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P.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
2 days ago
Sacramento Bee
Predator prowls through California town for a week — then ends up trapped inside shed
“Such a beautiful (animal) ... (Although) had to be terrifying to see him up close.”
a day ago
The Hill
Manchin vows to introduce resolution to overturn Biden permitting rule
Senate Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he will lead a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to undo the Biden administration’s final rule on permitting announced Tuesday morning. “All the White House had to do was implement the commonsense, bipartisan permitting reforms in the Fiscal Responsibility Act, that all sides agreed upon, but once…
9 hours ago
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.”
15 hours ago
Sacramento Bee
‘Extremely rare’ white killer whale stuns onlookers off California coast. See Frosty
“When Frosty is swimming underwater, he is like this glowing white object.”
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The Canadian Press
Ontario to begin buying land to build Highway 413, construction slated for next year
CALEDON, Ont. — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province plans to begin buying up land to build a highway in the Toronto area. Ford says the province will be meeting with landowners soon to buy property at a fair market value. He says fieldwork has begun on the proposed 52-kilometre highway that will run west from Highway 400 in Vaughan, Ont., through Peel Region and southwest to Highway 401 in Halton Region, west of Toronto. Ford says early construction contracts will be awarded next year. E
12 hours ago
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 […]
a day ago
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
2 days ago
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.
a day ago
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.
a day ago
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.
2 days ago
Associated Press
A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison
A man who kicked a bison in the leg was then hurt by one of the animals in Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials. Park rangers arrested and jailed him after he was treated for minor injuries. Park rangers got a call about the man allegedly harassing a bison herd and kicking one of them about seven miles (11 kilometers) inside the park's west entrance on April 21.
a day ago
Sacramento Bee
Sea creature that washed ashore in California likely killed by boat strike, experts say
It was the first reported death for this type of sea creature in the San Francisco Bay Area so far this year, experts say.
7 hours ago
Yahoo Canada Style
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.
2 days ago
Associated Press
The ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks
At the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, crews plan to refloat and remove the grounded Dali container ship within roughly the next 10 days, allowing more maritime traffic to resume through Baltimore’s port. Officials expect to have it removed by May 10, according to a news release Tuesday from the Port of Baltimore. Crews have identified “areas of interest” where they believe the bodies could be, but they’ve been unable to access them so far, Maryland State Police Superintendent Roland Butler said during a news conference Tuesday afternoon.
7 hours ago
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
a day ago
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.
2 days ago
The Canadian Press
Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida - at least according to state law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida, perhaps the most vulnerable state to sea-level rise and extreme weather, is on the verge of repealing what's left of a 16-year-old law that lists climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions. Instead, the state would make energy affordability and availability its main focus. A bill waiting to be signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis would strip the term “climate change” from much of state law and reverse a policy then-Gov. Charlie Crist cham
7 hours ago
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.
a day ago
BBC
Philippines: Drought dries up dam to reveal centuries-old town
The nearly 300-year-old Philippine town was submerged in the 1970s to build a major reservoir.
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P.E.I. farmer worries stray voltage is harming his cattle

Predator prowls through California town for a week — then ends up trapped inside shed

Manchin vows to introduce resolution to overturn Biden permitting rule

Shark caught off New York had chunk bitten out by an even bigger shark. See the photo

‘Extremely rare’ white killer whale stuns onlookers off California coast. See Frosty

Ontario to begin buying land to build Highway 413, construction slated for next year

Scientists Say New Material Can Suck Carbon Out of Atmosphere Faster Than Trees

Trans Mountain pipeline project ushers in new era for oilsands hub Fort McMurray

Cave creature — with ‘blade-shaped’ teeth — discovered as new species in Thailand

Up to 40 cm of snowfall coming to Alberta, with some seeing rain

Heavy May snowfall looms over Alberta, up to 40 cm possible

A Yellowstone trip that ended with a man being arrested for kicking a bison

Sea creature that washed ashore in California likely killed by boat strike, experts say

Ontario sees more than 115 cases of eye damage after solar eclipse: What to do if you feel any pain

The ship that brought down a Baltimore bridge to be removed from collapse site in the coming weeks

Rain showers, possible thunder, close out April in southern Ontario

Big storms roll across Gulf Coast as East bakes with record heat

Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida - at least according to state law

A Ferret Died in 1988 and Spawned 3 Clones. Now, They Could Save Their Entire Species.

Philippines: Drought dries up dam to reveal centuries-old town