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• Arctic will likely see summer free of ice by 2030, research says

  That would mean that by the end of the melt season in September, the Arctic would have less than one million square kilometres of sea ice, even under low emissions.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Canada could hit ‘record levels’ of area burnt by wildfires this year

  New modelling shows that the risks of wildfires is set to increase in June and remain 'unusually high' throughout the summer in Canada, natural resources minister said.

  Canada

  Jun 5
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• Nova Scotia wildfires: What role is climate change playing?

  Fast-moving blazes across Canada’s East Coast – as seen in Nova Scotia – signal how climate change is increasing the risks of wildfires in the country, experts say.

  Canada

  May 31
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• The upcoming Canadian hurricane season is very much up in the air. Here’s why

  Meteorologists are predicting an average hurricane season in 2023, but Atlantic water temperatures and the El Niño weather phenomenon are leading to uncertainty.

  Weather

  May 25
• A lot of snow is forecast to hit parts of Nova Scotia – in May

  Environment Canada has issued a springtime snowfall warning over the Cape Breton Highlands, where as much as 30 centimetres of snow is possible.

  Weather

  May 9
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  How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for B.C.’s ancient forests

  Some communities in Canada are embracing a 'nature economy.' It's the idea of protecting nature as a way of generating economic development.

  Environment

  Apr 20
• Man dies from fallen branch as ice storm wreaks havoc on Quebec, Ontario

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in Montreal alongside Mayor Valérie Plante, said it is important for people to stay safe and 'pull together.'

  Weather

  Apr 6
• ‘Icy, slippery and hazardous’: Freezing rain warnings issued in N.S. and N.B.

  Environment Canada has issued freezing rain warnings for much of Nova Scotia and southwestern New Brunswick starting in many areas Wednesday night and into early Thursday morning.

  Weather

  Apr 5
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• Fiona and Ian retired as Atlantic hurricane names due to ‘death and destruction’ caused

  The WMO said Fiona produced over $3 billion USD in damage across the Caribbean and Canada and was responsible for 29 direct and indirect fatalities.

  Weather

  Mar 29
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• Nova Scotia, New Brunswick forecast to get hit by mid-week snowstorm

  Beginning Tuesday afternoon, a winter storm will spread across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, bringing about 20 centimetres of snowfall and strong winds.

  Weather

  Mar 13
• La Niña’s kept things cooler this winter. But what happens when that cooling effect vanishes?

  La Niña, a weather pattern associated with cooling, is weakening. Climate experts are predicting a blast of heat this year and even more so in 2024, fueling global warming.

  Weather

  Mar 9
• Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for southwest Nova Scotia

  Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for southwest Nova Scotia Saturday. Ten to 20 centimetres is expected, with amounts reaching near 30 along parts of the coast.

  Weather

  Mar 4
• N.S. is on track for below average snow season despite 30 cm overnight snowfall

  An Environment Canada meteorologist says Nova Scotia is on track for a total snowfall this year that is well below average, despite the 30 centimetres of snow overnight.

  Weather

  Mar 3
• Public schools closed, buses off the roads as winter storm strikes Halifax

  Halifax Regional Centre for Education has closed schools on Friday as the municipality was said to have received as much as 30 centimetres of snow.

  Weather

  Mar 2
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• ‘Hazardous’ winter storm coming to parts of N.S., heavy snow in N.B.

  Nova Scotia and some parts of New Brunswick are forecasted to see heavy snowfall this week. Snowfall warnings and special weather statements have been issued.

  Weather

  Mar 1
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• Environment Canada issues snowfall, extreme cold warnings for two Atlantic provinces

  Much of southwestern Nova Scotia is under a snowfall warning, with Environment Canada predicting up to 20 cm of snow in Yarmouth and Shelburne counties.

  Weather

  Feb 26
• Snowfall closes Halifax schools, prompts police to warn of slippery driving

  All schools in the Halifax area are closed on Friday after snowfall began early in the morning, while police warn drivers of road safety.

  Canada

  Feb 24
• Freezing rain warning for most of N.S., may have ‘significant impact’ on traffic Friday

  The warning is province-wide, excluding northern Cape Breton and southwestern areas of mainland Nova Scotia.

  Weather

  Feb 16
• N.S. under snowfall warning, Valentine’s Day commute could be one not to love

  The metro Halifax area is expected to receive 15 to 25 cm of snow. Environment Canada says poor visibility may be an issue during the Tuesday morning commute.

  Weather

  Feb 13
• Winter storm warnings cover parts of Atlantic Canada for Monday and Tuesday

  Parts of the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, including Halifax Metro, could see up to 15 centimetres of snow or more starting Monday.

  Weather

  Feb 12
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• ‘Still in a little shock’: Burst pipes from extreme cold causing big headaches in N.S.

  The freezing cold temperatures can wreak havoc on pipes, especially copper pipes which are less adaptable than polyethylene and can burst when they freeze and expand. 

  Weather

  Feb 6
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• N.S. and N.B. shatter temperature records, crews respond to fires and broken water pipes

  Yarmouth, N.S., shattered its 138-year record of -18.9 C set on Feb. 4, 1885, with the temperature dipping to -21.8 C on Saturday.

  Weather

  Feb 5
• Residents wowed by sea smoke sites as Halifax breaks wind chill record with -43°C

  Sea smoke formed across the Halifax Harbour early Saturday morning as the cold air mixed with warmer air right above the water.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• Thousands of N.S. customers out of power amid strong winds, cold snap

  According to Environment Canada, coldest wind chills could reach -43 degrees Celsius, while maximum wind gusts are forecasted to reach between 70 and 80 kilometres per hour. 

  Canada

  Feb 4