Wildfire smoke covered Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday, hiding views of Okanagan Lake, reducing air quality and disrupting summer activities. Visitors said the smoke arrived quickly, […]
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What Thunder Bay can expect for air quality.
Smoke from wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario is expected to continue affecting Thunder Bay, even as temperatures cool to a high of 25 C on […]
Environment Canada Issues Extreme Heat Warnings Across Large Parts of Canada
Many Canadians will face dangerous heat on Tuesday as Environment Canada issues extreme heat warnings across parts of Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. […]
U.S. Heat Wave to Push Hot, Humid Weather Across Much of Canada This Weekend.
A strong high-pressure system over the central U.S. is expected to push hot air into Canada this weekend and into next week. Southern Saskatchewan and […]
Ontario Swelters as Extreme Heat Wave Persists Through Canada Day
Canada Day celebrations across much of Ontario are taking place under dangerous heat as an extreme heat wave continues across the province. Environment Canada has […]
Tornado reported in east-central Saskatchewan, Environment Canada says.
A tornado warning was issued Sunday for east-central Saskatchewan, affecting communities along and near the Manitoba border, including Kamsack and Pelly. A tornado watch was […]
Two Tornadoes Confirmed in Ontario Following Powerful Severe Storms
Two confirmed tornadoes caused damage around London, Ontario, during severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, May 19. The storms brought strong winds, downed trees, and left tens […]
Scientists Investigate Causes Behind Moose Population Decline in Northwestern Ontario
Fewer Moose Seen Around Thunder Bay, Scientists Investigate Why Moose used to be a common sight in the forests around Thunder Bay. But now, it’s […]
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings and Watches Lifted for the GTA
Environment Canada’s warning for a “cluster of severe thunderstorms” in the GTA, capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy rain on Thursday night, has […]
Extreme Heat Persists in Ontario and Quebec, Warns Environment Canada
An oppressive heat wave continued to blanket central and southern Ontario, southern Quebec, and much of the Maritimes on Wednesday, with daytime highs reaching 30°C […]