Gardeners in search of easy ground cover might be tempted to reach for periwinkle, which is widely sold in garden centres across Canada. Periwinkle is considered an invasive plant in Canada. https://ow.ly/iIwE50ZwKOn
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Biidaasige means "sunlight shining toward us" in Anishinaabemowin, and Indigenous history is beautifully woven throughout the park. https://ow.ly/fQl350ZwJKt
Discover Biidaasige Park: Toronto's largest new park in a generation - The Weather Network
Take a tour of Biidaasige Park, Toronto's newest and largest park in a generation
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Even without obvious signs, the sun could be damaging your skin while driving in the summer. https://ow.ly/R7gK50ZwFQo
Here's what summer driving can do to your skin - The Weather Network
You may not get a burn, but you can still sustain sun damage from inside a car.
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B.C. Hydro says nearly 18,000 customers across parts of B.C.'s East Kootenay region lost power Saturday evening because of wildfire-related damage to its electrical system. https://ow.ly/hg9g50ZwFRF
Nearly 18,000 B.C. Hydro customers lost power as a result of East Kootenay wildfires - The Weather Network
Residents dealt with power outages as others were forced to evacuate, says regional district official
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Does looking at the sun make you go ACHOO? Researchers are still trying to solve the mystery behind the solar sneeze. https://ow.ly/HAYw50ZwB1u
ACHOO! The science behind the solar sneeze - The Weather Network
Does looking at the sun make you go ACHOO? Researchers are still trying to solve the mystery behind the solar sneeze.
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Meteorologist Chris Potter has Canada's national weather details for Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | #WeatherAM https://ow.ly/3Qv950ZwAVW
The Metro Vancouver Regional District has upgraded an air quality warning for the eastern Fraser Valley on Tuesday, urging people residing in the area to avoid outdoor activities. https://ow.ly/wKBi50ZwAOk
Wildfire smoke and air quality warnings make their way to B.C.'s Lower Mainland - The Weather Network
Metro Vancouver has issued an orange air quality alert for the eastern Fraser Valley
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The St. Catharines mayor is calling on the Ontario and federal governments to provide the region with immediate assistance and help communities pay for upgrading critical stormwater infrastructure to better prepare for such devastating storms. https://ow.ly/ehLu50ZwBn9
Shock, grief and a city on the edge as St. Catharines, Ont., deals with massive flooding - The Weather Network
Niagara Region city has declared state of emergency after 2nd storm within a week
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The hailstorm hit northern Calgary in August 2024, causing more than $2 billion in insured losses. https://ow.ly/ZLbG50ZwzGA
August 5, 2024: Revisiting one of Canada's costliest weather disasters - The Weather Network
The hailstorm hit northern Calgary in August 2024, causing more than $2 billion in insured losses
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Maritimes heatwave incoming with 30°C+ temperatures, high humidity and warm nights ahead. https://ow.ly/8wtb50ZwozZ
Maritimes braces for its hottest stretch of the summer - The Weather Network
Temperatures and humidity will rise well above seasonal averages, with little overnight relief until the end of the week
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Over 130 mm of rain fell over St. Catharines, Ont., on Sunday, causing the second major flooding event the city has undergone in less than a week. Watch more video: https://ow.ly/bROG50Zwl0b
B.C.’s Lion’s Bay Search and Rescue responded to a distress call from a group of hikers who planned their trip of the Howe Sound Crest Trail using Google Maps — a critical error that didn't account for the difficult terrain ahead & vastly underestimated the total trip time https://ow.ly/9i5o50ZwfFM
Google got a BC hike wrong by nearly 9 hours, rescuers warn - The Weather Network
“Please don't let Google Maps convince you that a serious hike is just another afternoon walk."
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The United Kingdom is visibly suffering from extended spells of high heat and minimal precipitation this summer. A quick glance from space reveals vast swaths of brown, desiccated vegetation that appeared green just a few short months ago. https://ow.ly/GPKY50Zw74B
Historic dry spell makes England look brown from space - The Weather Network
The lush greenery that blankets England’s landscape during the warm season is uncharacteristically brown due to a record-dry July
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A ridge of high pressure is forecast to strengthen Tuesday, bringing rising temperatures and shifting the storm track northward. This pattern will eliminate any chances of precipitation in the southern and interior regions of B.C., raising fire risk further. https://ow.ly/6Ltc50ZwaiN
Dangerous wildfire conditions in B.C., smoke creates poor air quality - The Weather Network
Under favourable fire weather conditions, shifting winds are driving wildfire smoke into parts of B.C., causing a decline in air quality
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British Columbia wildfire officials say a fire burning west of Vernon that forced thousands of people from their homes over the weekend has seen little growth since Sunday morning. https://ow.ly/zpOz50Zw73V
No major growth on wildfire near Vernon, B.C., but thousands remain forced from homes - The Weather Network
About 4,700 properties under evacuation order across B.C., ministry says
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The City of St. Catharines, Ont., has declared a state of emergency after two extreme rainstorms in less than a week triggered widespread flooding, overwhelmed municipal infrastructure and caused significant damage to homes, businesses and public property. https://ow.ly/Bcx550Zw731
St. Catharines, Ont., declares state of emergency after back-to-back floods - The Weather Network
Mayor says many residents reliving devastating experience of flooding for 2nd time in less than a week
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Following a long weekend of relentless storms, many parts of southern Ontario are dealing with flooding and have declared a state of emergency. The Weather Network's meteorologist Nicole Karkic has the details. https://ow.ly/Cobw50Zw76p
Several communities in Quebec are dealing with significant flooding and landslides after a bout of heavy rain drenched the region. https://ow.ly/BVGE50Zw71U
Quebec flooding leads to significant road damage, landslides - The Weather Network
Police urge residents to avoid unnecessary travel after heavy Quebec rains led to significant flooding and landslides
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Exceptional, multiple rounds of heavy rain led to localized flooding in parts of southern Ontario, with at least two locales recording more than 100 mm this weekend. https://ow.ly/kCAJ50ZvUlE
100+mm of rain: Southern Ontario's long, soggy weekend was notable - The Weather Network
Exceptional, multiple rounds of heavy rain led to localized flooding in parts of southern Ontario, with at least two locales recording more than 100 mm this weekend
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Officials have expanded an evacuation order related to an out-of-control wildfire burning on the west side of Okanagan Lake. https://ow.ly/ZX2550ZvSpn
Evacuation order expands for fire burning on west side of B.C.'s Okanagan lake - The Weather Network
More than 5,000 people under evacuation orders across B.C.
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How can the moon be a usable space for companies, governments and scientists, while also still being protected for all humanity? https://ow.ly/YwNb50ZvPr0
SpaceX rocket Moon impact points to problems on the horizon - The Weather Network
How can the Moon be a usable space for companies, governments and scientists, while also still being protected for all humanity?
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Amid favourable fire weather conditions this week, air quality is taking a dive across parts of B.C. as shifting winds pump in wildfire smoke. https://ow.ly/7Cgf50ZvPew
Dangerous wildfire conditions in B.C., smoke creates poor air quality - The Weather Network
Amid favourable fire weather conditions this week, air quality is taking a dive across parts of B.C. as shifting winds pump in wildfire smoke
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A multi-day rain event is underway in Quebec, keeping the flood threat high, accompanied by a threat of severe storms on Monday. https://ow.ly/9qp450ZvLN4
Quebec braces for more rain with a flood and severe storm risk - The Weather Network
A multi-day rain event is underway in Quebec, keeping the flood threat high, accompanied by a threat of severe storms on Monday.
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Multiple rounds of severe storms will target southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario on Monday, with the risk of rotation for some locales. https://ow.ly/JR8A50ZvLgi
Rotating storms: Prime severe weather setup in Manitoba, northwestern Ontario - The Weather Network
Multiple rounds of severe storms will target southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario on Monday, with the risk of rotation for some locales
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Summer is well underway, but before you throw on your swimsuit and head to the lake, there are a few important factors you should keep in mind. https://ow.ly/M1Fz50ZvxBr
What's the temperature 'sweet spot' for swimming in lakes and rivers? - The Weather Network
How cold is too chilly for swimming in lakes and rivers? Find out here.
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With up to 100 mm of rain in the forecast, southern Quebec is on high alert for localized flooding on Sunday. https://ow.ly/PyBH50ZvwY7
50-100 mm: Excessive rainfall threatens flooding in Quebec - The Weather Network
With up to 100 mm of rain in the forecast, southern Quebec is on high alert for localized flooding on Sunday
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A stationary boundary is bringing significant moisture to southern Ontario, resulting in heavy rainfall and a risk of thunderstormsm on Sunday. https://ow.ly/mCoP50ZvwK5
Soggy Sunday in Ontario with high rain totals from thunderstorms - The Weather Network
A stationary boundary is bringing significant moisture to southern Ontario, resulting in heavy rainfall and a risk of thunderstormsm on Sunday
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B.C. will see the return of active weather on Sunday, including a non-severe thunderstorm risk. The potential for dry lightning and strong wind gusts will pose a significant risk for new wildfires. https://ow.ly/THjt50Zvwws
Extreme fire danger in B.C. with a risk of more blazes from storm threat - The Weather Network
B.C. will see the return of active weather on Sunday, including a non-severe thunderstorm risk. The potential for dry lightning and strong wind gusts will pose a significant risk for new wildfires.
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Ontario endured one of Canada’s largest tornado outbreaks on record when 14 twisters occurred on the evening of Aug. 2, 2006. https://ow.ly/5U1850Zvwnr
The Ontario tornado outbreak that damaged 30 km of forest - The Weather Network
14 twisters in one evening made for one of Canada’s largest tornado outbreaks on record
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Weather played a major role in some of history’s worst plane crashes—including one fiery accident in Toronto in August 2005. https://ow.ly/76iF50Zvwn7
A thunderstorm contributed to one of Toronto’s worst plane crashes - The Weather Network
Air France Flight 358 rolled off the end of the runway at nearly 150 km/h during a heavy thunderstorm in August 2005
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