Jordyn Read

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jordyn Read

Barbecuing this weekend? Don’t let your house become the main courseFire officials are urging residents to make safety a top priority, as barbecue season gets underway. Cooking remains the number one cause of residential fires, and propane barbecues—if not maintained or used properly—can quickly go from backyard fun to emergency response.

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jordyn Read

From thunderstorms to gardening, spring brings its own unique set of challenges for our pets, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of the season. “Spring is amazing, but we just think about the environment a little bit differently than we do in the winter—getting outside is good for you and good for your pets—but there are a few key things to keep in mind,” explained Dr. Karen Ward, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Toronto Humane Society.

2 months ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jordyn Read

These sleep-sabotaging habits could be keeping you up at nightEver find yourself lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering why sleep just won’t come? A new Leger survey shows that restless nights are a common struggle for many Canadians. “Over half of adult Canadians recognize the fact that they don’t sleep well or sleep enough—and it’s time to do something about it,” explained Dr. David Greenberg.

Mar 28, 2025 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jordyn Read

From drips to disasters: How to flood-proof your home2024 was the most expensive year for severe weather-related losses in Canadian history. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, flooding alone caused over $1 billion in damages. “Of all the different risks–fire, wind, hail–the most likely threat to your home is water in your basement,” says Marc Tannous, agency manager at Allstate Canada.

Sep 19, 2024 | treefrogcreative.ca | Jordyn Read |Robert McKellar |David Elstone |Derek Nighbor

Blake Moynes spearheads campaign to help save Ontario’s Caribou By Jordyn Read The Weather Network September 18, 2024 Category: Forestry Region: Canada, Canada East ONTARIO — Blake Moynes, a television personality and passionate wildlife conservationist, has teamed up with the David Suzuki Foundation to address the alarming habitat loss impacting caribou populations in northern Ontario. …Through this partnership, Moynes is focused on bringing attention to the dire state of northern Ontario’s...