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Solar eclipse forecast: here's where to find the best view of totality in Canada

A total solar eclipse is set to cross through parts of Canada on Monday, offering crowds in its path a dazzling view of the astronomical wonder. That is, if clouds don't get in the way.
Russia declares flood-hit Orenburg region a federal emergency with other regions under threat

Russia declares flood-hit Orenburg region a federal emergency with other regions under threat

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s government declared the situation in flood-hit areas in the Orenburg region a federal emergency on Sunday, with preparations for possible flooding underway in three other regions, state media reported.

Hydro-Québec expects to fix remaining power outages from Thursday storm by end of day

MONTREAL — Hydro-Québec says it expects to repair the remaining power outages from this week's snowstorm by the end of the day today. The utility reported there were around 4,700 customers in Quebec without power as of 12:30 p.m.
Earthquake aftershocks halt the demolition of a leaning building in Taiwan. Death toll rises to 13

Earthquake aftershocks halt the demolition of a leaning building in Taiwan. Death toll rises to 13

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The demolition of a building that is leaning precariously after an earthquake in Taiwan was halted on Saturday because of aftershocks that made it lean even more, media reports said.
US East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage

US East Coast earthquake rattles millions, but region escapes sweeping damage

NEW YORK (AP) — An unusual East Coast earthquake shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England on Friday, causing no widespread damage but startling an area unaccustomed to temblors. The U.S.

Spring storm: Ontario, Quebec utilities still working to restore power to thousands

About 19,700 Hydro-Québec customers are still without power as work crews continue restoring electricity after a major spring storm. A notice from the utility says about 1,200 workers are in the field.
Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe

Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Global Affairs Canada says a Canadian missing for days after a powerful earthquake in Taiwan has been found safe.

Should you worry that cloud cover will obscure the eclipse? Meteorologist says maybe.

TORONTO — Clouds can often be a pretty inconsequential part of a weather forecast from the public's perspective, compared to temperature and precipitation.
How to make a pinhole camera with everyday items for safe solar eclipse viewing

How to make a pinhole camera with everyday items for safe solar eclipse viewing

TORONTO — If you haven’t been able to secure solar eclipse glasses ahead of the biggest celestial event in years, do not fret. There are other ways to safely observe the eclipse on Monday, albeit in an indirect way.
Rescue teams in Taiwan searching for family feared trapped in rockslide following earthquake

Rescue teams in Taiwan searching for family feared trapped in rockslide following earthquake

HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — Rescue teams are searching for a family of five feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years, which has left at least 12 dead.
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