NASA Planning Launch of Giant Moon Rocket for Late August
NASA announced on Wednesday, the 53rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, that it’s shooting for late August to launch its giant moon rocket. The rocket is scheduled to roll out to the launch pad on August 18. The flight will be more than a month-long and will have three mannequins on board. There […]
Albertan Man Ran Across Canada in Under 68 Days
Dave Proctor started his ultra-marathon from St. John’s, Newfoundland and finished on Thursday in Victoria, British Columbia. He was flooded with emotion when he reached a cheering crowd of family and supporters at Mile 0 in Victoria. It took the 41-year-old man 67 and a half days to complete his literal cross-country run. Proctor is […]
Temperatures Expected to Surpass 30 Degrees in Parts of Canada
Environment Canada issued heat warning for different provinces, as temperatures are expected to reach or surpass 20 C. The heat advisory covers large swaths of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec. Some residents are warned that some areas may not see cooler temperatures until the weekend. The weather agency also said that hot and […]
Rare Joint Spacewalk to Happen on the International Space Station
Two astronauts, one European and one Russian will put on a white spacesuit and exit the International Space Station for a spacewalk. This will happen on Thursday, and will mark the first time in more than 20 years such a joint endeavor has taken place. The European Space Agency will send Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti […]
Parts of Southern Ontario Damaged by Storm Weather
Last night, a storm left a trail of damage in London-Middlesex as photos show damage to trees and farm buildings. On Wednesday, Ontario had reports of high winds, rain, and unconfirmed tornado warnings. There was also a number of severe summer storms that made their mark across southwestern Ontario. The storms began forming from East […]
Monarch Butterflies are Now Considered a Threatened Species
Researchers released estimates that suggest the North American monarch butterfly population has declined between 22% and 72%. Monarch butterflies are a migratory species and they fluttered a step closer to extinction on Thursday. Scientists have place the iconic orange-and-black insect on the international endangered list because of its dwindling numbers. In 2016, the species was […]
Heat Warnings Remain in Place for Ontario, Quebec
On Wednesday, the heat warning will remain in effect for many parts of Ontario and Quebec as temperatures could climb to high 30s, and potentially 40s. The Greater Sudbury and North Bay, Ontario areas are both currently under the warnings as well. Mostly all of southern Ontario and parts of southern Quebec are under the […]
Researchers Targeting Cow Burps to Reduce Methane Emissions
Researchers are looking into new ways to reduce methane as Canada is committed to cutting emissions to 30% below 2020 levels by 2030. At Rimrock Feeders, the cow’s typically receive a diet that consists of corn distillers grain(leftover from making ethanol, silage, vitamins and minerals. The mix has changed over time to improve herd health. […]
Ever Wondered How Tornadoes are Ranked?
As the peak of storm season officially hit the prairies, thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes are all possible these summer months. In Canada, tornadoes happen each year and some areas are impacted more than others. In areas like Ontario and Quebec, they see a fair share of tornadoes, but the Prairie provinces are often the bull’s […]
The Heat in Britain is Reaching Record-High Temperatures
The government and train operators in Britain are warning people to avoid travel if possible as the nation is under an extreme heat warning. This is Britain’s first-ever extreme heat warning and it includes large parts of England. The weather has already disrupted travel, health care and schools. The country is in a “red” alert […]