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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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 7.2 magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s northern coast

  The quake — off the eastern coast of the Iwate prefecture — had a magnitude of 7.2, upgraded from an initial reading of 6.9, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

  World

  Jun 25
• A soggy June could mean mosquitoes ‘plaguing’ many Canadians, experts say

  Experts say that the elevated flooding and rainfall can trigger a more intense mosquito season that is anticipated to last longer than previous years.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Emergency alerts across Edmonton area as rainfall pushes stormwater systems to capacity

  So far this June, Edmonton has recorded 189 mm of rain — the most in more than 60 years — and more rain is expected before the end of the month.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Regina hailstorm sees $80M in damages and over 10K insurance claims

  More than 10,000 claims have been filed after Regina's June hailstorm, the latest in a string of costly severe weather events across Western Canada.

  Consumer

  Jun 19
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• Cervical cancer death risk drops near zero for young women after HPV shot

  If not immunized, it is estimated that 75 per cent of sexually active Canadians will have an HPV infection at some time in their lives.

  Trending

  Jun 18
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• 30% of Canadians say they were hit by extreme weather in last year: poll

  30 per cent of respondents said they were personally affected by extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, fires and tornadoes over the last 12 months.

  Weather

  Jun 17
• Home insurance costs soared 45% in 6 years due to extreme weather: StatCan

  Vehicle insurance premiums also rose 23.9 per cent due to extreme weather claims, according to Statistics Canada in newly released data.

  Weather

  Jun 16
• Tornado leaves trail of ‘severe damage’ after hitting southeast Saskatchewan

  A tornado has been confirmed near Oxbow on Tuesday after severe thunderstorms swept across southeastern Saskatchewan, bringing large hail, heavy rain and damaging winds.

  Weather

  Jun 10
• Tanmaxxing: Why tanning is making a comeback despite the health risks

  Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'

  Health

  Jun 8
• No relief: Environment Canada predicts hot, humid summer across country

  After a particularly cold and snowy winter across much of Canada, summer is bringing the heat.

  Weather

  Jun 5
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• A ‘strong’ geomagnetic storm means auroras about to light up Canada’s skies

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) northern lights forecast signals 'strong' geomagnetic storms today and overnight tomorrow.

  Canada

  Jun 4
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• B.C. will face the ‘highest and most sustained’ 2026 wildfire risk

  The outlook comes after years of intense wildfires with the 2025 wildfire season being Canada’s second-worst on record, with nearly 90,000 kilometres consumed as of September 2025.

  Canada

  May 28
• Intense European heat wave scorches as multiple countries report deaths

  Experts say unprecedented and deadly weather extremes that sometimes strike at abnormal times and in unusual places are putting more people in danger.

  World

  May 26
• 4 ways the ‘super El Niño’ will impact you — beyond how hot it feels

  In January 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasted that 2026 'will likely be among the hottest years on record.'

  Canada

  May 25