From summer weather to snow, the Prairies get it all this week
From summer weather to snow, the Prairies get it all this week. Meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal has the latest forecast
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The Weather NetworkLate snowfall puts a 'freeze' on summer for these provinces
It may be the end of May, but Mother Nature is putting a 'freeze' to the start of summer for many Canadians this week
- The Weather Network
Western snow steals the show this long weekend, more to come Monday
A stark divide across the country this long weekend put the West on snowy ground
- HuffPost
Ted Cruz's 'Come Together' Message After Storm Prompts Scathing Reminder From Critics
You can guess what it is.
- The Canadian Press
Heavy equipment, snow shovels used to clean up hail piled knee-deep in small Colorado city
DENVER (AP) — Residents in a small city in northeastern Colorado were cleaning up Tuesday after hail the size of baseballs and golf balls pounded the community, with heavy construction equipment and snow shovels used to clear ice that piled up knee-deep the night before.
- The Weather Network - Video
Multi day severe storms heading to Ontario and Quebec
The threat for severe storms will actually shift from eastern Ontario and Quebec to southwestern Ontario for Wednesday as the same storm triggers remain in place
- The Canadian Press
It's so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s so hot in Mexico that howler monkeys are falling dead from the trees.
- CBC
Heavy rain hits B.C. coast as cool weather tempers fires in north
Heavy, sustained rainfall is expected for British Columbia's Lower Mainland through Tuesday night, prompting a warning from Environment Canada. The forecaster says a frontal system has already brought heavy rain to some parts of Metro Vancouver, and up to 50 millimetres could fall before Wednesday morning. Heavy precipitation can cause flash flooding, Environment Canada warned, adding that localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.A special weather statement is in effect for the Coquihal
- Associated Press
Moose kills Alaska man attempting to take photos of her newborn calves
A 70-year-old Alaska man who was attempting to take photos of two newborn moose calves was attacked and killed by their mother, authorities said Monday. The man killed Sunday was identified as Dale Chorman of Homer, said Austin McDaniel, a spokesperson for the Alaska Department of Public Safety. “As they were walking through the brush looking for the moose, that’s when the cow moose attacked Dale,” McDaniel said.
- The Canadian Press
Orphan orca's extended family spotted off northeast side of Vancouver Island
ALERT BAY, B.C. — Members of a killer whale pod related to an orphan orca calf that escaped a remote British Columbia tidal lagoon last month have been spotted off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island. Marine scientist Jared Towers says in a social media post he was surprised to see members of the calf's great grandmother's pod swimming in ocean waters near Alert Bay. Towers, an expert in identifying whales by their distinct individual markings, says he saw the T109 pod swim out of Pearse Pas
- The Hill
Florida meteorologist goes after DeSantis over climate change rollback
A television meteorologist in Florida slammed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for signing a bill that will remove the requirement for the state to consider climate change when creating energy policy and roll back nearly all references to climate change in state law. “Don’t say Climate Change! As Florida is on fire, underwater and unaffordable, our…
- Belleville News-Democrat
Warm weather in Illinois means snakes will emerge. How to keep them away from your yard
What should you do if you find a snake hiding out around your property? Here’s what an expert suggests.
- Popular Mechanics
A 50,000-Year-Old Block of Ice Paints the Most Chilling Picture of the Future Ever
The highest CO2 levels in 50,000 years is still 10 times less than our current anthropogenic climate nightmare.
- USA TODAY
Video shows alligator's 'death roll' amid struggle with officers on North Carolina highway
One North Carolina alligator wasn't too happy to be removed from the road, putting up a small fight with deputies as they moved it off the road.
- The Weather Network
Muggy thunderstorm threat builds across southern Ontario, Quebec
A muggy air mass over southern Ontario will give way for strong and severe thunderstorms to develop Tuesday and Wednesday
- USA TODAY
Black bear found with all four paws cut off, stolen in northern California
The bear was found dead in Foresthill in Placer County after someone reported hitting it with a vehicle. The next day, it was found with missing paws.
- Canadian Press Videos
China’s rapid solar expansion comes with help from local residents and businesses
China is the runaway leader in supplying the world with the hardware to gather solar power. Shandong Province is taking an early lead in the country’s solar energy development. But the country’s grid is getting more than it can use in some places. Experts say China must quickly adapt to oversupply to remain leading in the global solar race. (AP Video: Olivia Zhang, Tian Macleod Ji, Ng Han Guan)
- USA TODAY
'Hungry, thirsty, and a little confused': Watch bear bring traffic to a standstill in California
Video footage captured by a commuter Dan Kanes showed the bear standing in the middle of State Route 14 near Santa Clarita as traffic came to a halt.
- CBC
Hitting the trails this spring? Dust off your feet before you head home
It's just a quick PSA: if you're on Island trails, remember to brush off your feet before driving away!That's the message from the Invasive Species Council as the group increasingly notices a correlation between foot traffic and the spread of invasive species — like plants that do not naturally occur on P.E.I."Invasive species, like any plant, puts out seeds and those seeds land in the dirt. And then when you are walking along the trail, and dirt will inevitably get picked up in your boots, seed
- KOCO - Oklahoma City Videos
May 20,2024: Severe storm threat returns
Chief Meteorologist Damon Lane shows the threat returning tomorrow and into Wednesday
- LA Times
Black bear had been killed by car, but then its paws were cut off and stolen
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is investigating after a black bear was found with its paws missing.