Surviving a tree well: The hidden danger on ski hills
Tree wells are a hidden danger while skiing that can turn deadly. The Weather Network's Jaclyn Whittal spoke to a skier about their scary experience
Tree wells are a hidden danger while skiing that can turn deadly. The Weather Network's Jaclyn Whittal spoke to a skier about their scary experience
Every winter, millions of Canadians head down to the Caribbean in search of sunshine, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters. This year, however, tourists may have noticed something not-so-pleasant awaiting them on the beach: stinky, brown sargassum. Over the past decade, the foul-smelling seaweed has become more common on beaches around the Caribbean and the south Atlantic Ocean. So what's going on? To understand, first you need to understand sargassum. What is sargassum? Sargassum is a type
An elder from a First Nation in western Saskatchewan wants a public apology from the provincial government, after conservation officers raided his home in 2021 and confiscated moose meat he says was given to him by community members for a ceremonial gathering and feast. Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Elder Doug Morningchild, 70, spoke along with his wife, Flora Morningchild — a medicine woman — and their friend Gale Takakenew at a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations news conference on Fri
The video shows part of the ceiling falling in and debris flying through the hall. At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured.
To add to the drama, both major cities are expected to have rainfall developing on the final day of March, spilling into April.
Some Tahoe resorts are extending their seasons, including Palisades which will be open on July 4.
Car manufacturers will be required to produce a set proportion of electric vehicles from January 2024 under a new “mandate” to be announced this week.
In Smithers, B.C., Sundays are shift-change days. The grocery store parking lots fill with work trucks bearing bumper stickers that proclaim love for Canadian pipelines. The highway becomes a stream of pickups, their orange safety flags — that tower above the trucks on the worksite for visibility — tucked down for travel. Outside a local hotel, vehicles assigned to a controversial RCMP unit tasked with policing opposition to industrial projects make up a majority of the trucks and SUVs flanking
Hold on to your wallet. Due to inflation and prices surging for natural gas, heating oil and other fuels, you will see a significant rise in your utility bills. So, if you've opened your electric bill...
Experts say collaring the wolves and tracking their movements is a critical part of rehabilitating the diminished population.
The cephalopod was twisting in a mud flat before a group of people sprang to the rescue.
Australian scientists have found a way to produce hydrogen directly from seawater, skipping the need for desalination and its associated cost
The storms have killed 26 and devastated rural towns, with Rolling Fork almost completely wiped out.
Spring may feel like it’s on hold for many in Ontario and parts of southern Quebec this weekend as another messy system brings more rain, snow, and ice to the provinces.
Opinion by Marek Warszawski: “During floods, controlling where the water goes, when it goes there and who profits, is a centuries-old game. “
Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn breaks down what weather changes to expect next week.
Environment Canada has ended winter storm warnings for eastern Newfoundland, but some areas are still being hit with strong winds and heavy snow Saturday afternoon. Parts of the island were under a winter storm warning since Friday afternoon, with as much as 30 centimetres of snow expected in all. Brendan Sawchuk, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, says the St. John's area saw 18 to 20 centimetres of snow by Saturday morning, with the Burin Peninsula facing 15 to 20 centimetres of snow. He
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is struggling to maintain the city's Eastern Sierra aqueduct amid continued flooding from snowmelt.
The federal government’s climate policies represent an “existential” threat to Alberta, according to Premier Danielle Smith, who told fellow conservatives Thursday she is on a collision course with Ottawa. Speaking to a friendly audience gathered in the Westin Hotel in Ottawa for the annual Canada Strong and Free Networking conference, where conservatives discuss strategy and key issues, Smith said “the biggest threat” facing Alberta “is this NDP-Liberal coalition in Ottawa.” She called Justin T
The National Weather Service expects rain and severe weather throughout Middle Georgia today.
At least 23 people have died after a tornado destroyed homes in Mississippi, officials have said.Footage of the destruction shows buildings left in rubble as trees collapsed on top.The tornado raged through the Southern US on Friday night and blew down homes, leaving a trail of devastation for over 100 miles.Dozens are injured after a fierce tornado and strong thunderstorms swept across Mississippi. At least 24 reports of tornadoes were issued, to The National Weather Service on Friday night and into Saturday (March 25) morning.Reuters