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'Feel' miserable out? How our bodies react when humidex values soar

What is humidity, and why can it make or break our summer days?

The science behind spectacular Canada Day firework displays

What is a doublet earthquake? The science behind twin tremors

Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults

'Training' thunderstorms cause flash floods in Ontario, but what are they?

How supercells grow to produce giant hail and intense tornadoes

Showering during a thunderstorm: Risky business or just a myth?

What happens inside your body when you're struck by lightning?

Explained: Why are earthquakes so hard to predict?

What is a mesoscale convective system? How an 'MCS' can spell danger

Tornado 101: What you need to know about staying safe

Peas, golf balls, and baseballs: What hailstone size means for damage

Why is June 1st the start of meteorological summer? It's science!

Destructive Atlantic hurricanes can still happen during El Niño

Potholes and sinkholes: Uncovering the hidden dangers beneath our roads

On May 26, Honolulu will lose all its shadows. Here’s why

Follow these tips to safely observe any solar eclipse

How lake breezes shape your weather

The pyrotechnic science behind Victoria Day firework displays

The science behind B.C. Ferries weather cancellations

Can you forecast a home run? Here’s what to look for this baseball season

Titanic twist: 1912 wasn’t a bad year for icebergs after all

Flooding: Is it time to stop living in basements?

Can you survive inside a tornado? This scientist did by accident

These vital ingredients make for an electrifying, dazzling thunderstorm

What happens to your brain in nature? The neuroscience explained

St. Patrick's Day green traditions linked to these weather patterns

Circle the date! Today is Pi Day for 2026!

Does daylight saving time make our mornings colder?

Vancouver built up fast—but now its older towers face an earthquake reckoning

Avalanche season: What causes snow slopes to collapse and tips for surviving

We have TWO first days of spring, but which one is real?

Why salt may have caused that power outage

A winter storm’s track can make or break your forecast

Snow, freezing rain are coming. Here's how much it could slow down your commute

Scientists work to uncover rare Mediterranean hurricanes

It's Friday the 13th! Let's take a look at some weather phobias

Why do the Great Lakes freeze unevenly?

Pothole season is here. Why do roads crack in winter, anyway?

When the skies come alive: The magic of ice crystal displays

The threat of earthquakes is very real in Canada. Are you prepared?

Snow and ice are heavy hazards that can damage trees, roofs

More than just bitter cold: The polar vortex can be quite beneficial

What is the polar vortex? How it’s responsible for dangerous cold

What exactly is 'wind chill'? It brings these hidden dangers

When is the cold too cold? How extreme cold warnings are issued

The freezing level is the invisible line that controls winter

Canada looks forward to a ‘January thaw’ every year. What is it?

65-foot towers of snow: Journey through these famous giants

What's the science behind chinook headaches? Experts still aren't sure

What is a flash freeze? Winter’s spontaneous danger explained

Why the stars twinkle so brightly in your dark winter skies

Freezing rain and ice pellets are dangerous winter hazards

5 tips to keep your outdoor space cooler this summer

Why this tourist mailed a rock to Jasper National Park

UK search dogs join rescue effort in devastated Venezuela

Newfoundland moose sighting comes with hilarious commentary

Scammers targeting Canadians after extreme weather events

Before-and-after satellite images reveal earthquake damage in Venezuela

A normal July brings Canada drought, downpours, and dizzying heat

World’s oceans hit hottest June on record as marine heat waves intensify

A super typhoon could make landfall in the Pacific this weekend

Canada’s July outlook holds a major flip-flop across the country

Planets shine and two meteor showers crisscross the night sky in July 2026

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