Volcano on remote Indonesia island continues to belch hot ash after deadly eruption
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano spewed more columns of hot ash into the air on Wednesday following a huge eruption that killed at least nine people.
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USA TODAY'That's gnarly': Video captures alligator parading massive python through Everglades water
While giving a tour, a child spotted an alligator known as Godzilla dragging a massive python through the water.
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Ontario lake-effect snow captured from space: A tale of haves and have-nots
An incredible contrast on Tuesday between Ontario regions that accumulated snow and those that didn't see a snowflake
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Canada hit with winter weather already, but will it stay for all of December?
Is winter just making a brief appearance this month? Or, will it stay for the holidays? We take a look ahead at what to expect in December
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GTA getting 1st blast of winter weather Wednesday
The Greater Toronto Area is getting its first taste of winter weather on Wednesday, with areas north of the city being hit the hardest.A low pressure system that landed in the morning is bringing snow and high winds to parts of the region, according to a weather advisory from Environment Canada. The Toronto area could see close to five centimetres before the snow tapers off by the evening, the federal weather agency says. Environment Canada says the snowfall could result in reduced visibility an
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Widespread snowfall heading for southern Ontario, travel a concern
The first impactful, snowy system of the season for the GTHA, Niagara, and Ottawa will move in on Wednesday morning, possibly bringing whiteout conditions. Commuters in these areas should consider avoiding travel if possible. The Weather Network meteorologist Nadine Powell has the timing.
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Fredericton woman captured green fireball as it flew across sky during parade
When Gail Dunlap's sister couldn't attend Fredericton's Christmas parade on Saturday night, she decided to record the whole thing on her cellphone.Little did she know she would catch something on camera almost as magical as the big man in red."Just out of the blue, this big green ball [came] out of the sky," Dunlap said."I was quite surprised. I actually caught it on camera, to be honest with you, but it was definitely a lucky shot."The green flying object appeared just in the upper corner of he
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Fall's first snow for Toronto, Niagara and Ottawa will test drivers' patience
An Alberta clipper will bring the first widespread snow of the season to the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, as well as the Niagara and Ottawa regions, on Wednesday, so expect slower and snowy commutes
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Man injured protecting wife from polar bear in northern Ontario, police say
A man in Fort Severn First Nation, Ont., was injured Tuesday morning in a polar bear attack, said the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS)."The man who leapt onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled is recovering from serious injuries to his arm and legs, but is expected to recover," said NAPS in an emailed release.The couple had come out of their home in the First Nation to find their dogs sometime before 5 a.m. and found a polar bear in their driveway, said police.The bear lunge
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Bald 'Bare Bear' Makes Stunning, Furry Transformation After Her Move to a Texas Sanctuary
Rescuers found Eve the bear with one of the worst cases of mange experts have seen, according to the Humane Society of the United States
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For 60 Years, an Eerie Quack Sounded Across the Seas. Scientists Just Found Its Source.
What's been haunting the Southern Ocean this whole time?
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Widespread snow hits southern Ontario on Wednesday
An Alberta clipper will bring the first widespread snow of the season to the GTA on Wednesday. Details with Meteorologist Dylan Kikuta.
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First Nations sound alarm about mysterious and smelly discharge flowing into the Hope Slough
The Cheam and Sqwá First Nations in the Fraser Valley are sounding the alarm for the second time in a few months about mysterious discharge flowing into the Hope Slough in Chilliwack, B.C., that they say is toxic. Cheam First Nation biologist Mike Pearson said the cloudy, foaming substance running through a ditch into the main stem of the slough smells like a combination of chemicals and sewage."It's distressing from an environmental point of view and from a human health point of view," he said.
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Snow squall warning for Kingston area, travel advisories elsewhere
A snowy Wednesday is upon eastern Ontario and western Quebec, with the most severe weather expected around Kingston and Belleville.The entire region is under some kind of snow-related weather alert. Those communities along Lake Ontario are under a snow squall warning, with sudden blasts of heavy, blowing snow expected.Kingston and Belleville could each see a total of 15 centimetres of snow with three to six centimetres falling per hour, according to an updated warning issued around 12:30 p.m. Th
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The most expensive US property is up for sale for $295 million — but there’s a catch
The nine-acre estate is located in an exclusive neighborhood in Naples, Florida
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La Niña’s sputtering role in an uncharted season ahead
Canada's 2024-25 winter season comes with one big question mark rather than a stamp of certainty
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Already buried under snow, Great Lakes region expected to see more stormy weather this week
Snow continued to fall Monday around parts of the Great Lakes region, where storm-weary residents who have plowed and shoveled for days faced the prospect of even greater accumulations.
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The most dangerous snowfall isn't what you think
Three primary factors come into play to create the most chaotic commute across major cities in Canada
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3 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500
Renewable energy stocks have been bouncing around a lot lately, but these three provide long-term stability right away. The post 3 No-Brainer Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.
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Snow strands vehicles, knocks out power in Gravenhurst
Snow-clearing efforts continue in Gravenhurst, Ont., where 140 centimetres of snow fell over the weekend, stranding motorists and prompting the town to declare a state of emergency. CBC’s Ali Chiasson has more on the ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Travellers warned of hazardous conditions due to fog over southwest B.C.
Environment Canada is warning travellers in southwest B.C. about dense fog that's creating near-zero visibility in some areas Wednesday morning.A fog advisory is in effect for Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and other parts of Metro Vancouver.The Southern Gulf Islands, east Vancouver Island, inland Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast were also experiencing or could get near-zero visibility, Environment Canada said.The weather agency said the fog is expected to lift by late morning but may li