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Hurricane Erin will bring some wind and strong waves to the Atlantic region over the next few days, but will likely be too far offshore to bring rain to the region. As of Tuesday morning, Erin was a Category 3 hurricane, and is set to curve northward over the next few days. CBC …
Read More »King Charles smiles and waves after brief hospitalization for cancer treatment side effects
King Charles smiled and waved to members of the public Friday as he left his home in London, the day after a brief hospitalization for the side effects from his cancer treatment. The King’s appointments for the day were cancelled following his “short period of observation in hospital” on Thursday, Buckingham …
Read More »Rogue waves are little known and can kill. Here’s why they’re so dangerous
It was supposed to be a relaxing day full of tacos, swimming and watching people surf. But it nearly ended in tragedy. Noah Mintz was on a trip to Sayulita, Mexico, with an ex-girlfriend, and went for a swim at the beach. The water seemed fine. As he was heading back to shore, …
Read More »With more heat waves in our future, researchers say we need to look at clean cooling
As cold temperatures are once again upon us, it’s unlikely many Canadians are thinking about heat waves. But Canadians increasingly have to deal with them, and it’s virtually certain next year won’t be any different. In 2021, a heat wave stifled parts of B.C., killing roughly 600 people. As a result, many …
Read More »Hurricane Ernesto: Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland told to watch for big waves
Residents of Nova Scotia and eastern Newfoundland are being told to keep a close watch on the progress of Hurricane Ernesto as it churns its way northward, pushing big waves far from its swirling centre. As of Friday, the storm was expected to stay far to the south and east …
Read More »Why Sidhu Moose Wala’s violent death has sent shock waves from Punjab to Brampton
The death of a renowned musician who rose to fame in Brampton, Ont., has sent shock waves across Punjabi communities around the world. Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, known by his stage name Sidhu Moose Wala, was shot dead in Punjab on Sunday, police in the Indian state confirmed. He was 28. Moose Wala’s impact on Punjabi …
Read More »Riding the waves off Nova Scotia, this surfer says she felt cancer-free
It could be the most beautiful summer day in Nova Scotia or the harshest day of winter; if there are waves, Amber Spurrell will surf. Even while undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy. “Getting in the ocean allowed me not to have cancer for a few minutes and just be,” says Spurrell, 42, who was diagnosed …
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