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National Newswatch@nationalnewswatch.com · 3w ago

Thanks USA for all of your concerns about the welfare of Canadians during this wildfire crisis. Particular for those losing their homes to the flames here. Good to know you've got our back. Not! <smh>

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Jennifer Murphy @envchemjen.bsky.social · 3w ago

In Toronto this morning (Thursday) the sky looks slightly less hazy, but the surface pollution levels are actually twice as bad as yesterday. And the worst I can remember in 20 years of living here. If you have to breathe outside, wear a mask! 😷

Graph of air quality data over Toronto showing recent spike in PM2.5 levels to nearly 300 micrograms per cubic meter

An interesting case study yesterday - smoke pouring in from the fires in NW ON changed the potentially disastrous outcome in QC. Storms did form but their intensity was severely dampened by the smoke, limiting instability and increasing the strength of the cap. Many remained elevated. 1/2

I hope Quebec is ready for what is coming at them tomorrow weather-wise. There is agreement among models/runs that supercell thunderstorms are likely over a large area along the St. Lawrence Valley. This HRRR sounding suggests an extreme environment capable of generating violent tornadoes. #meteoQC

Trains surrounded by flames near Armstrong in NW Ontario. Thankfully these locomotives are built like tanks. I'm told that all involved made it out. One train was abandoned, others left their load behind to get away and then still had to continue on foot for a bit. www.tiktok.com/@solmamakwa/...

What we are witnessing right now in northern Ontario is devastating. This is near Armstrong, Ontario. When will the Canadian National Railway Company make a statement about this incident?

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This morning's outlook from CPIQ increases the 'high' area size and adds a tornado icon to the 'moderate' area. All good. But if this environment is not 'extreme', I'm not sure what is. The one fly in the ointment is the amount of smoke drifting over the area - that could reduce severity. #meteoQC

The thunderstorm outlook for tomorrow issued by the ECCC weather office in Montreal does show a 'high' risk centred on Trois-Rivières with a tornado icon associated, but no tornado icon for other areas along the St. Lawrence Valley. I'm concerned that underplays the risk. Guess we'll see... #meteoQC

Also appears to be a number of unwarned supercell thunderstorms well to the NE of Cold Lake. The supercell west of Jans Bay, SK, looks particularly intense. #SKstorm

Well-defined supercell thunderstorm with reported tornado crossing from AB to SK south of Cold Lake. Appears to have weakened last couple of scans. Environment is primed for more - Tornado Watch continues west-central SK. #ABstorm #SKstorm

ECCC has issued a yellow-level Tornado Watch for central Saskatchewan (light yellow polygon). A severe thunderstorm warning is already in place for the Unity area. Monitor ECCC alerts and be prepared if in this area. Hoping we don't have a repeat of yesterday's tornado outbreak here! #SKstorm

Where's the greatest tornado threat predicted in North America today? How about northern Saskatchewan. After a major tornado outbreak in SK yesterday, here's hoping the threat doesn't materialize. Image from the US SPC SREF tool. #SKstorm

Really intense supercell with strong rotation heading southeast toward Waldheim, SK, north of Saskatoon. Tornado warned, and chasers have reported tornadoes with the storms in this area. Very large hail also possible. Take shelter immediately if in the path of this storm. #SKstorm

Will it take a big tornado striking a major urban centre in Canada to fix this?? Let’s be proactive and get this right BEFORE that happens. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Disbanding of federal weather radar research group will hamper tornado-warning ability, experts say | CBC News

Federal government cuts to a weather radar research group will limit the ability of weather forecasters to spot coming tornadoes — like one that recently hit a Winnipeg neighbourhood without any advan...

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Doesn’t look that impressive on radar but this squall line is generating severe winds > 100 km/h. Batten down the hatches in Chatham, and maybe even London later on. #ONstorm

The Ubiquitous J-Man @theubiquitousj-man.bsky.social · last mo.

Splitting supercell with left-mover near Greely likely producing large hail while right-mover is near Irish Lake and heading ESE toward Glenmore and Prescott. The latter cell has tornado potential - prepare to take shelter if in those areas. #ONstorm

We'll never be the 51st state': Bryan Adams releases protest song for Canada Day! 😎🇨🇦🎉 youtu.be/LyyFIbaU45w #CanadaDay #CanadaDay2026 #Canada

Bryan Adams - '51st State' (Official Lyric Video)

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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · last mo.

Canada Day currant harvest - lots more to go. Love the colour!

Biggest shift in Canada's international relations since NAFTA.

Canada will enter the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest | CBC News

CBC/Radio-Canada and the European Broadcasting Union have announced Canada will participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria.

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Happy Canada Day! It's also the public launch day for 'Gander' - a Canadian-built, values-driven social media platform designed to protect privacy, strengthen democracy and give Canadians a sovereign digital home. I've been testing it for a while - it's great. Sign up here: gandersocial.ca 🇨🇦

Supercell thunderstorm rotation about 10-20 minutes before it produced a tornado west of Glencoe, ON earlier today. Rain and some large hail wrapping around the back near end of video. Shown at 2x speed to achieve the level of impressiveness I experienced in real time (IMHO). #ONstorm

Had an intense storm chase today as a supercell thunderstorm moved SE across SW Ontario. Strong low-level rotation, then a tornado developed west of Glencoe. Some large hail, too. Did a preliminary damage survey then caught a double rainbow and mammatus on the way home. Full package! #ONstorm 1/2

Supercell with weak rotation making its way ESE. Nit looking all that organized at the moment, but constant thunder lets you know that this storm is still very much alive - and a threat. #ONstorm

South of Alvinston looking NW. Constant rumble of thunder. #ONstorm

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · last mo.

South of Alvinston looking NW. Constant rumble of thunder. #ONstorm

We say goodbye to David Clayton Thomas. What a dynamic sound and great voice. Go to the angels. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK62...

Blood Sweat & Tears - Spinning wheel

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