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Low water levels at Churchill Falls blamed for $16M drop in dam's revenue

July 31 , 2024 at 06:00:00 a.m. NDT • :

Lower water levels at the Churchill Falls hydroelectric dam caused a $16-million drop in revenue last year. The head of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro says low water levels are a cyclical problem that is compounded by climate change.

Why humid days feel so gross

July 31 , 2024 at 06:30:00 a.m. NDT • :

CBC meteorologist Ryan Snoddon explains the science behind humidity, and why it can feel unbearable.

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Canada Soccer appeal of penalty to women's Olympic team dismissed

July 31 , 2024 at 09:07:37 a.m. NDT • :

A sports arbitration court on Wednesday dismissed Canada's appeal of a six-point penalty against its Olympic women's soccer team in the wake of a drone spying scandal.

Retiring military members face months-long delays for severance, benefit payouts

July 31 , 2024 at 05:30:00 a.m. NDT • :

Soon-to-be retired members of the Canadian military are facing a wait of up to four months for severance and accumulated vacation payouts — just the latest obstacle facing soldiers, sailors and aircrew struggling with the soaring cost of living.

Chill out, St. John's. Tacos (huh?) and other ways some people like to beat the heat

July 30 , 2024 at 02:28:17 p.m. NDT • :

There's a heat warning in effect for many parts of Newfoundland with temperatures climbing to the mid to upper 30s, with the humidex. The CBC's Julia Israel and Mark Cumby slather on the sunscreen and talk to people around St. John's how they're enjoying the great outdoors — safely.

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