Ontario has welcomed 104 wildfire personnel from Mexico to help battle ongoing forest fires in Northwestern Ontario. The team, made up of 100 firefighters and […]
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Trump vows new tariffs on Canada over wildfire smoke drifting into U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his tariff threats against Canada on Friday, saying he wants to impose new tariffs because wildfire smoke has drifted into […]
Trump Urges Carney to Address Wildfire Smoke During World Cup Discussion
U.S. President Donald Trump said he urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to do more to stop Canada’s wildfires after the two attended the FIFA World […]
Extreme Cold Snap: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Experts say cold snaps raise the risk of house fires, frozen pipes, car trouble and health problems for people and pets. Here’s how to stay […]
Arctic air blankets much of Canada, plunging temperatures to extreme lows
An Arctic air mass moving across North America is bringing extreme cold to Western Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) says. The cold is […]
Canada records its coldest temperatures in 26 years
Extreme cold continues across Northern Canada, with temperatures staying between –20°C and -40°C for several weeks. On December 23, the region recorded its coldest December […]
Experts warn at Thunder Bay conference that Canada’s forests are drying and at growing risk
Canada faces longer and more intense wildfire seasons, forestry experts meeting in Thunder Bay this week say the country’s forests are drying out faster than […]
Jasper Wildfire Adds to Canada’s Growing Insurance Crisis Amid Climate Change
Hotter summers in Canada, which have triggered wildfires in tourist areas, intense hailstorms, and severe flooding in major cities—events likely linked to climate change—are creating […]
This Week’s Forecast: Cooler Temperatures Ahead After a Warm Summer
Following three consecutive months of warmer-than-average temperatures, city residents can expect a brief cooling period this week. Environment Canada forecasts average-to-below-average temperatures from Thursday through […]
Heat Warning Persists Across Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec
Temperatures are expected to remain high across parts of eastern Ontario and western Quebec for the next few days, with little relief anticipated before Tuesday […]