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• European airlines cancel hundreds of flights as snow chaos worsens

  Authorities in the Netherlands told people to plan to stay at home if at all possible on Wednesday, with a fresh blizzard expected to arrive overnight.

  World

  Jan 6
• Fog, snow squalls and freezing rain: Winter weather warnings in place across Canada

  Environment Canada issued a number of yellow weather warnings on Friday, ranging from dense fog in British Columbia to lake-effect snow in parts of Ontario. 

  Canada

  Jan 2
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• Freezing rain, blowing snow expected to slam much of Eastern Canada

  The nasty side of Old Man Winter continues as freezing rain, blowing snow and strong winds are expected to slam areas in Eastern Canada, from Ontario to Newfoundland and Labrador.

  Weather

  Dec 29, 2025
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• Ontario, Quebec and Maritimes under numerous winter warnings

  Snow, freezing rain and high winds are expected in various parts of Canada, with multiple warnings and special weather statements in effect across the country.

  Weather

  Dec 28, 2025
• U.S. holiday travel at risk as winter storm threatens blizzards and ice

  Snowfall totals were expected to exceed a foot across parts of the upper Great Lakes, with up to two feet (61 centimetres) possible along the south shore of Lake Superior.

  U.S. News

  Dec 28, 2025
• From freezing rain to -50: Canada braces for severe winter weather

  Freezing rain is set to hit parts of Ontario and Quebec as a powerful winter system brings blizzards, blowing snow and extreme cold to much of Canada.

  Weather

  Dec 27, 2025
• Severe atmospheric river storm causes flooding, mudslides in Southern California

  Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years, increasing the risk of debris flows in areas scorched by wildfires in January.

  U.S. News

  Dec 25, 2025
• Home for the holidays? How travel conditions look ahead of Christmas

  After parts of Alberta were pummelled by a dump of snow, high winds and blizzard-like conditions, Saskatchewan and Manitoba were hit by the storm on Thursday.

  Weather

  Dec 18, 2025
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• Nasty winter storm blasts Prairie provinces with heavy snow, fierce winds

  It's shaping up to be a nasty blast of winter across the Prairies today with snowstorms and blizzards set to dump up to 30 centimetres in some areas.

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  Dec 17, 2025
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• Winter storms, rain and snow walloping Canada. Here’s where you’ll see it

  Winter hasn't officially arrived yet, but heavy snow, rainfall and winter storm warnings are in effect across Canada with up to 40 cm of snow possible in some eastern regions.

  Weather

  Dec 14, 2025
• Cold warnings across the Prairies forecast wind-chill temperatures near -45 C

  Cold warnings blanket the Prairies as wind chills hit -40 C, dipping to -45 C in northern Sask. Frostbite risk is high; up to 25 cm of snow expected.

  Weather

  Dec 13, 2025
• Environment Canada releases winter outlook. Time to get the snow pants out?

  Over the next three months, Canadians are likely to see above average temperatures across the eastern Arctic, around Hudson Bay, across Northern Quebec and Labrador.

  Weather

  Dec 11, 2025
• Hazardous snow squall warnings blanket southern Ontario

  Environment Canada has issued winter storm and snow squall warnings for southern Ontario. The heaviest snowfall is Thursday night and will continue until the end of the week.

  Weather

  Nov 27, 2025
• Canada launches new alert system to protect people in extreme weather

  Environment and Climate Change Canada will now be using a colour-coded system to make it easier to understand the severity of extreme weather.

  Weather

  Nov 26, 2025
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• Polar vortex set to bring ‘harsh early start to winter’ across Canada

  A polar vortex — a large area of low pressure — is heading south from the Arctic, bringing with it cold weather across many parts of Canada.

  Weather

  Nov 24, 2025
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• Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures more than 400 others

  A tornado in Brazil’s southern state of Paraná killed six people, injured over 400, and destroyed dozens of homes, prompting an emergency declaration.

  World

  Nov 8, 2025
• Hurricane Melissa leaves more than 45 dead as rescue efforts ramp up

  Jamaica's military has called on reserve personnel to report for duty to help with relief and rescue operations.

  Trending

  Oct 31, 2025
• At least 2 dozen dead as Hurricane Melissa hurtles through Cuba, Haiti

  Experts say Melissa, now a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to bring dangerous winds, flooding and storm surges to the Bahamas on Thursday, followed by Bermuda.

  Trending

  Oct 30, 2025
• Hurricane Melissa: Ottawa says no Canadians reported dead, offers aid

  Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, said Canada is 'very closely' monitoring the situation and is ready to help with any local requests for assistance.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2025
• Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica wakes up to destruction as storm pummels Cuba

  Footage released by Jamaica police captured scenes of destruction after the Category 5 storm barrelled across the island.

  Trending

  Oct 29, 2025
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• Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as powerful Category 5 storm

  The storm barrelled ashore on the south side of the island, bringing with it catastrophic wind and rain.

  Weather

  Oct 28, 2025
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• Inside Hurricane Melissa’s eye: Jaw-dropping video shows storm’s eerie centre

  The video, released by the air force, shows Hurricane Melissa's looming walls encircling its compacted eye.

  Trending

  Oct 28, 2025
• Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, barrels toward Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba

  The U.S. National Hurricane Center is urging people in Jamaica to seek shelter, as destructive hurricane conditions are expected to begin Monday night or early Tuesday.

  Weather

  Oct 27, 2025
• When a hurricane threatens, these tips can help you prepare

  HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for anyone near the potential path of a storm, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days or weeks and otherwise upend people's lives.

  Health

  Oct 27, 2025