Saturday: Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 30. Humidex 35. UV index 9 or very high. Saturday night: Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Low 19. POP 40%. Sunday: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers in the morning. Risk of a thunderstorm early in the morning. High 31. Humidex 36. UV index 6 or high. POP 40%. Sunday night: Clear. Low 21. Monday: Sunny. High 32. Monday night: Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 20. POP 40%. Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 30. POP 40%. Tuesday night: Cloudy periods with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 17. POP 40%. Wednesday: A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. High 25. POP 40%. Wednesday night: Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 13. POP 30%. Thursday: Sunny. High 26. Thursday night: Clear. Low 13. Friday: Sunny. High 25.
World War I Begins - Mon, July 28 @ 01:00
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The global conflagration popularly called the "Great War" during the period, was the first war involving major powers worldwide. On this day, in 1914, a Serbian Nationalist assassinated Archuduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia the same day, and within weeks most of the global powers were pulled in, eventually including the United States. Over 17-million (17,000,000) people lost their lives in the conflict, including some 65,000 Canadians. The war ended in 1918, now 111 years ago.
Hurricane Blanche - Mon, July 28 @ 01:00
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A powerful post-tropical storm when it made landfall in Nova Scotia in 1975, this system dropped heavy rainfall over much of the province, accompanied by high winds and considerable thunder. The Author experienced this storm first-hand, on Sober Island, NS.
Edmonton Tornado - Thu, July 31 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1987, a large tornado ripped through Edmonton, killing 27 and causing a third of a billion dollars in damage.
First Quarter - Fri, August 1 @ 00:41
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A waxing half-Moon is near the meridian (halfway across the sky) as the Sun sets.
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Recent Events (Reverse Order; Last 7 days: 6):
New Moon - Thu, July 24 @ 07:11
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The Moon is nearest the Sun in the sky and cannot be seen from the ground.
Amelia Earhart born - Thu, July 24 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1897 (128 years ago), pilot Amelia Earhart was born, in Atchison, Kansas. A trailblazer for later generations of female pilots, she eventually lost her life after crashing on or near Howland Island, in the Pacific Ocean, on one of the later (and most-dangerous) legs of a round-the-world expedition. There is plenty of evidence that she survived the crash; shortwave radio calls, for example, which were triangulated to Howland. An ocean-exploration team recently announced tentative indications that the plane had been found, in approximately 5,000m of water.
Comet Hale-Bopp discovered - Wed, July 23 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1995, Comet Hale-Bopp was discovered independently by Alan Hale and Thomas Bopp. The comet proceeded to put on a protracted show, being the brightest in decades.
British Columbia Joins Confederation - Sun, July 20 @ 01:00
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Today marks 154 years since British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871.
Saugenay Floods - Sat, July 19 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1996, the first of several floods hit the Saugenay region of Quebec. Upwards of 15,000 people were evacuated, and some 500 homes lost.
Apollo 11 Landed - Sat, July 19 @ 01:00
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On this day in 1969, the Apollo 11 Moon mission landed on its target while the world held its breath. Two American men--Neil Armstrong, and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin--walked on the Moon early the next day.
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