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Publication Date: March 28, 2026 - 04:00

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This weather research facility created freezing rain to help planes fly

March 28, 2026

The Climatic Engineering Facility simulates any kind of weather found in Canada. It’s run by the National Research Council. CBC’s Stu Mills got a tour.



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