Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Canada
Apr 22
Book about Fort McMurray wildfire shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize
John Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Canada
Mar 20
Northeastern Alberta wildfire near Saprae Creek now being held, evacuation alert dropped
A wildfire that broke out Sunday near the northeastern Alberta hamlet of Saprae Creek is now being held, and an evacuation alert that was issued Sunday has been dropped.
Fire
Apr 23
Wildfire prompts evacuation alert for Saprae Creek Estates in northeastern Alberta
The Regional Municipality Of Wood Buffalo issued a wildfire evacuation alert Sunday afternoon for Saprae Creek Estates due to the potential of a nearby wildfire spreading.
Environment
Apr 21
Trans Mountain pipeline project gives hope to those working, living in Fort McMurray
With the official opening of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion just days away, those who live and work in Fort McMurray hope their fortunes are headed for an upswing.
Economy
Apr 29
Alberta First Nations hope for new chapter as Trans Mountain pipeline enables record oil output
The $34 billion pipeline project from Alberta to the B.C. coast promises improved access to export markets for oilsands producers.
Features
Apr 30
Canadian renewable energy operators urged to invest now to protect infrastructure from climate risk
Wind and solar operators in Canada are being urged to reduce the likelihood of future catastrophic grid outages by making their infrastructure more resilient to climate change.
Environment
Apr 10
Wildfire smoke means Canada’s air quality worse than U.S., according to report
Canada's air pollution levels last year were worse than those in the United States for the first time since an air-quality firm started publishing its assessments in 2018.
Health
Mar 19
Alberta mother searches for son in Dawson Creek, B.C., as gang-related violence spikes
The mother of an Alberta man who went missing in Dawson Creek, B.C., has joined the search for missing her son. Two women are also missing as gang activity surges in the community.
Crime
Mar 16
The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau
2023 ranks among the top five worst years on record in insured damage from extreme weather events, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) said, but it wasn't the worst.
Environment
Jan 8
Higher minimum wage, deficits, pipeline among Notley’s legacy as Alberta premier
One of Rachel Notley’s prized possessions from her time as Alberta premier sits on her bedroom dresser: a framed picture of hell freezing over.
Politics
Jan 16
2023 among worst years for insured weather damage. How much did it cost?
Last year ranks among the top five worst years on record in insured damage from extreme weather events, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.
Canada
Jan 8
Canada ‘very vulnerable’ to wildfire damage amid record year. How to protect your home
A new report published on Monday aims to provide practical advice for homeowners and communities to reduce their risk wildfire damage.
Canada
Dec 18, 2023
Wildfires, floods and smoke: Canada’s top 2023 weather stories
Environment Canada unveiled its top weather stories for 2023. The presenting climatologist said human caused-climate was partially to blame and said more extreme weather will come.
Weather
Dec 20, 2023
In Halifax, a call to promote old-growth forests as a guard against future wildfires
After a historic wildfire season across Canada, experts are turning their eyes to Nova Scotia as a harbinger of the growing risk facing cities on the forest's edge.
Canada
Dec 11, 2023
Wildfires in Alberta could burn all winter: official
Wildfire season is wrapping up but some fires are expected to continue to burn. It could be many more months before all fires are fully extinguished.
Canada
Oct 9, 2023
$720 million in insured damage caused by Okanagan and Shuswap wildfires
Devastating wildfires in the Okanagan and Shuswap areas resulted in $720 million in insured losses, according to estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc.
Fire
Oct 3, 2023
Poor air quality reported across Alberta as wildfire smoke lingers
As of Monday morning, special air quality statements had been issued all over the province by Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Weather
Sep 4, 2023
Northwest Territories extends state of emergency, lawmakers visit wildfire evacuation centre in Edmonton
A state of emergency in the Northwest Territories has been extended until Sept. 11 and its premier says she understands the frustration of those forced from their homes.
Fire
Aug 30, 2023
Climate change could make insurance more expensive: experts
A group representing Canada's insurance industry says the ferocity and frequency of weather events means premiums could rise by as much as 50 per cent.
Canada
Aug 24, 2023
