Montreal expert says we should expect to see more storms like Hurricane MiltonNewsDuration 4:02'We're bound to see more storms that can become strong,' says Frédéric Fabry, an associate professor of oceanic and atmospheric sciences at McGill University. Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday night.
Dylan Guenther scores 1st goal in Utah Hockey Club historySportsDuration 1:12Dylan Guenther scored the first goal in Utah Hockey Club franchise history, 4:56 into the first period of their first NHL regular season game, against Chicago, in Salt Lake City.
MPs spar over Middle East tensions, flag burningNewsDuration 2:33A video of Vancouver protesters burning a Canadian flag added to tensions on Parliament Hill as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blamed the government for a rise in antisemitism and was silenced in the House for accusing Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly of pandering to Hamas supporters.
All eyes are on Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state that is still recovering after Hurricane Helene struck it two weeks ago. Enlarge image (new window) Milton is expected to produce powerful winds far beyond the hurricane itself. Multiple dangersThe threat with Milton is that powerful winds and storm surges are expected to occur outside the hurricane track. Obviously, hurricane winds are a major threat, but it's storm surges that pose the biggest threat to life. To put that into perspective, people died by drowning during Hurricane Helene's 1.5 to 2.5 metre storm surge (new window).
By Sebastian Kanally, Times ChronicleOliver has identified a location for another raised crosswalk in an effort to support active transportation and address speed concerns. Town council decided on the intersection of Fairview Road and Dividend Street/Panorama Crescent as the best place for the raised crosswalk. Three options were brought to council, of which they ultimately decided on the Intersection of Fairview Road, and Dividend Street/Panorama Crescent (Option A). This option would connect the neighbourhood, provide a connection to the Ditch Tail, and provide speed control in the area. The second option that was brought to council’s attention was across Meadows Drive at Bellevue Drive.
Benzene is everywhere — how much exposure is safe? NewsDuration 1:48Concerns about air pollution in the area of southwestern Ontario dubbed Chemical Valley go back decades. And earlier this year, high benzene levels prompted Aamjiwnaang First Nation — which neighbours a petrochemical facility — to declare a state of emergency. Last week, some members of the First Nation left their homes due to an expected spike. CBC's Chris Ensing explains what this chemical is and how much long term exposure is considered safe.
Claim: In 2005, manufacturing conglomerate 3M placed $3 million inside bulletproof glass at a Vancouver, British Columbia, bus stop as part of a marketing stunt, challenging passersby to break the glass and take the money. The story continued:Next, they aimed a video camera at the bus shelter to see if people would try to break the glass. However, in 2006, Gizmodo revealed that it was not $3 million behind the glass, but rather $500 stacked on top of fake money. Helps prevent flying glass shards in the following applications: spontaneous glass breakage, break and Entry Incidents, seismic events, intentional and accidental explosions, and windstorms. The stunt has become a well-regarded example of guerrilla marketing within the marketing and advertising communities.
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Conspiracy theories impacting hurricane response, disaster assistance agency saysNewsDuration 1:57In the midst of a deadly hurricane season, the Federal Emergency Management Agency says false conspiracy theories are preventing some people from getting help and taking a toll on responders. The statement came after Donald Trump falsely accused the current administration of diverting disaster money to immigrants.
Florida bracing: Why is Hurricane Milton so threatening? | About ThatNewsDuration 7:38Still reeling from Hurricane Helene, millions of Floridians are now preparing for the worst as Hurricane Milton barrels towards the state. Andrew Chang breaks down why Milton is set to be one of Florida’s worst storms in a century.
Sexual assault trial of Toronto councillor Michael Thompson beginsNewsDuration 2:32WARNING: This video may affect those who have experienced sexual violence or know someone affected by it. The sexual assault trial of Scarborough councillor Michael Thompson began in cottage country on Monday. CBC’s Lane Harrison has the details.
This is the first time the annual PBI conference, which brings together public media leaders from around the globe, has devoted a full day to focus on Indigenous Peoples and public broadcasting. OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - The 2024 Public Broadcasters International conference (PBI Ottawa 2024) kicked-off today with a day-long programme devoted to amplifying Indigenous stories in public media. It's the first time the annual conference, which brings together public media leaders from around the globe, has focussed on Indigenous Peoples and public broadcasting. "This was a historic day for public media and Truth and Reconciliation. The desire for more such collaborations between public broadcasters was echoed throughout the day.
October 8, 2024 —Former high school football coach Kelsey McKay has been sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing 9 high school football players between 2003 and 2016. Brandon Trask is an Assistant Law Professor from the University of Manitoba. He shared his thoughts on the sentence with host Faith Fundal. To listen to the conversation, please visit CBC Manitoba.
British Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton from the University of Toronto and American scientist John Hopfield of Princeton University were honoured with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning within artificial neural networks, the award-giving body said on Tuesday. WATCH l Geoffrey Hinton, 'godfather of AI,' wins Nobel in physics: British Canadian Geoffrey Hinton wins Nobel Prize for AI discoveries Duration 2:08 British Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, was announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics, along with American John Hopfield. Now his foundational work on artificial intelligence has earned him and colleague John Hopfield a Nobel Prize in Physics. WATCH | Evolution could provide lessons on AI's future, Hinton says: Geoffrey Hinton helped create AI. The physics award comes a day after two American biologists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA.
