Did you know Canada.. some sad news going around Southern Ontario. With our unusually warm weather in March followed by cold April nights there has been devastating losses to farmers in Southern Ontario. Most apple farmers have lost almost their entire crop of apples for the season. As we've mentioned before Ontario is Canada's largest apple producer and an industry that is worth up $400 million in Ontario.
Environment Canada refers to this spring as one that has produced four seasons in one - I suffered the same thing in my garden. The warm weather had trees and flowers budding and blooms and the below freezing April nights killed them all off.
It's not going to be a happy fall season in Southern Ontario this year!
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Helping your child beat the winter blues
Did you know Canada.. we have a guest post today from Trudy Abood, on how to help your child beat the winter blues.
When we think of children in the wintertime, we usually conjure up images of kids tobogganing, snow ball fights, snow angels, and building snowmen. Warm fuzzy feeling things like sipping hot cocoa by the fire also come to mind.
But unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Oftentimes it's too cold or wet to play outside, and families are too busy too sit down and relax long enough to enjoy some rest and relaxation. The kids end up sitting around the house, watching TV, playing video games, complaining about how bored they are, even of all their fancy new Christmas presents. This, by the way, could be part of the reason the rest of the winter seems so dull. All those fantastic gifts and yummy food, the sights and sounds, and the getting together drops suddenly away to the cold, grey days and long, dark nights.
Watch out for Seasonal Affective Disorder
If any of this sounds familiar, your child could be developing symptoms of what is know in adults as Seasonal Affective Disorder. It's been shown to occur in about 1 in 20 adults who live in regions which experience major seasonal shifts. While not as serious, SAD is a form of depression, and if you have concerns they should be addressed. For more info on SAD, click here.
What is important is to not take a day of feeling bored and down in the dumps and slap a label on it. More often than not it could just be a lack of energy or inspiration. People of all ages tend to move around less in the winter, and by doing so we tend to shut down a little. The same thing happens in kids. They maybe aren't quite as creative as usual when it comes to inventing ways to keep occupied. There are a few ways you can help.
The two biggies that go hand in hand are diet and exercise. I'm not talking about protein shakes and a workout, here, just good old fashioned nutrition and some steady active play. Be sure to keep the fruits and veggies readily available for snacks, as well as adding them to meals. They're full of all kinds of nutrients to help boost energy and keep the brain buzzing along.
Finding things to do
As for staying active, outdoor play when possible is obviously the best. But when the weather won't permit, encourage active indoor games like charades, or hide and seek. Anything to keep them moving a little bit helps. Another good way to keep kids active, if they're old enough, is having them help out with chores. Offering a slightly larger than usual incentive on one hand can get them moving, but also by having something exciting to look forward too you're helping to keep the mind active.
If possible, contact parents of other children and organize a group activity of some kind. Social interaction has been shown to improve activity levels and spark interest in new things. Whether it's a bunch of kids tobogganing or simply inside playing a board game, being around others helps to stimulate the mind and pass the time.
There are all kinds of ways to keep your kids active both mentally and physically in the cold winter months. For more tips, check around the web and ask other parents what kinds of things they do to keep their children busy. There's a chance you may benefit from a little interaction yourself!
About the author; Trudy is the VP of GourmetGiftBaskets.com, one of the top suppliers of quality gift baskets. She is a mom of 2 boys, one of which founded GGB and the other is also VP at the company. She formally owned Chalifour's Flowers in Manchester, NH; the largest flower shop in the state.
When we think of children in the wintertime, we usually conjure up images of kids tobogganing, snow ball fights, snow angels, and building snowmen. Warm fuzzy feeling things like sipping hot cocoa by the fire also come to mind.
But unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Oftentimes it's too cold or wet to play outside, and families are too busy too sit down and relax long enough to enjoy some rest and relaxation. The kids end up sitting around the house, watching TV, playing video games, complaining about how bored they are, even of all their fancy new Christmas presents. This, by the way, could be part of the reason the rest of the winter seems so dull. All those fantastic gifts and yummy food, the sights and sounds, and the getting together drops suddenly away to the cold, grey days and long, dark nights.
Watch out for Seasonal Affective Disorder
If any of this sounds familiar, your child could be developing symptoms of what is know in adults as Seasonal Affective Disorder. It's been shown to occur in about 1 in 20 adults who live in regions which experience major seasonal shifts. While not as serious, SAD is a form of depression, and if you have concerns they should be addressed. For more info on SAD, click here.
What is important is to not take a day of feeling bored and down in the dumps and slap a label on it. More often than not it could just be a lack of energy or inspiration. People of all ages tend to move around less in the winter, and by doing so we tend to shut down a little. The same thing happens in kids. They maybe aren't quite as creative as usual when it comes to inventing ways to keep occupied. There are a few ways you can help.
The two biggies that go hand in hand are diet and exercise. I'm not talking about protein shakes and a workout, here, just good old fashioned nutrition and some steady active play. Be sure to keep the fruits and veggies readily available for snacks, as well as adding them to meals. They're full of all kinds of nutrients to help boost energy and keep the brain buzzing along.
Finding things to do
As for staying active, outdoor play when possible is obviously the best. But when the weather won't permit, encourage active indoor games like charades, or hide and seek. Anything to keep them moving a little bit helps. Another good way to keep kids active, if they're old enough, is having them help out with chores. Offering a slightly larger than usual incentive on one hand can get them moving, but also by having something exciting to look forward too you're helping to keep the mind active.
If possible, contact parents of other children and organize a group activity of some kind. Social interaction has been shown to improve activity levels and spark interest in new things. Whether it's a bunch of kids tobogganing or simply inside playing a board game, being around others helps to stimulate the mind and pass the time.
There are all kinds of ways to keep your kids active both mentally and physically in the cold winter months. For more tips, check around the web and ask other parents what kinds of things they do to keep their children busy. There's a chance you may benefit from a little interaction yourself!
About the author; Trudy is the VP of GourmetGiftBaskets.com, one of the top suppliers of quality gift baskets. She is a mom of 2 boys, one of which founded GGB and the other is also VP at the company. She formally owned Chalifour's Flowers in Manchester, NH; the largest flower shop in the state.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Baby it's cold outside!
Did you know Canada.. In Southwestern Ontario this morning we're having what feels like a mini blizzard right now, but it's nothing compared to what's happening in Alberta today!
Environment Canada issued an extreme wind chill warning last night for these regions. A combination of cold Arctic air and northwestern winds is creating wind chill values of between -40 and -45!! It could even get up to -50 windchill in some spots.
If you are in these spots please make sure you bundle up, have extra blankets and plenty of gas before leaving the house. Frostbite can occur in less than 10 minutes!
Environment Canada issued an extreme wind chill warning last night for these regions. A combination of cold Arctic air and northwestern winds is creating wind chill values of between -40 and -45!! It could even get up to -50 windchill in some spots.
If you are in these spots please make sure you bundle up, have extra blankets and plenty of gas before leaving the house. Frostbite can occur in less than 10 minutes!
Thursday, December 1, 2011
National Safe Driving Week
Did you know Canada.. National Safe Driving week starts today, December 1st, and runs until the 7th.
It's actually the 56th National Safe Driving Week!!
Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadian drivers to take added precautions on the road throughout the winter months. Being prepared is the best way to ensure for safe winter driving.
As part of National Safe Driving Week, Young Drivers of Canada is releasing a 24 Hour Challenge Video Series. Young Drivers of Canada Instructor Rachel Hesson-Bolton was stuck in her vehicle on a cold winter’s night. This is the scenario we all hope we will never get into. When you’re freezing cold and it’s dark, that’s not the time you want to be reading instructions. The 24 Hour Challenge Video Series shows Rachel testing the items in her kit with mixed results. Great you have water in your kit, but it’s -16°C and your water is frozen. How should you pack your water? Should you leave the mitts out of your kit and just depend on hand warmers? We’ll cover that. What is the #1 tool Rachel found you must have in your emergency kit?
When the 24 hours is all said and done, Rachel gives us 15 episodes on the real goods of what should go in the emergency kit and why. And it will all fit in your vehicle. Promise.
Young Drivers of Canada talks about the importance of being prepared for winter driving. Now we put our emergency kit to the ultimate test and we want to share our results with you.
Are you prepared for winter driving??
It's actually the 56th National Safe Driving Week!!
Canada Safety Council encourages all Canadian drivers to take added precautions on the road throughout the winter months. Being prepared is the best way to ensure for safe winter driving.
As part of National Safe Driving Week, Young Drivers of Canada is releasing a 24 Hour Challenge Video Series. Young Drivers of Canada Instructor Rachel Hesson-Bolton was stuck in her vehicle on a cold winter’s night. This is the scenario we all hope we will never get into. When you’re freezing cold and it’s dark, that’s not the time you want to be reading instructions. The 24 Hour Challenge Video Series shows Rachel testing the items in her kit with mixed results. Great you have water in your kit, but it’s -16°C and your water is frozen. How should you pack your water? Should you leave the mitts out of your kit and just depend on hand warmers? We’ll cover that. What is the #1 tool Rachel found you must have in your emergency kit?
When the 24 hours is all said and done, Rachel gives us 15 episodes on the real goods of what should go in the emergency kit and why. And it will all fit in your vehicle. Promise.
Young Drivers of Canada talks about the importance of being prepared for winter driving. Now we put our emergency kit to the ultimate test and we want to share our results with you.
Are you prepared for winter driving??
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Canadian Tire Gas Plus
Did you know Canada.. We made a trip to the Canadian Tire Gas Plus today to gas up and get our vehicles ready for winter. As Canadians we know how important this is!
This week we were surprised by an overnight frost leaving the windows of our vehicles frozen over, we didn't even have the scrappers in the cars yet!!! We knew it was time to get a handle on the winter prep.
Thankfully, when you head to Canadian Tire Gas Plus, you also get to use their awesome loyalty program, earning Canadian Tire "money" back on every purchase. Be sure to check out your weekly flyers for even more savings!
We love to save up our Canadian Tire "money" and make a fun purchase, right now we are saving for more pieces to the Grinch holiday set that we LOVE from Canadian Tire. Who else has one?? I will be posting pictures of ours when we set it up for sure.
So, back to the winter preparations - one thing we were in desperate need of was winter windshield washer fluid, so important to Canadians as it also is a de-icer. We were able to find a great savings at the Gas Plus when buying 2.
As soon as we got home we headed out to load up both vehicles, my husband drives out of town every day for work and you NEVER want to be stuck on a highway without windshield washer fluid in the winter, when you get mud and salt all over your windows it is literally impossible to see. I've seen people have to pull over in the most terrible of weather to re-fill. That is SO unsafe in so many ways.
I feel so accomplished today getting the vehicles straightened out for winter and earning money back with the Canadian Tire loyalty program. Be sure to follow Canadian Tire on Facebook and Twitter to keep you update on all their deals.
Check out our entire shopping experience on Google+!
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #CBias
This week we were surprised by an overnight frost leaving the windows of our vehicles frozen over, we didn't even have the scrappers in the cars yet!!! We knew it was time to get a handle on the winter prep.
Thankfully, when you head to Canadian Tire Gas Plus, you also get to use their awesome loyalty program, earning Canadian Tire "money" back on every purchase. Be sure to check out your weekly flyers for even more savings!We love to save up our Canadian Tire "money" and make a fun purchase, right now we are saving for more pieces to the Grinch holiday set that we LOVE from Canadian Tire. Who else has one?? I will be posting pictures of ours when we set it up for sure.
So, back to the winter preparations - one thing we were in desperate need of was winter windshield washer fluid, so important to Canadians as it also is a de-icer. We were able to find a great savings at the Gas Plus when buying 2.
As soon as we got home we headed out to load up both vehicles, my husband drives out of town every day for work and you NEVER want to be stuck on a highway without windshield washer fluid in the winter, when you get mud and salt all over your windows it is literally impossible to see. I've seen people have to pull over in the most terrible of weather to re-fill. That is SO unsafe in so many ways.
I feel so accomplished today getting the vehicles straightened out for winter and earning money back with the Canadian Tire loyalty program. Be sure to follow Canadian Tire on Facebook and Twitter to keep you update on all their deals.
Check out our entire shopping experience on Google+!
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #CBias
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Avalanches
Did you know Canada.. thousands of avalanches happen in Canada every single year?
They can happen in all regions of Canada, but are more frequent in the mountains of British Columbia, the Yukon and Alberta.
In our history some of the worst avalanches have occurred in Rogers Pass, British Columbia (in 1906 and again in 1910) and Cooper Mine, British Columbia (in 1915 and again in 1918). More recently the Inuit community of Kangiqsualujjuaq, lost 9 of their members in Quebec's worst avalanche on New Years Eve 1999.
Many will also remember the tragedy that struck Michel Trudeau, who was the youngest son of the late Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Margaret Trudeau - he was killed in an avalanche while skiing at British Columbia's Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park on November 13, 1998; he was 23 years old. His body was swept into Kokanee Lake - his body has never been recovered.
They can happen in all regions of Canada, but are more frequent in the mountains of British Columbia, the Yukon and Alberta.
In our history some of the worst avalanches have occurred in Rogers Pass, British Columbia (in 1906 and again in 1910) and Cooper Mine, British Columbia (in 1915 and again in 1918). More recently the Inuit community of Kangiqsualujjuaq, lost 9 of their members in Quebec's worst avalanche on New Years Eve 1999.
Many will also remember the tragedy that struck Michel Trudeau, who was the youngest son of the late Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and Margaret Trudeau - he was killed in an avalanche while skiing at British Columbia's Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park on November 13, 1998; he was 23 years old. His body was swept into Kokanee Lake - his body has never been recovered.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tornado Watch
Goderich is a small town in Ontario on the eastern shore of Lake Huron. It's a beautiful town known for it's sunsets, beaches, town centre and more.
As I'm sure you know the town was devastated on Sunday, August 21st when an F3 tornado touched down in the town, destroying much of the town centre - it was the strongest tornado that had hit Ontario since the Arthur, Ontario tornado of April 20, 1996. Thunderstorm warnings were in place and a tornado warning was issued for 3:48 p.m. ET — just 12 minutes before it struck. Unfortunately one person was killed: Norman Laberge, 61, of Lucknow, who was working in a salt mine when the tornado hit. There was also 37 injured people.
Premier Dalton McGuinty has announced that the Ontario government will allocate $5 million to a disaster relief fund to help Goderich rebuild.
Click here to read about efforts being made by the Red Cross in assisting families in Goderich - and please donate if you can.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Beat the Heat
Did you know Canada.. we're going to break some records today! Records for highest temperature and humidex dating back to 1918 will likely be broken today as temperatures rise to 38-39 degrees and a humidex of 49-50!!!
This is not a day to brush off the warnings thinking they are meant for someone else. All Canadians - please check on neighbours, ensure they have cool water, fans and ways to keep their body temperatures down. If they don't, get them to a cooling centre! If your city or town will be facing the extreme hit today they've likely set up one or more local cooling centres - tune into local news to find out these locations and utilize them if needed.
AM980News tweeted a very interesting fact this morning: It'll be hotter in London, Ontario today than it is in Kandahar, Mumbai and parts of Ghana!
I read an interesting (and scary) story yesterday (I think it was on the Weather Network) that it's not so much the day time temperatures but because temperatures are not going below 20 degrees at night this is causing two serious problems:
* for those without a/c and ways to cool off the body does not get a chance to rebuild itself and prepare for the next day - this it what has killed many during heatwaves in our history
* this can also lead to "superstorms" with what was seen at Bayfest as just the start of them if temperatures continue
So stay cool Canada, remember our little ones and seniors, if anyone is playing sports today call ahead as many have been cancelled already.
This is not a day to brush off the warnings thinking they are meant for someone else. All Canadians - please check on neighbours, ensure they have cool water, fans and ways to keep their body temperatures down. If they don't, get them to a cooling centre! If your city or town will be facing the extreme hit today they've likely set up one or more local cooling centres - tune into local news to find out these locations and utilize them if needed.
AM980News tweeted a very interesting fact this morning: It'll be hotter in London, Ontario today than it is in Kandahar, Mumbai and parts of Ghana!
I read an interesting (and scary) story yesterday (I think it was on the Weather Network) that it's not so much the day time temperatures but because temperatures are not going below 20 degrees at night this is causing two serious problems:
* for those without a/c and ways to cool off the body does not get a chance to rebuild itself and prepare for the next day - this it what has killed many during heatwaves in our history
* this can also lead to "superstorms" with what was seen at Bayfest as just the start of them if temperatures continue
So stay cool Canada, remember our little ones and seniors, if anyone is playing sports today call ahead as many have been cancelled already.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Spring
Did you know Canada.. as I look out my window today and see all the rain (what happened to APRIL showers bring May flowers?) I start dreaming about all the things spring means to me.
Spring time means flowers and gardens of course and the BBQ - my fav! Check out this article on the Buy Canadian First Blog about BBQ tips for our upcoming Victoria Day Weekend. Victoria Day Weekend is perfect for so many reasons, it's suppose to be the first "safe" weekend for you to plant your flowers and veggies without worrying about frost, all the crazy kids love to go on their first camping trip of the year, and my fav - having a party with the BBQ going, lots of drinks and the kids running around outside. We're hoping to hit the beach this holiday weekend as well. Even if we can't go in the water at least the kids can dig in the sand for a couple hours then we'll go for a hot dog or ice cream.
Spring also means Father's Day is coming up, Shutterfly has some fantastic ideas on gifts for Dad and really sweet cards and stationary.
For some, spring also means graduation and new beginnings - a scary but exciting moment in all our lives. :-)
Tell us what Spring means to you Canada! If you have a blog Sign up for a chance at a free photo book from Shutterfly.
Spring time means flowers and gardens of course and the BBQ - my fav! Check out this article on the Buy Canadian First Blog about BBQ tips for our upcoming Victoria Day Weekend. Victoria Day Weekend is perfect for so many reasons, it's suppose to be the first "safe" weekend for you to plant your flowers and veggies without worrying about frost, all the crazy kids love to go on their first camping trip of the year, and my fav - having a party with the BBQ going, lots of drinks and the kids running around outside. We're hoping to hit the beach this holiday weekend as well. Even if we can't go in the water at least the kids can dig in the sand for a couple hours then we'll go for a hot dog or ice cream.
Spring also means Father's Day is coming up, Shutterfly has some fantastic ideas on gifts for Dad and really sweet cards and stationary.
For some, spring also means graduation and new beginnings - a scary but exciting moment in all our lives. :-)
Tell us what Spring means to you Canada! If you have a blog Sign up for a chance at a free photo book from Shutterfly.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Flooding in Quebec requires Military Assistance
Did you know Canada.. due to the flooding in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu Quebec and surrounding area yesterday the Quebec government formally asked the Canadian military to come in to support local emergency officials already on the ground.
The Richelieu River has been steadily rising since last week as the spring thaw, combined with days of rain, which lead to over 3,000 homes and businesses being flooded.
The military will be available to distribute sandbags to contain the water and help evacuate people from low lying areas.
Public-health officials issued warnings about the risks associated with floodwaters, including mould and water contamination.
The Richelieu River has been steadily rising since last week as the spring thaw, combined with days of rain, which lead to over 3,000 homes and businesses being flooded.
The military will be available to distribute sandbags to contain the water and help evacuate people from low lying areas.
Public-health officials issued warnings about the risks associated with floodwaters, including mould and water contamination.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Get your shorts out!
Did you know Canada.. Environment Canada says we could be in for a warmer-than-normal summer across the country from coast to coast.
After a tough winter and a disappointing spring some people might rejoice in the news of warm weather on the way, but too much warm weather comes with its own set of problems like more smog days.
As we mentioned once before the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada was 45.0 °C in Saskatchewan on July 5, 1937 - maybe we're in for a record breaking summer this year!
After a tough winter and a disappointing spring some people might rejoice in the news of warm weather on the way, but too much warm weather comes with its own set of problems like more smog days.
As we mentioned once before the hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada was 45.0 °C in Saskatchewan on July 5, 1937 - maybe we're in for a record breaking summer this year!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Rainforest
Did you know Canada.. we've mentioned before that Canada has 10% of the world's forests. But did you know that Canada has Rainforests?
To have a rainforest the forested area must receive a minimum of 250cm of moisture per year. Our moist climate keeps the landscape wet most of the year, with an annual precipitation of about 300cm.
The ancient Great Bear Rainforest is located on the west coast of the British Columbia mainland. It is the largest coastal temperate rainforest on Earth at 21 million acres, and is home to thousands of species of plants, birds and animals. Trees can tower up to 300 feet and some are over 2,000 years old. The main big tree species include Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir.
The Great Bear Rainforest represents 25% of the world's remaining coastal temperate rainforest.
Thanks to efforts by The Nature Conservancy, 5 million acres of the rainforest are now off limits to logging and more than 19 million acres are under strict land management guidelines called ecosystem based management.
Source: Parks Canada, BritishColumbia.com, The Nature Conservancy
To have a rainforest the forested area must receive a minimum of 250cm of moisture per year. Our moist climate keeps the landscape wet most of the year, with an annual precipitation of about 300cm.
The ancient Great Bear Rainforest is located on the west coast of the British Columbia mainland. It is the largest coastal temperate rainforest on Earth at 21 million acres, and is home to thousands of species of plants, birds and animals. Trees can tower up to 300 feet and some are over 2,000 years old. The main big tree species include Sitka Spruce, Western Red Cedar and Douglas Fir.
The Great Bear Rainforest represents 25% of the world's remaining coastal temperate rainforest.
Thanks to efforts by The Nature Conservancy, 5 million acres of the rainforest are now off limits to logging and more than 19 million acres are under strict land management guidelines called ecosystem based management.
Source: Parks Canada, BritishColumbia.com, The Nature Conservancy
Friday, March 25, 2011
Is it getting hot in here?
Did you know Canada.. based on data from 1948 to 2009 (60 years) average annual temperatures for Canada has increased by 1.4°C.
The climatic regions that showed the strongest warming trends were located in Canada's far north with the Mackenzie District recording the strongest warming trend, rising 2.2°C over normal during the 60 years.
The national average temperature for the year 2010 was 3.0°C above normal, which makes this past year the warmest year on record since nationwide records began in 1948.
Source: Statistics Canada, Environment Canada
The climatic regions that showed the strongest warming trends were located in Canada's far north with the Mackenzie District recording the strongest warming trend, rising 2.2°C over normal during the 60 years.
The national average temperature for the year 2010 was 3.0°C above normal, which makes this past year the warmest year on record since nationwide records began in 1948.
Source: Statistics Canada, Environment Canada
Monday, February 28, 2011
Flood
Did you know Canada.. Now that everything is melting outside my window today I was wondering what the worst flood in Canada has been. There are a few reports including..
- The Saguenay Flood in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec in July 1996. It rained for 2 straight days with flood waters were so powerful they swept away a whole shopping centre.
- The Red River Flood in Manitoba in 1950 - this was prior to a flood way being built in this area and flooded most of the Red River Valley.
And the worst flood occurred during Hurricane Hazel on October 15, 1954. It struck Toronto killing 81 people, destroying 20 bridges, and leaving over 2000 people homeless with 285 millimetres of rain in Toronto region in just 48 hours. Visit http://www.hurricanehazel.ca/ for more information on this tragedy.
Source: CBC Archives, HurricaneHazel.ca, Environment Canada, Wikipedia
- The Saguenay Flood in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec in July 1996. It rained for 2 straight days with flood waters were so powerful they swept away a whole shopping centre.
- The Red River Flood in Manitoba in 1950 - this was prior to a flood way being built in this area and flooded most of the Red River Valley.
And the worst flood occurred during Hurricane Hazel on October 15, 1954. It struck Toronto killing 81 people, destroying 20 bridges, and leaving over 2000 people homeless with 285 millimetres of rain in Toronto region in just 48 hours. Visit http://www.hurricanehazel.ca/ for more information on this tragedy.
Source: CBC Archives, HurricaneHazel.ca, Environment Canada, Wikipedia
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Eyes to the sky
Did you know Canada.. today we could get a show in the sky thanks to
the class X2 flare erupted from sun on Tuesday and will reach Earth today. It's being reported that the solar X-ray flare on Tuesday is the largest of its type since December 2006. While causing some radio disruption in southern China it's unlikely that it will completely take out any radio or power.
This flare can enhance the northern lights making them more visible today if conditions are right. Aurora borealis, or northern lights, is a luminous glow of the upper atmosphere which is caused by energetic particles and it's these particles that are to reach Earth today.
Let us know if you see anything!
Source: CBC, Space Weather Canada, NOAA
the class X2 flare erupted from sun on Tuesday and will reach Earth today. It's being reported that the solar X-ray flare on Tuesday is the largest of its type since December 2006. While causing some radio disruption in southern China it's unlikely that it will completely take out any radio or power.
This flare can enhance the northern lights making them more visible today if conditions are right. Aurora borealis, or northern lights, is a luminous glow of the upper atmosphere which is caused by energetic particles and it's these particles that are to reach Earth today.
Let us know if you see anything!
Source: CBC, Space Weather Canada, NOAA
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Crazy Weather
Did you know Canada..
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada was −77.5 °C in Mount Logan on May 26, 1991 - May!!! And the coldest windchill recorded was -78 °C in Kugaarruk, Nunavut.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada was 45.0 °C in Saskatchewan (really??) on July 5, 1937
Source: Wikipedia, The Weather Network
The coldest temperature ever recorded in Canada was −77.5 °C in Mount Logan on May 26, 1991 - May!!! And the coldest windchill recorded was -78 °C in Kugaarruk, Nunavut.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Canada was 45.0 °C in Saskatchewan (really??) on July 5, 1937
Source: Wikipedia, The Weather Network
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