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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 

Colorado's 1921 record for most snow in 24 hours in the U.S. still holds strong

On this day in weather history, Silver Lake broke the record for most snow in a 24-hour period in the United States.

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Arctic lightning strikes are on the rise, and the effects could be global

A study of 10 years’ worth of lightning detection data has found lightning activity has increased along with global temperatures, and with it, the risk of CO2 emissions from increased wildfire activity.

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Replenishing rains coming to Ontario, Quebec, but many miss out

This spring has been drier than normal for many parts of central Canada, and though the incoming system will be moisture-laden, its effects will leave many with not much more than a passing shower.

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Amid 20-degree highs, a ridiculously resilient ridge envelops B.C.

Chilly temperatures are in the rearview mirror, amidst a ridge of high pressure expected to last longer than normal.

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Is it a cherry blossom or a magnolia? Here's how to tell

Cherry blossoms and magnolias appear around the same time. Here's how to tell them apart.

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Nature

Here are six reasons we love Canada

We're Number 1! In honour of Canada being voted the best country in the world, here are six reasons we love this country.

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Bright fireball meteor explodes over Florida Monday night

The explosion was bright enough to be spotted by satellites in space!

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Cargo vessels could one day be powered by wind energy, company says

The shipping industry could soon see an increasing number of cargo vessels using wind as a propulsion system instead of traditional fossil fuel sources.

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CBC News

Calgary gravel pit turned park clinches national landscape award

Dale Hodges Park is the former site of the Klippert gravel pit

Stormwater from rain or melting snow from eight northwest Calgary neighbourhoods travels to Dale Hodges Park where it is filtered and treated prior to entering the Bow River. (City of Calgary)

The Conversation

Fact or fiction: Debunking 4 common myths about ticks

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Flowers smell because they have an important job to do, according to science

A floral scent can be enjoyable for a person, but it has an important job for the flower.

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Many Manitoba schools closed due to unsafe roads in wake of storm

Temperatures to rise over next few days as sun returns, Environment Canada forecasts


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Landslide risk in Quesnel prompts evacuation order, trail closures

5 properties in a hillside neighbourhood are affected by evacuation alerts or orders

A car stuck in the mud along West Fraser Road in Quesnel after washouts and slides in 2018. (Steve Anderson/Contributed )

CBC File Photo: A car stuck in the mud along West Fraser Road in Quesnel after washouts and slides in 2018. (Steve Anderson/Contributed )

PHOTOS: April Prairie snowstorm delivers a wallop, road chaos ensues

The potent multi-day spring snowstorm resulted in numerous accidents and road closures as heavy snow and intense winds brought whiteout conditions.

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Traffic resumes after intense flooding rips out part of TCH near Springdale

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The North Atlantic will see fewer icebergs this year, here's why

There will be a small ceremony in New London, Conn. to recognize the anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912.

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Winemakers in France lit oil drums across their vineyard to avoid frost damage

On this day in weather history, Burgundy, France, was under a frost alert.

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Reuters

Caribbean island tackles water, food shortages after volcano eruption

Ash blankets much of the island, as thick as 8 inches (20 cm) in some parts. It has destroyed crops, contaminated water, killed animals and devastated infrastructure, also rendering some roads impassable, complicating search and rescue efforts.

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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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You can now apply to isolate on a trip in Yukon's wilderness

People will have to leave territory immediately, if excursion is under 14 days.

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Tropical species are moving closer to Canada as winters warm

Warming winter temperatures and fewer extreme cold events are allowing tropical species to migrate into northern temperate areas, which could threaten native species and introduce foreign pathogens.

Dendroctonus frontalis male. Credit: Andrew Johnson, University of Florida

Capturing nature’s finest sometimes means you have to get a little dirty

*Candid Closeup* is a weekly segment that features Canadians from coast to coast who love to share their weather. In this episode, The Weather Network's Kim MacDonald had the opportunity to speak with Rachel Richard Mack, a retired school teacher who takes a unique approach to wildlife photography.

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Travel not recommended amid dangerous wintry blast on the Prairies

The extended period of heavy snowfall and howling winds will continue to bring a major wintry impact to parts of the Prairies Tuesday. 

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Africa's rarest primates are being protected ... with speed bumps

Researchers are looking at installing additional speed bumps based on the success of the experiment.

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Several funnel cloud sightings across southern Ontario

There were several reports of funnel clouds across southwestern Ontario Monday afternoon. 

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Recalling the Easter tornado outbreak that faced added COVID-19 complications

On this day in weather history, a tornado outbreak ravaged the Southeastern United States.

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First flight for Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, delayed after software glitch

This little NASA helicopter will soon attempt what was once thought to be impossible.

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Driven outdoors by the pandemic, Quebecers rescue birds in record numbers

Problem is, experts say, some of the birds don't actually need to be rescued.

Baby bird/Susan Wylie

Climate Causes

Canada's greenhouse gas emissions increased slightly in first year of carbon tax

Carbon dioxide emissions increased 0.2 per cent in 2019