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Diver experiences biblical tale inside whale's mouth, but survives

It was a whale of a tale for Michael Packard, who was nearly devoured by a giant mammal recently after diving into the waters off the coast of Provincetown, Mass.

Humpback whale/Thomas Kelley (Unsplash)

Next blast of searing heat, severe storm threat looms on the Prairies

The familiar pattern of sweltering heat, dry conditions and risk for severe thunderstorms will surface on the Prairies again next week.

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Don't dispose of pet fish into public waterways, experts say

Releasing pet fish or any invasive aquatic species into local waterways could have serious consequences for ecosystems.

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Most drownings occur in summer, here's how to enjoy water safely

According to The Lifesaving Society (LSC), 77 per cent of all drownings occur between May and September.

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Recent bout of severe weather on the Prairies spawns Manitoba tornado

Severe weather has been a frequent occurrence on the Prairies in June so far, spawning at least two tornadoes.

MB tornado damage/ Collin S. via Manitoba Storm Watch on Facebook

Revisiting when the Blue Jays hit an inside-the-park homer because of fog

On this day in weather history, the Toronto Blue Jays played at the very foggy Exhibition Stadium. 

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Nature

Must See: Canada's most unusual lake

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Canada is home to countless natural wonders. Here's one of them.

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Massive, fire-triggered thunderstorms becoming more common

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Scientists are concerned the frequency of pyrocumulonimbus clouds is increasing

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Your Weather First: The Golden Horseshoe

Your Weather First has the inside scoop on the weather forecast for the GTA and Greater Golden Horseshoe area – directly from The Weather Network’s Forecast Centre meteorologists. 
The insider info here will help you make better decisions when weather is a factor in your plans. 

Your Weather First 

NASA's Perseverance rover begins its search for ancient Martian life

With the Mars helicopter now buzzing around on its own, Perseverance can focus its attention on answering one of the most important questions about Mars.

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24,000-year-old microorganisms thawed from Siberian permafrost

Remarkably, the tiny creatures aren't even the oldest beings to be successfully returned to life after spending millennia in the deep freeze.

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CBC News

Blue-green algae may be responsible for contamination in Halifax-area lake

Halifax Water, East Hants municipality say their supplies are safe after warning was issued for Grand Lake

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Backcountry camping this summer? Stay safe with the 3 'Ts'

Camping in Canada's boundless wilderness is a special joy -- and a great way to get lost if you don't know what you're doing.

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Everyone can enjoy this backyard obstacle course 

Your child won’t want to leave the backyard once you watch, and do, this

Nathan Coleman: Obstacle course

Eight Canadian lakes everyone's got to see

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Chasing waterfalls in Nova Scotia 

Benoit Lalonde shares some of his most memorable footage, and the secret to his success in locating waterfalls. 

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‘It's one of Toronto's best kept secrets:’ Fishing in the city

Believe it or not, Toronto and the GTA have some of the best fishing spots — not only to catch but also to eat. From trout to perch and walleye to both types of bass, the fish are not only limited to Lake Ontario but also swim in the river systems around town.

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Heading out on a nature walk? Bring this checklist along

Add a little excitement to your nature walk with this checklist.

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Welcome to June in Newfoundland!

After seeing a taste of summer earlier this week, winter made a bold return to Newfoundland on Thursday. 

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A major deluge for the Prairies. Will it reverse months of drought?

A dosage of soaking rains will certainly help put a dent into months of worsening drought across the Prairies, but will it be enough to overcome the dry conditions?

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PHOTOS: Severe storms rip through the Prairies with menacing skies, large hail

The intense thunderstorms rolled through Saskatchewan and Manitoba Thursday afternoon and evening, darkening the skies with scary clouds and producing heavy rain, hail, and localized flooding in some locales.

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National Geographic expands world map with Southern Ocean inclusion

On June 8, National Geographic declared its recognition of the Southern Ocean as the world's fifth ocean.

Southern Ocean/Colm Sweeney/CIRES and NOAA

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Hoover Dam reservoir hits record low, in sign of extreme western U.S. drought

As of 11 p.m. PDT Wednesday, the lake surface fell to 1,071.56 feet above sea level, dipping below the previous record low set on July 1, 2016.

Low water levels due to drought are seen in the Hoover Dam reservoir of Lake Mead near Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. June 9, 2021. Picture taken June 9, 2021. REUTERS/Bridget Bennett

REUTERS: Low water levels due to drought are seen in the Hoover Dam reservoir of Lake Mead near Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. June 9, 2021. Picture taken June 9, 2021. REUTERS/Bridget Bennett

Climate change shaping up to be a serious blow to public health: Report

An ever-warmer world can be hazardous to people’s health, and a new study aims to anticipate the expected public health impacts.

Health problems, heat stroke, increasing due to warming planet, say health officials. Courtesy: VideoBlocks

CO2 at Mauna Loa exceeds 420 ppm for the first time in human history

Despite lockdowns, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are still rising fast, and are now higher than they've been in over 3.6 million years.

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Early morning thunderstorms fire up over southern Manitoba, warnings issued

A line of severe thunderstorms is tracking through southern Manitoba Friday morning, with severe thunderstorm watches and warnings in place for the area. 

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Keystone XL is dead, and Albertans are on the hook for $1.3B

Province and TC Energy announced the termination of the pipeline on Wednesday

A section of pipe is placed in a trench near Oyen, Alta., as part of the Keystone XL project in September 2020. The Alberta government and TC Energy announced the official termination of the pipeline extension on Wednesday. (Kyle Bakx/CBC)

CBC A section of pipe is placed in a trench near Oyen, Alta., as part of the Keystone XL project in September 2020. The Alberta government and TC Energy announced the official termination of the pipeline extension on Wednesday. (Kyle Bakx/CBC)

Storm risk pushes eastward on the Prairies as helpful rains persist

After intense thunderstorms roared through southern Saskatchewan Thursday, the threat will be diminish somewhat Friday, shifting east across the Prairies. Meanwhile, parts of the drought-stricken region will continue to get doused with much-needed rainfall.

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The 2017 U.S. Midwest hailstorm caused $2.5 billion in damages just in Minnesota

On this day in weather history, areas of the U.S. were hit with a hailstorm.

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Canadians challenged to stay connected to nature this summer

The recent City Nature Challenge is a great "springboard" to keep people connected to nature through the summer, says a Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) specialist.