‘Shocking’: Anxiety grows as southern Quebec sees boom in mining claims
There were 112,477 mining claims approved in 2023, according to Quebec's Natural Resources Department, up from 72,631 the year before.
Canada
Feb 5
Despite lack of snow, Grouse Mountain and Whistler Blackcomb say they’re faring well
In an emailed statement, Grouse Mountain Resort said it's fortunate to have a "diversified business" and employees who are skilled in multiple areas.
Weather
Jan 4
Could regular skiing in southwestern B.C. be a thing of the past by 2050?
"By 2085, if we continue with climate change, you won't be able to ski on a reliable basis at Whistler," said UBC's Michael Pidwirny.
Weather
Jan 5
Planning a ski trip? Fewer runs open amid mild weather across Canada
Ski resorts are facing challenging conditions amid warmer weather across Canada. Blue Mountain in Ontario as of Wednesday had a dismal one out of 11 runs open.
Canada
Dec 27, 2023
Policy gaps contributed to deadly gondola crash at Quebec’s Tremblant ski resort
A labour inspector concluded that incomplete procedures governing how construction equipment was to be moved on the property contributed to the deadly incident.
Canada
Sep 15, 2023
How hot is it? Montreal has just broken a 40-year-old daily record
Environment Canada says temperatures hit a 40-year high of 31.9 C at the Montreal airport on Wednesday. The old record was set in 1983.
Weather
Sep 7, 2023
One month after fatal crash, gondola reopens at Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant resort
Quebec provincial police confirmed the probe into the deadly incident is ongoing, and investigators are still meeting with witnesses.
Canada
Aug 15, 2023
Quebec gondola crash: Dead man from Ontario identified, woman remains critical
Quebec provincial police said the incident happened just before noon on Sunday, when heavy construction equipment struck the moving gondola, ejecting two passengers.
Canada
Jul 17, 2023
Fatal Sunday on Quebec water: 2 drown in separate incidents and 1 person missing
A man in his 50s and a 91-year-old woman drowned in separate incidents on Sunday, and authorities are searching for a man in his 30s who disappeared after jumping into a river.
Canada
Jul 30, 2023
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after gondola struck at Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant resort
Authorities say the incident happened after heavy construction equipment struck the moving gondola. The force of the impact ejected the two occupants out.
Canada
Jul 16, 2023
Quebec gondola crash: Ontario victim identified as Canadian soldier, probe continues
Since the tragic incident, questions have swirled regarding how and why the heavy machinery was operating in close proximity to a moving gondola.
Canada
Jul 18, 2023
FIS removes tentative men’s downhill races at Lake Louise from calendar
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has removed a tentative men's downhill at Lake Louise, Alta., from next season's calendar.
Canada
Jul 14, 2023
Special weather statement: Heat warnings issued for much of Quebec
Wednesday will be a very hot and humid day with Humidex values expected to reach up to 40. The heat will persist on Thursday with similar sweltering temperatures.
Weather
Jul 4, 2023
Rising number of wildfires trigger poor air quality warnings in Ontario, Quebec
The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reported 465 active fires burning across the country, including 240 that are out of control.
Canada
Jun 25, 2023
Montreal air quality ranks worst in the world as officials urge people to stay indoors
Officials say the risk is highest for people with lung or heart disease, the elderly, children, pregnant people and those who work outdoors.
Canada
Jun 25, 2023
David Johnston says he will resign as foreign interference rapporteur
Johnston has faced weeks of scrutiny over what the opposition parties called a conflict of interest due to his ties to Trudeau's family and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.
Politics
Jun 9, 2023
Spring flooding hits part of Quebec as authorities keep eye on rivers, lakes
Authorities also continued to monitor parts of Montreal's West Island, especially in communities along the Rivière des Prairies that were hard hit by past spring floods.
Canada
Apr 18, 2023
Canadians still feeling effects from winter storm amid delayed flights, power outages
A severe winter storm left much of Canada battered on Christmas weekend with people still feeling the impacts of power outages, flight cancellations, and stranded luggage.
Weather
Dec 27, 2022
Alpine Canada says Lake Louise still possible site for future men’s downhills
Alpine Canada wants to keep a men's speed event in Western Canada on its traditional final weekend in November.
Sports
Dec 4, 2022
Goggia resumes winning ways in Lake Louise, takes season’s 1st women’s downhill
The Italian ski racer's win in the season-opening women's World Cup downhill was her fourth-straight victory at the Banff National Park resort.
Canada
Dec 2, 2022