Alberta: Courageous forecast demonstrates why weathermen make the big bucks 

"What we see in Alberta typically are stretches of heat for a few days and then things cool down," said meteorologist Chris Scott. "So expect those days where it's going to be hot and you're going to wish you had a pool, but also expect those chilly nights you get in the Prairies when the sun goes down.With the ups and downs, we'll average out to normal."

Songbirds take a Northwest vacation - Outdoors - The Olympian - Olympia, Washington

After struggling with one of the coldest springs on record, the sight of these colorful birds from tropical regions to the south of us was the best spring tonic. Let’s hope they have brought the sun and warm weather to stay.

Watt-Cloutier to give LaFontaine-Baldwin lecture in Iqaluit

This year's symposium, which will include Friday's lecture and a town hall discussion on Saturday, will focus on Arctic sovereignty, environment and natural resources, Watt-Cloutier told CBC News.

A couple of years ago, during the height of global warming hysteria, I can't imagine alarmist Watt-Cloutier giving this talk without "global warming" listed as a focus.