In order to reduce the danger of unexpected avalanches in the pass near Stewart, British Columbia, it's necessary to initiate a controlled avalanche, sometimes with spectacular effect.
The people of Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ontario take Christmas very seriously and routinely dress their town in the finest holiday regalia. This dazzling Christmas display is no exception.
Today is Canada Day (or Canada's birthday as many people call it). It's a day where the second largest country received full independence from the United Kingdom.
In case you were wondering, Canadians celebrate the same way Americans celebrate the 4th of July - fireworks, food, drinks, festivals, parades, weekends at the lake, family get-togethers, etc.
In the video below, this Canadian cat decide
Canadian Member of Parliament Graham Evans was caught on camera playing a little air-guitar in the House of Commons as Canada's Defense Secretary was presenting a speech on military cuts.
Evans denies strumming on an imaginary axe, and instead claims he was "just tapping" his fingers on a rolled up program. Read on to judge for yourself.
I know it has been cold...very cold for our little corner of the world. However, at least it's not 40 below zero.
Strange things happen at that temperature. Even steaming hot water can't survive--although this guy didn't need to disrespect our Lone Star State...