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Perseid meteor shower expected to put on a big show in the sky this year
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Perseid meteor shower expected to put on a big show in the sky this year
Description
August 8, 2016
If you head outside this week late at night, you could be in for quite the light show as the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak. This year, the Perseids are expected to be better than other years and Global's Brittany Greenslade finds out why.
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Perseid meteor shower expected to put on a big show in the sky this year01:40 | August 8, 2016
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Global News at 6 – July 2919:59 | 4 hours ago
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Global News at 6 – July 2919:59 | 4 hours ago
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Southern Manitoba sizzles as outdoor workers try to beat the heat02:12 | July 26, 2024
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Canada’s Crime Severity Index higher in 2023 with increased child exploitation01:59 | July 26, 2024
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Global Winnipeg at 6: July 2621:14 | July 26, 2024
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Global Winnipeg at 6: July 2518:36 | July 25, 2024
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‘That is my home:’ Birchwood Terrace tenants looking for stability as support wanes02:10 | July 25, 2024
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Winnipeg cops searching residence as part of missing person investigation01:28 | July 24, 2024
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‘The damage is done’: Manitoba man wrongfully accused of sex crime remains in hiding02:00 | July 24, 2024
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Winnipeg police release details on a investigation into handgun trafficking01:46 | July 23, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg: July 2319:58 | July 23, 2024
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Indigenous group frustrated after being uninvited to Winnipeg gender equality gathering02:08 | July 23, 2024
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Manitoba says it’s investigating College Avenue apartment evictions02:14 | July 17, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg19:38 | July 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg19:52 | July 11, 2024
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Parents of Jordyn Reimer ‘angry,’ ‘disappointed’ after meeting with attorney general02:31 | July 11, 2024
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Perseid meteor shower expected to put on a big show in the sky this year01:40 | August 8, 2016
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Global News at 6 – July 2919:59 | 4 hours ago
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Global News at 6 – July 2919:59 | 4 hours ago
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Southern Manitoba sizzles as outdoor workers try to beat the heat02:12 | July 26, 2024
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Canada’s Crime Severity Index higher in 2023 with increased child exploitation01:59 | July 26, 2024
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Global Winnipeg at 6: July 2621:14 | July 26, 2024
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Global Winnipeg at 6: July 2518:36 | July 25, 2024
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‘That is my home:’ Birchwood Terrace tenants looking for stability as support wanes02:10 | July 25, 2024
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Winnipeg cops searching residence as part of missing person investigation01:28 | July 24, 2024
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‘The damage is done’: Manitoba man wrongfully accused of sex crime remains in hiding02:00 | July 24, 2024
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Winnipeg police release details on a investigation into handgun trafficking01:46 | July 23, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg: July 2319:58 | July 23, 2024
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Indigenous group frustrated after being uninvited to Winnipeg gender equality gathering02:08 | July 23, 2024
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‘Lack of undivided attention’: Addiction to tech affects relationships, experts say01:52 | July 23, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg20:22 | July 19, 2024
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Premier Wab Kinew signs deal to return land to Manitoba Métis02:03 | July 19, 2024
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Quickly growing Steinbach02:06 | July 19, 2024
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‘Downtown cannot fail’: Manitoba Métis Federation acquires more Winnipeg real estate01:51 | July 18, 2024
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Health workers union says Manitoba needs to do more about rural healthcare02:10 | July 18, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg18:42 | July 17, 2024
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Linden Woods residents raise concerns over proposed addictions support centre02:13 | July 17, 2024
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Manitoba says it’s investigating College Avenue apartment evictions02:14 | July 17, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg19:27 | July 16, 2024
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Sage Creek residents buzzing after new bee neighbours set up on cul-de-sac lamppost01:48 | July 16, 2024
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‘Inhumane’: Advocates, tenants speak out after low-barrier Winnipeg housing vacated02:32 | July 16, 2024
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Mosquitoes buzzing in Winnipeg, city crews itching to be rid of them01:45 | July 15, 2024
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Winnipeg police investigating death at soccer centre in Waverley01:33 | July 15, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg19:38 | July 12, 2024
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Jagmeet Singh speaking on rising grocery prices in Winnipeg Friday02:02 | July 12, 2024
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Indigenous-led supervised consumption site planned for Winnipeg01:53 | July 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg19:52 | July 11, 2024
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Parents of Jordyn Reimer ‘angry,’ ‘disappointed’ after meeting with attorney general02:31 | July 11, 2024
Perseid meteor shower expected to put on a big show in the sky this year
Description
August 8, 2016
If you head outside this week late at night, you could be in for quite the light show as the Perseid meteor shower hits its peak. This year, the Perseids are expected to be better than other years and Global's Brittany Greenslade finds out why.
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