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Waterspouts, lake-effect showers likely in Ontario as Great Lakes run a fever

The Great Lakes are warmer this mid-October than they’ve been in more than 25 years. This wealth of warmth will play a role in our upcoming fall weather.

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A future of extreme drought and brutal storms predicted by new climate modelling

New climate modelling studies foresee dire long-term consequences for a warming world.

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As Spanish volcano roars, drones drop food for dogs stranded by lava

They lift their heads to look and can be seen ambling towards the packages which they pry open with their teeth and paws to take on much-needed nutrition, drone footage provided by one of the companies in charge of the operation showed.

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Three-day deluge begins to wane in B.C. but next storm already in sight

Southern B.C. will finally see a reprieve from the unrelenting rain Sunday, but there won't be much time to dry out as another system eyes a mid-week impact.

Rare two-headed turtle in Cape Cod is in good health, centre says

According to the Cape Wildlife Center, the two heads resulted from a condition called bicephaly, a rare anomaly that can occur from genetic and environmental factors that affect an embryo during the development stage. 

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Temperature turnaround coming in Ontario after showery, cool Sunday

Lake-effect showers will spread through parts of southern Ontario Sunday as chilly air sweeps over the warm lakes.

Photo [courtesy](https://www.pexels.com/photo/water-dew-in-clear-glass-panel-125510/) Kaique Rocha/Pexels. 

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Blustery start to the week in Atlantic Canada, heavy rain in isolated areas

A pattern change is coming to Atlantic Canada and the warmth that the region has recently seen will not be making a return.

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The powerful earthquake that struck during game 3 of the 1989 World Series

On this day in weather history, an earthquake hit California during the 1989 World Series.

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Local gym owners inspire community through mental and physical transformation

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*A Brighter Day* shines a spotlight on everyday heroes who are making a difference. The Weather Network has partnered with *Moneris* to celebrate small businesses in Canada that are making an impact towards building a better world. In this episode, we bring you the story of local gym owners, Kerry Marine and Hillary Doukas, turned community changemakers.


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Rain pushes into Quebec on Sunday as cooler air, showers cover Ontario

The weekend will end on a rainy note for sections of Quebec. Lake-effect showers are possible in parts of southern Ontario as chilly air sweeps over the warm lakes.

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A soggy Sunday ahead for the Maritimes as muggy air sticks around

The weekend will end with another warm and muggy day across the Maritimes as a slug of rain moves across the region. The precipitation will reach Newfoundland by Monday.

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Record 2-tonne sunfish found off Mediterranean coast of Ceuta

The fish was removed and returned to the water smoothly, both on Oct. 4, to the relief of fishermen and scientists aboard, who watched as the creature vanished switfly into the 700-metre depths of its home.

Photo: Estación de Biología Marina del Estrecho (Ceuta) – Universidad de Sevilla

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Iqaluit water tests show 'exceedingly high concentrations' of fuel

No major health concerns for those who drank the water, says Nunavut's chief public health officer.

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Bizarre radio waves point to something strange deep inside the Milky Way

These spiralling signals blinked on and off in a way never seen before, leaving astronomers with quite the mystery on their hands.

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The devastating Hurricane Hazel ravaged Haiti, North Carolina, and the GTA

On this day in weather history, Hurricane Hazel hit Toronto. 

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La Niña revives to impact winter and the finale of hurricane season

The resurgent phenomenon typically has effects far from its normal Pacific Ocean locale.

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Rainy start to the weekend ahead across southern Ontario

A soggy system with a tropical connection will bring a widespread soaking rain to kick off the weekend in southern Ontario. 

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New homeowner finds 100 rattlesnakes living underneath house

Stylized by Cheryl Santa Maria. Image source: Getty.

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How green is your pension? For thousands of workers, it’s about to get greener

Two of Canada’s largest pension funds are slashing investments in CO2-heavy sectors – but activists say future retirees’ bottom lines depend on going further.

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Lady beetle swarm sign of growing invasive species population

‘I like ladybugs. But these guys, I think, are maybe a not-quite-so-nice version’

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-asian-lady-beetle-swarm-1.6210693

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Watch tonight as the Waxing Moon teams up with Jupiter and Saturn in the sky

Friday night's Waxing Gibbous Moon has a couple of celestial companions as it arcs across the sky.

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Four amazing things that happen in fall (aside from changing leaves)

There's more to fall than brightly-coloured leaves. Here are some other season-specific things happening now.

Graphic created by Cheryl Santa Maria. Stag image courtesy: - Lakeview_Images/Getty Pro

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It rained throughout the 1925 World Series game — didn't stop 42,000 fans

On this day in weather history, it rained through the 1925 World Series.

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B.C. coast the 'bullseye' for long duration rain, 100+ mm coming

Thursday will feature showers, but the real downpours – with snow at higher elevations – are setting up for the weekend.

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Microgreens: The health food trend that could provide global nutrition security

When it comes to microgreens, a little goes a long way.

Graphic created by Cheryl Santa Maria. Image courtesy: Manyakotic/Getty Images Pro.

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Cold weather brings more snow geese and robins to southern Alberta

Naturalist Brian Keating says migratory patterns have changed for some bird species

There has been an influx of a snow geese and other species due to migratory patterns changing, according to naturalist Brian Keating. (Brain Keating via CBC News)

CBC: There has been an influx of a snow geese and other species due to migratory patterns changing, according to naturalist Brian Keating. (Brain Keating/CBC News)

At least 85 per cent of humans have been affected by climate change, study finds

The worst impacts are yet to come for some countries, the scientists warn. 

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Wild pigs running amok in Saskatchewan: researcher

'We are well on track to have more wild pigs than people here in Saskatchewan': Ryan Brook

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Wintry mix threatens poor travel over southern Saskatchewan

A Colorado low that swept into the eastern Prairies Wednesday brought the beginnings of at-times heavy showers to Manitoba, and the first helping of wet snow to parts of southern Saskatchewan. 

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Residents of France climbed to their roofs as floodwaters reached a record level

On this day in weather history, floodwaters inundated France. 