24 h. ago Stratégie climatique du Canada: «C’est l’incertitude qui nous inquiète»

Entrevue avec Rick Smith, président de l’Institut climatique du Canada, au sujet des reculs climatiques de Mark Carney.

Society

5 d. ago Carney government noncommittal about Canada meeting 2030 climate goals

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his environment minister aren’t saying whether Canada is still committed to meeting its climate goals under the Paris agreement by 2030, as the government faces criticism over his emissions reduction plans. In an email to The Canadian Press on Monday, the office of Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin said […]

Politics

7 d. ago Weather must change before air quality statements in B.C. can be lifted: Environment Canada

The special air quality statements that were issued for much of British Columbia this week are expected to remain in place throughout the weekend and into early next week.

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8 d. ago Southern Ontario in for wind gusts up to 90 km/h Friday, Environment Canada warns

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for a swath of southern Ontario indicating strong winds will be felt on Friday.

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1 week ago 'We need to be proactive, not reactive': Wildfire smoke from N.W.T. blankets northern Alberta

Northern Alberta and the province’s capital have been blanketed by wildfire smoke largely coming from fires in Fort Providence, Northwest Territories, which forced the town to evacuate on Sunday. According to Environment Canada, Edmonton’s air quality health index is currently sitting at 5 — a moderate risk as of Tuesday, down from Monday’s 10+. The […]

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1 week ago More heat and smoke in the forecast for B.C. as temperature records tumble

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for sections of the Boundary region, the North Coast, the Fraser Canyon and the North and South Thompson, saying temperatures will reach the mid-30s through to Thursday, with lows overnight down to about 18 C.

Sport

1 week ago Air quality warnings in effect in most of Alberta, western Saskatchewan

Smoke in much of Alberta and western Saskatchewan is causing very poor air quality, while wildfires continue to rage in Canada’s north. Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings for regions of both Prairie provinces, saying smoke is also reducing visibility in some areas. The weather office says those most at risk, including adults aged […]

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1 week ago Here's what the next three months of weather could look like in Ontario

As Ontario mourns the unofficial end of a summer marked by scorching temperatures, locals may want to hold off on transitioning to their fall wardrobe, thanks to some unseasonably warm weather ahead.Sweater weather may loom just around the corner for Ontario, but a new three-month outlook from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is providing some hope that patio season could extend deep into the fall months.ECCC's latest temperature probabilist forecast bodes well for anyone trying to stretch the most out of their summer in Ontario.The seasonal prediction system, which is intended to forecast the evolution of meteorological trends over one-to-three-month periods, suggests a pretty good chance of above-normal temperatures in Ontario from September through November.Residents of Ontario's most populous region to the south are looking at a 40 per cent chance of above-normal temperatures during this three-month period. That figure jumps to a 50 per cent chance for O...

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1 week ago Smoke from swirling wildfires envelopes Edmonton area, triggering alerts

While the Environment Canada weather forecast for Monday includes an afternoon risk of showers with a high of 26 C and a thunderstorm later in the day, local smoke is expected to hang around into the night

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2 w. ago Les feux de forêt de 2023 ont aggravé la pollution de l’air au Canada

Ils ont exposé la moitié du pays à des concentrations de pollution supérieures à la norme nationale, indique un rapport.

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2 w. ago Heat warnings span Alberta, parts of Saskatchewan with daytime highs above 30 C

With temperatures expected to stay in the 30 C range through the weekend, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Culture

2 w. ago Lytton records hottest temperature in Canada this year as B.C. bakes

Environment Canada figures show the mercury hit 41.3 C on Monday in the Fraser Canyon community, marking the hottest temperature of 2025 in Canada.

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2 w. ago ‘Prolonged heat event’ forecast for much of Alberta: Environment Canada

After an unusually wet summer across much of southern Alberta, Environment Canada is forecasting a "prolonged heat event" for most of the province heading for the next week.

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3 w. ago Hurricane Erin won’t touch down in Atlantic Canada but could be an issue for wildfires

Environment Canada said Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula.

Events

3 w. ago Highway 1 closed eastbound after damaging storm hits Brooks area

According to Environment Canada, "a fast-moving supercell tracked across southern Alberta bringing significant, damaging wind gusts and loonie to golf ball sized hail."

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3 w. ago Le risque de feux de forêt persistera jusqu’à la fin de l’été au Canada

On anticipe des températures saisonnières supérieures à la moyenne dans la majeure partie du pays.

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4 w. ago Unusual system brings heavy rain to parts of B.C., warning in effect

Environment Canada says some areas will see about 50 millimetres of rain, while others could see more than 80 millimetres, especially over higher terrain.

Culture