6 h. ago Canada’s environment ministers endorse updated air quality standards

Canada's environment ministers back tougher air quality standards, citing wildfire smoke and rising health risks from fine particulate pollution.

Politics

25 h. ago Heat warning issued for southern Ontario this weekend: Environment Canada

TORONTO — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for parts of southern Ontario this weekend, with humidex values expected to make it feel like 40 C. The alert issued Friday afternoon says daytime highs between 31 and 33 C can be expected on Saturday and Sunday. It says overnight lows are projected to sit […]

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49 h. ago Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa

Environment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.

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49 h. ago Update: Severe thunderstorm warning no longer in effect for Ottawa

Environment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.

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50 h. ago Alberta and Ontario call for repeal of Trudeau era climate policies in letter

The letter calls for a repeal of the federal Impact Assessment Act

Politics

4 d. ago Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

Culture

8 d. ago Amy Hamm: Warning! Canadians at risk of enjoying a hot summer day

Environment Canada's heat warnings treat us like we're all clueless

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9 d. ago 8 tornadoes confirmed in southern Saskatchewan on June 19, more under review

Environment Canada has confirmed eight tornadoes touched down in southern Saskatchewan last Thursday, including three near Regina , with more still under investigation.

Economics

1 week ago Tornado watch issued for eastern, central Alberta as thunderstorms expected

Environment Canada said most of the thunderstorms would not be severe, with an exception for areas near the Saskatchewan border where supercell formations could occur.

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1 week ago Montréal et Gatineau battent leur record de chaleur pour une veille de la Saint

Il n’a jamais fait si chaud à Montréal et Gatineau un 23 juin, selon Environnement Canada.

Sport

1 week ago ’Heat dome’ over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

TORONTO — Blame the heat dome hanging over Ontario and Quebec for some of the strange weather hitting other parts of the country. Environment Canada meteorologist Julien Pellerin says scorching temperatures over the eastern part of the continent are causing below-normal temperatures in other regions. On Saturday, the weather agency warned that areas in British […]

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1 week ago Orages violents de jeudi dernier: deux tornades confirmées au Québec

Deux tornades sont survenues jeudi dernier en Estrie, lorsque de violents orages ont déferlé sur le Québec, confirme Environnement Canada.

Economics

1 week ago Environment Canada issues heat warnings for parts of Ontario, Quebec amid heat wave

Environment Canada issued its first significant heat warning of the season on Saturday for southern and eastern Ontario and southern and western Quebec.

Culture

1 week ago Des orages violents, suivi d’une chaleur extrêmes frapperont à partir de cette nuit

Environnement Canada a lancé un avertissement de veille d’orage pouvant produire des fortes pluies et rafales de vent.

Events

2 w. ago Environment Canada issues heat warnings for parts of Ontario as heat wave approaches

Southern and Eastern Ontario will be slammed with “dangerously hot” temperatures for at least the next few days. Environment Canada issued its first significant heat warning of the season on Saturday, saying hot and humid conditions will begin in the province’s far south, including Windsor, and will likely continue until Wednesday. Areas a bit further […]

Culture

2 w. ago It may be officially summer but there's a snow alert in effect for several B.C. highways

Environment Canada says drivers can expect snow on parts of the Coquihalla Highway, Highway 3 and the Okanagan Connector.

Other

2 w. ago First heat wave of ‘torrid summer’ to hit Eastern Canada next week

Contrasting this spate of heat with the renown 'polar vortex' of winter, an Environment Canada meteorologist calls this phenomenon a 'Bermuda High'

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2 w. ago Tornado warning issued for parts of southern Saskatchewan Thursday

Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible according to Environment Canada.

Culture

2 w. ago Veille d’orages violents pour plusieurs régions du sud du Québec

«Il y a aussi un risque de tornade», précise Environnement et Changement climatique Canada.

Events

2 w. ago Dangerous thunderstorms, funnel clouds possible in Alberta: Environment Canada

Environment Canada has issued a series of weather watches and warnings for a large swath of Alberta today, warning that heavy rain and damaging hail and winds are possible.

Events