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Edmonton newlyweds, wedding guests ride out hurricane after WestJet strike strands them in Jamaica
As a hurricane barrelled down on the island of Jamaica Wednesday, newlyweds from Edmonton with their closest friends and family were huddled in a hotel, praying the country's airports would be still standing in the morning.The scene was a far cry from their arrival on the idyllic island on June 24. Their week was supposed to be filled with fun and relaxation.But when their flights were cancelled because of a surprise WestJet strike, they didn't spend an extra day sipping drinks by the water. Ins
The Weather Network - Video
Canada has a new tornado hot spot; why is it changing?
Canada is number two in the world when it comes to tornado numbers. As technology improves, so does the ability to track and confirm tornadoes. The Weather Network's Mark Robinson spoke to The Northern Tornadoes Project about the changes occurring in Canada's tornado season, including the hot spot in the country.
The Weather Network - Video
Hurricane Beryl closing in on Jamaica, track its next move here
A powerful and dangerous Hurricane Beryl is churning the Caribbean Sea. Get the latest tropical forecast with meteorologist Tyler Hamilton.
The Weather Network
Scorching July heat, first 40°C day makes its way to Canada
After a chilly end to June and start to July, folks across parts of Canada will finally be feeling the summer heat; we could even see a new hotspot emerge
CNN
As it gets hotter, 13,000 families in this pocket of America live without electricity
As global temperatures keep rising, the rush to fully electrify one of the poorest regions in the United States is more urgent than ever.
The Independent
Mapped: Hurricane Beryl powers through Caribbean islands as Category 3 storm
Hurricane Beryl could make a ‘rare’ double strike in Mexico and potentially impact southeastern US
WPBF - West Palm Beach
FWC trapper catches 17 foot Burmese python in Florida Everglades
The invasive snake was captured at the Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area west of Fort Lauderdale.
The Conversation
Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose
Conflicts between herders and the wild ancestors of their yaks, camels and reindeer are a serious threat to both people and wildlife, writes a scientist who has seen these clashes firsthand.
The Canadian Press
Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine
NEW YORK (AP) — Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water. You're looking — yes, looking — for a group of hungry sharks to spark a feeding frenzy. To attract them, you shoot out hundreds of gallons of synthetic blood and chum. Then watch them lose it.
The Canadian Press
To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to deploy trained shooters into dense West Coast forests to kill almost a half-million barred owls that are crowding out their cousins.
The Canadian Press
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles do not comply with emissions and fuel economy standards.
The Canadian Press
Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break
CALGARY — Calgary’s month-long water conservation crisis is one big step closer to being over, as the mayor announced Tuesday that residents are no longer being asked to restrict their indoor water use.
The Weather Network
Stationary, stormy pattern on the Prairies means daily severe weather risk
Continuing for much of the first week of July, the thunderstorm risk will persist across parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and will include a swath of severe weather to watch out for.
CBC
Zebras adjusting to life in Moncton zoo after being seized in Saskatchewan
A pair of zebras have found a permanent home in New Brunswick after a wild year that saw them smuggled across the Canadian border, seized by officials in Saskatchewan and eventually transported across the country to Moncton.Koffee, a young male, and LeeLoo, a young female, were part of a group of five zebras illegally brought into Canada in June of 2023. All five were initially moved into a zoo in Saskatoon. But with two males in the herd, it wasn't an ideal situation.In the wild, herds of plain
USA TODAY
Is Hurricane Beryl going to hit Texas? The chances are increasing
Portions of South Texas are now within the forecast cone of Hurricane Beryl, which could arrive to the state over the weekend or early Monday.
Business Insider
Dangerous feral hogs that destroy lawns and eat plastic are growing across the US, and states can't kill them fast enough
The US has long struggled with its feral pig problem, which causes billions of dollars in damage. They're difficult to control for a slew of reasons.
The Canadian Press
Feds announce $11 million in funding for clean energy projects, mostly in Alberta
CALGARY — Eleven clean energy projects, most of which are based in Alberta, have been selected to receive a total of $11 million in federal funding.
Canadian Press Videos
Rescued lion cub Freya safe in South Africa, but many others bred to be shot
Freya, a six-month-old lion cub rescued from the wildlife trade in Lebanon, poked a curious nose out of her transport crate and sniffed the air. Satisfied, she took her first cautious steps in her new forever home in a sanctuary in South Africa.
The Weather Network - Video
Four toxic plants to avoid this summer and how to identify them
This summer be plant-aware by learning how to identify these commonly found toxic plants. The Weather Network's Victoria Fenn Alvarado spoke to Conservation Halton's Forest Field Technician, Jeff Dickie about the key features and the danger associated with them.
The Daily Beast
Death Valley Set to Break Its Own Record for Earth’s Hottest Place
Death Valley, California, is expecting a roasting heat wave this July 4th week—and could break its own record for the world’s hottest place within days.Temperatures will be so blistering that rescue helicopters will not be allowed to fly.The heat wave currently scorching California is expected to bring exceptionally high temperatures to Death Valley this week. Weather geeks are closely monitoring the situation, hoping to see the mercury rise above 130 degrees Fahrenheit. (At 131 degrees, tender

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Edmonton newlyweds, wedding guests ride out hurricane after WestJet strike strands them in Jamaica

Canada has a new tornado hot spot; why is it changing?

Hurricane Beryl closing in on Jamaica, track its next move here

Scorching July heat, first 40°C day makes its way to Canada

As it gets hotter, 13,000 families in this pocket of America live without electricity

Mapped: Hurricane Beryl powers through Caribbean islands as Category 3 storm

FWC trapper catches 17 foot Burmese python in Florida Everglades

Flirting with disaster: When endangered wild animals try to mate with domestic relatives, both wildlife and people lose

Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine

To save spotted owls, US officials plan to kill hundreds of thousands of another owl species

GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide

Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break

Stationary, stormy pattern on the Prairies means daily severe weather risk

Zebras adjusting to life in Moncton zoo after being seized in Saskatchewan

Is Hurricane Beryl going to hit Texas? The chances are increasing

Dangerous feral hogs that destroy lawns and eat plastic are growing across the US, and states can't kill them fast enough

Feds announce $11 million in funding for clean energy projects, mostly in Alberta

Rescued lion cub Freya safe in South Africa, but many others bred to be shot

Four toxic plants to avoid this summer and how to identify them

Death Valley Set to Break Its Own Record for Earth’s Hottest Place