6 h. ago Alectra urges customers to stay cool and conserve energy as prolonged heatwave continues across Southern Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With a multi-day stretch of extreme heat and humidity continuing across Southern Ontario, Alectra Utilities is encouraging residents to prioritize their health and safety while taking steps to reduce electricity consumption. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning with daytime highs of 31 to 35 C and […]

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19 h. ago What you need to know to understand air quality warnings in Canada

The Air Quality Health Index helps people understand the current air quality; the bigger the number, the higher the risk to your health

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30 h. ago ’Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms. The weather agency said air quality was poor across swaths of Ontario and Quebec as […]

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33 h. ago Canadians face air quality, heat warnings as some stuck indoors from both

Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires.

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50 h. ago Bad actors are trying to get their hands on Canada tech to build weapons, FINTRAC warns

Anti-money laundering agency tells businesses to be on the lookout for suspicious transactions, including use of cryptocurrencies

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50 h. ago Bad actors are trying to get their hands on Canada’s tech to build weapons, FINTRAC warns

Anti-money laundering agency tells businesses to be on the lookout for suspicious transactions, including use of cryptocurrencies

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54 h. ago First the heat, now wildfire smoke: London under dual warnings

London is under dual warnings from Environment Canada as a stretch of extreme heat and deteriorating air quality grips southern Ontario

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56 h. ago Air quality alerts issued for much of Central Canada, Manitoba amid wildfire smoke

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada and Manitoba are under special air quality statements or warnings today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says swaths of Ontario and Quebec will have poor air quality and reduced visibility as westerly winds bring in smoke from forest fires into the area. […]

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3 d. ago Environment Canada warns of heat and thunderstorms in southern Ontario

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued heat warnings and thunderstorm watches for parts of the province, as well as a thunderstorm warning for Stirling, Tweed and Madoc. 

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3 d. ago Weather: Severe thunderstorm watch ends, heat wave continues

Environment Canada had warned that thunderstorms could become severe Sunday as a regional heat wave continues.  “The main threat for hazardous thunderstorms will be this afternoon into early this evening,” the agency warned on social media at about 10:30 a.m. “Wind gusts up to 100 km/h, heavy downpours, Hail up to toonie size,” are among […]

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1 week ago Heat warning for southern Ontario expected to end tonight: Environment Canada

TORONTO — It’s another scorcher across southern Ontario today with temperatures expected to climb to the mid 30s and the humidex making it feel like 40 C. Environment Canada issued a heat warning Friday afternoon for areas between Windsor and Peterborough, saying daytime highs between 31 and 33 C were expected on Saturday and Sunday. […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Another boa constrictor goes missing in Vancouver Island, prompting warning about exotic pets

Bizarrely, it's the second search for a boa constrictor on Vancouver Island in the past month

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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.

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3 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 […]

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4 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.

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