Summer News
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Stockholm -
There has been a lot of talk recently about children and dogs dying after being left locked in hot cars. Now a pediatrician in Sweden is pointing out that it is equally dangerous to use a blanket to block sun from entering a baby's stroller.
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Kansas City -
The Verrückt in Kansas City is the world's largest water slide. Now it has finally been finished and you can get some idea of how thrilling it could be by watching the attached video.
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With summer allergy season in full swing, many adults and children are suffering from the “wheezes and sneezes” of the season. To help deal with this Digital Journal has spoken with a health expert.
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Wantagh -
Acclaimed rock band Aerosmith will embark on their "Let Rock Rule" summer tour in North America. It will feature special guest Slash.
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With the summer heat in full swing, unhealthy snacks like ice cream look attractive. There are, however, plenty of delicious alternatives that will give you more energy and vitamins. Digital Journal spoke to a top nutritionist to find out more.
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As the summer months set in, the season of shopping for jet skis has now begun in earnest. But with prices ranging from $5,000 to $18,000, it's a major purchase that shouldn't be taken lightly.
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One severe sunburn during a child’s first 15 years could double the chance of developing skin cancer as an adult. To find out some top tips for keeping safe in the summer, Digital Journal spoke with a leading health expert.
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With Memorial Day now in the rear view mirror, the official start of summer looms large. And along with the summer season always comes a surge in powersports activity.
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Every year, the U.S. swimwear industry sees a revenue of more than $3 billion, a huge portion of which comes from the herds of fitness junkies who work hard to keep their bods in check.
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“Burden to Bear is especially precious to me because it’s my first album,” says soul/pop artist Lael Summer, currently a student in the University of Southern California’s elite Popular Music program and signed to New York’s True Groove Records.
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The football tournament which will be held in Qatar is likely to take place in winter, with December said to be "perfect."
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Mississauga -
Long strolls along the boardwalk, fishing and lounging on the patio are some obvious signs that summer fun isn't quite yet over in Port Credit, a prominent lakefront community located in Mississauga, Ontario.
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Sure, there were a few box office bombs this summer but that didn't stop it from setting a record. The summer of 2013 goes down as the best summer ever, money wise, at the domestic box office.
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The famous Benicàssim and Sonar music festivals are over, but there is still so much more to come. Spain offers a huge variety of music festivals from Indie rock, to flamenco, to jazz, to classical, and everything else in between this summer.
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Summer is a great time to renovate your home. Many factors are in your favour during this season: renovators are available during the warm months, labour is inexpensive, competition is fierce and homeowners can get creative with their outdoor add-ons.
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Country singer Joe Nichols released his newest song “Sunny and 75,” which is his lead-off radio single from his new record label, Red Bow Records.
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San Diego -
Cash back cards could help you save money on the expenses you’re likely to make most this summer; gas, groceries, theme park and movie tickets are all featured purchases that select credit cards are promoting with spending incentives this summer.
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Nadym -
The residents of Nadym in Siberia had been basking in temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius for several days when they were suddenly struck by a heavy snow storm.
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Madrid -
Spain is a pretty safe country to visit, with only one in every thousand tourists likely to be affected by petty crime. However, the country is deploying over 29,000 police officers to ensure tourists' safety and security during July and August.
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For summer vacationers that hate to spend and love to save, here are five money-saving tips to keep your summer vacation budget in the black.
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Las Vegas -
Other parts of the world suffer from thunderstorms and pouring rain, over on the Southern West coast heat has claimed the lives of two people this weekend.
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The Weather Network's Chris Scott is one of Canada's leading weather experts and he's calling for summer conditions that will more often be above average when it comes to that which we all crave - heat. The weather will be topsy-turvy in June, however.
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Spring in Spain has so far been very changeable, with warm sunshine, but chilly to cold winds and cloudy days. Seems like that trend will continue into summer, according to a French weather channel, Meteo.
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Is it time to finally get to that car project you've been hiding in your garage since you were 20? Don't know where to begin? This is the perfect season to check out the many weekend car shows to get some ideas.
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Toronto -
Yes, there may still be snow outside your door this morning but it sure doesn’t feel like winter. In fact, the remaining snow this morning is easily melting as Toronto is experiencing record-breaking temperatures in the positive double digits.
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Trondheim -
A Norwegian broadcasting company has created an amazing time lapse video of a train ride between Trondheim to Bodø, detailing the changing of the seasons.
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Lagos -
Natives of the cooler regions of the world picture paradise as a place of perpetual sunshine, but for natives of tropical Africa, paradise is the "cool spot" with snowfields and happy children playing outdoors.
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Toronto -
The last long weekend before Labour Day brings summer to a close, as kids gear up to go back to school and some adults reluctantly realize it is soon time to pack up the cottage to return to work. But it isn't too late for end of summer fun, of course.
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Toronto -
Don't put away your flip flops and shorts just yet. With the unofficial final week of summer here, many are gearing up for autumn's cool temperatures, but one weather agency says it will be warmer than normal.
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Chicago -
When a concert is held, there will be waste left behind when the throngs leave the scene. Not only that, the garbage that is generated during the event.
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Summer Image
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Beautiful floral sights year round
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It's like springtime in December.
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Some trees shed a few leaves in December-January but remain green all year round
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Torontonians took to one of the city's most visited areas during the spring and summer: Centre Island.
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Photo from Hawa island in South Korea.
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Men and women in togas representing Outlook TV, a Vancouver-based LGBT magazine show.
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Plants flower and fruit all year round
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Photo from Hawa island in South Korea.
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Undisclosed location beyond the "deactivated road" sign post, Hope area of BC, Canada.
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Photo from Hawa island in South Korea.
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Photo from Hawa island in South Korea.
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