scientists Say New Material Can Suck Carbon Out of Atmosphere Faster Than Trees
Scientific Alchemy A team of scientists in the United Kingdom say they have discovered a porous material that has the potential capacity to store large quantities of greenhouse gases, The Independent reports, making it one possible tool in the arsenal to fight climate change. The scientists detailed how they used computational models to develop this […]
- BBC
Plans for huge solar farm described as frightening
They would be built across three sites, producing enough energy to power more than 130,000 homes.
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Ontario sees more than 115 cases of eye damage after solar eclipse: What to do if you feel any pain
There have been 118 reported cases of eye damage in Ontario since the phenomenon, adding to the several cases seen in Quebec.
- Yahoo News UK
Maps show where in the UK will be warmest on May Bank Holiday weekend
The Met Office says the UK can expect some warmer weather as the week progresses ahead of the early May bank holiday.
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Indigenous communities turn to prescribed burns to protect land from wildfires
As the threat of wildfires continues to ramp up, Indigenous communities in northern Alberta are trying to mitigate the risk by burning stretches of dried-out lands.Prescribed burning isn't new for Indigenous communities; it's a practice that dates back generations to protect lands from the threat of wildfires and spur the regrowth of trees, plants and grasses. "[Burns] rejuvenate the land, helps get the medicines back, burns off the invasive species of plants and brings back the natural habitat,
- Popular Mechanics
A Ferret Died in 1988 and Spawned 3 Clones. Now, They Could Save Their Entire Species.
America’s rarest mammal is staring down extinction—but these specimens offer hope.
- Associated Press
Remote Lake Superior island wolf numbers are stable but moose population declining, researchers say
Researchers forced to cut short an annual survey of wildlife on a remote Lake Superior island this winter due to unusually warm weather announced Tuesday that they managed to gather data that shows the wolf population is stable. Isle Royale is a 134,000-acre (54,200-hectare) island situated in far western Lake Superior between Grand Marais, Minnesota, and Thunder Bay, Canada. Researchers typically conduct aerial surveys of the island to develop population estimates and observe animal behavior.
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Climate science is sound. Satellite timelapse doesn't disprove sea level rise | Fact check
A satellite image timelapse of one city's coastline is not enough to determine whether or not sea level rise or climate change has occurred.
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Calls to clear up ‘environmental disaster’ beauty spot in Kent
A local community is urging the government body to secure funding to get rid of an estimated 27,000 tonnes of illegal waste.
- Sky News
Warmer weather is finally on its way, with parts of Britain set to bask in 20C heat
Highs of 20C (68F) are expected in parts of the UK this week, the Met Office has said, following a spell of cold, wet and windy weather. Forecasters expect warmer weather to return mid-week, with southeast England set to enjoy the highest temperatures. "It might not be the sort of glorious sort of heatwave that we're hoping for... but there probably will be some more pleasant and warmer weather for some people as we head towards the end of the week."