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• France says it saw 5,700 more deaths than usual in record June heat wave

  Public Health France said the excess mortality, with 36% more deaths that would normally have been expected, was the highest from any heat wave since 2003.

  World

  Jul 22
• How do wildfires create lightning, pyro tornadoes and thunderstorms?

  The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre states that there are 919 active wildfires in Canada, with 3,891 total year-to-date wildfires. 

  Weather

  Jul 20
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• Hoekstra says Trump serious about tariff threat over wildfire smoke

  The U.S. ambassador says frustration is growing south of the border over Canadian wildfire smoke.

  Politics

  Jul 17
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• Trump says he’ll be ‘holding Canada responsible’ for wildfire smoke

  U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to hold Canada accountable for wildfire smoke blowing across the border, vowing the cost will be added to the American tariffs. 

  Canada

  Jul 17
• How Canada helped in past U.S. wildfires as Ford says some are ‘chirping’

  As wildfires continue to burn across Canada, American politicians have been vocal about their displeasure surrounding smoke that has made its way to American skies.

  Canada

  Jul 17
• June storms result in more than $1.1B in damages across Canada

  June storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, along with flooding in the Montreal area, caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.

  Environment

  Jul 17
• Wildfire smoke transforms skies as air quality plummets across Canada

  During such conditions, everyone’s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status, Environment Canada said in its alert on Wednesday.

  Environment

  Jul 15
• What to do if you lose power or air conditioning in a heat wave blackout

  A Feb. 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) report states that "prolonged periods of extreme heat events can strain the power grid."

  Canada

  Jul 14
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• Much of Canada reels under extreme heat warning as temperatures soar

  Heat warnings were issued for most of Ontario, along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, Environment Canada said.

  Environment

  Jul 14
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• Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records

  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jul 13
• Heat wave fuels record-tying 10 tornadoes in Saskatchewan

  Ten tornadoes tied Saskatchewan's one-day record Friday as extreme heat fuelled severe storms, with Environment Canada warning more tornadoes are possible.

  Weather

  Jul 11
• Heat wave could push humidex to 45 in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

  A prolonged heat wave is set to push temperatures into the mid-30s across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke lingers in northern regions.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• Canadians over 65 more worried about climate change than youth, StatCan says

  The Canadian Social Survey is a quarterly national survey that collects information on a variety of social topics. For the first time, it included questions around climate change.

  Environment

  Jul 8
• Can ‘heat hangover’ impact Canadians following last week’s hot weather?

  Millions of Canadians were under yellow and orange alerts for heat with advisories last week listed across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.

  Health

  Jul 7
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• Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces

  As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.

  Weather

  Jul 1
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• What Canada’s colour-coded heat warnings mean as temperatures soar

  An extreme heat event is identified when daily temperatures reach heat warning thresholds for two or more days in a row with no relief overnight.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• Renting in a heat wave? What landlords owe tenants in extreme temperatures

  Environment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts. Cities across Canada are now seeing tenants mobilize for greater rights during heat waves.

  Weather

  Jun 30
• The 1st heat wave of 2026 is here. These are the best ways to keep cool

  Various parts of Canada are currently trapped in a heat dome that is spiking seasonal temperatures above average that is set to last throughout the week.

  Weather

  Jun 29
• Heat waves are dangerous for pets. Here’s how you could keep them cool

  Environment Canada on Monday issued heat alerts for parts of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Here's how you can keep your pets cool.

  Weather

  Jun 29
• A heat wave is set to scorch much of Canada. Take it seriously, experts say

  According to Environment Canada, there are currently yellow alerts for heat classified under every Canadian province and territory except Quebec and B.C.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• Wildfire forces evacuation of remote Northwest Territories village

  The Northwest Territories government's website says the Dehcho fire is roughly seven kilometres west of the Fort Simpson Airport and remains out of control.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• Flooding concerns, tornado threats sweep across Canadian Prairies

  Flooding concerns are mounting in Alberta as Edmonton nears a June rainfall record, while tornado watches and severe storms threaten parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jun 27
• Manitoba wildfire forces mandatory evacuation of Lynn Lake

  A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Lynn Lake as a rapidly advancing wildfire threatens the community. Residents and visitors have been told to leave immediately.

  Weather

  Jun 27
• An ‘Omega block’ is behind Europe’s heat wave — can it happen in Canada?

  The heat wave has pushed temperatures as much as 18 degrees Celsius above their seasonal average, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.

  Weather

  Jun 26