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There has been a magnitude 6.0 earthquake near the south coast of western Honshu in Japan. The earthquake occurred at 10:15 p.m. local time on Saturday. It was at a depth of 352 km and was centred 58.4 km south-southeast of Shima, Japan. There have been no reports of casualties, injuries, or damage. There was no tsunami danger reported from the earthquake. Japan experiences frequent earthquakes because it is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world's most seis

Temperatures vary across the country this evening, with cloudy, clear skies and scattered precipitation. In Western Canada, temperatures sit near 8°C in Vancouver, 4°C in Calgary, 1°C in Edmonton and 6°C in Regina. Whitehorse is at 2°C, while Yellowknife is also reporting 2°C. Across the Prairies and into Ontario, Winnipeg is at 7°C, with Thunder Bay also near 7°C. Toronto is sitting at 8°C, while temperatures climb to 13°C further south in southern Ontario. In Quebec and Atl

Today is Halloween, and ghosts and goblins are eagerly waiting to head out. Here are some important safety reminders for parents, children and motorists. For parents and children Stay visible: Choose bright-coloured costumes or add reflective tape and glow sticks. Use sidewalks: Walk on sidewalks whenever possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic. Cross safely: Use designated crosswalks and look both ways before crossing streets. Stay together: Young children s

Tropical Storm Vance is maintaining a northward track over the eastern Pacific, with heavy rainfall and dangerous surf expected along parts of western Mexico. In its 2 a.m. MDT advisory Wednesday, Oct. 28, the U.S. National Hurricane Center places Vance about 455 kilometres west of Manzanillo and 365 kilometres southwest of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h and is moving north at 19 km/h. A turn toward the north-northeast is expected la

A severe thunderstorm produces weather capable of causing significant damage, injury, or dangerous conditions. Thunder and lightning alone do not make a storm severe. In Canada, the main criteria are: Large hail: hail 2 cm or larger in diameter. Damaging winds: wind gusts of 90 km/h or stronger. Tornadoes: any confirmed or suspected tornado makes the storm severe. Other significant impacts: Environment and Climate Change Canada can issue warnings based on particularly dangero

A powerful earthquake has struck southwestern China. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred at 10:33 p.m. local time and was centred 183.4 km east-northeast of Nagqu, China. It was at a depth of 10 kilometres. Hundreds of homes collapsed, and at least 16 people have been killed. The earthquake was also felt in India and Myanmar (Burma). Western China is one of the most geologically active parts of the world, particularly when it comes to earthquakes.