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• Toronto is vulnerable to climate-fuelled floods. What will make it more resilient?

  Toronto city councillors are set to discuss how to make the metropolis more resilient to climate-fuelled floods.

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  21 mins
• What to know about insurance claims after Ontario’s flash flooding

  As people in Ontario survey the damage done by intense flash flooding on Tuesday, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says residents need to figure out what their policies cover.

  Environment

  Jul 17
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• Video shows man rescued after major flooding in London, Ont.

  A spokesperson with the city said the chance of a rainfall event of this magnitude in London, Ont., is less than one per cent annually.

  Canada

  Jul 15
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• Toronto students, teachers seek relief from hot classrooms amid heat wave

  When temperatures soar – as they have this week while much of Ontario experiences a heat wave – the class gets stuffy, the students get sweaty and learning can be difficult. 

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  Jun 20
• Summer 2024 weather: What to expect this season in Ontario

  Summer officially begins Thursday. Here is a look at what you can expect weather-wise this season in Ontario.

  Weather

  Jun 20
• Intense Ontario heat heaps pressure on electrical grid, approaching 10-year high

  Speaking on Wednesday, as temperatures range between 30 C and 35 C, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce promised Ontario's electrical grid is ready for the strain.

  Weather

  Jun 19
• Ontario crews out in ‘full force’ after thousands lose power following storms

  On Thursday, several tornado warnings were issued in Ontario due to severe thunderstorms. The aftermath has led to power outages throughout the province.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Ontario is now Canada’s tornado hot spot — and the season is getting longer

  Data released last month from the Northern Tornadoes Project shows that between 1991 and 2020, Ontario had the most tornadoes per year, surpassing Saskatchewan.

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  Jun 12
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• Severe thunderstorm alerts issued as weather tracks east toward Toronto

  Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a good portion of Southern Ontario on Wednesday, warning that the area could see 100 km/h wind gusts.

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  Jun 5
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• Tornadoes possible, ‘torrential downpours’ expected in eastern Ontario

  The severe weather is expected through the Kingston area north to Ottawa, stretching from the Renfrew area to Cornwall, on Monday afternoon.

  Weather

  May 27
• Ontario photographer chasing northern lights captures stunning images

  Over the weekend, people throughout Canada saw a beautiful array of colours across the night sky, with a stunning display of an aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights.

  Canada

  May 13
• Northern lights could appear across Canada as ‘severe’ geomagnetic storm nears

  Clear skies in your area could mean a spectacular display of northern lights, thanks to a severe geomagnetic storm expected to hit Earth.

  Weather

  May 10
• Rainiest April on record for Toronto, other cities. What will May be like in Ontario?

  Toronto had the rainiest April on record beating the previous record set 32 years ago in 1992, according to Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell.

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  May 2
• Big warm-up to follow blast of cold air in southern Ontario

  Some of the coldest temperatures since last month are expected in southern Ontario, but it won't last with a big warm-up on the way. 

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  Apr 24
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• High winds leave thousands without electricity across Ontario

  Hydro One says thousands of Ontario residents were without power Saturday as high winds blew across much of the province.

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  Apr 13
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• Total solar eclipse: Canadians soak up once-in-a-lifetime spectacle

  Canadians from Ontario to Atlantic Canada witnessed the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The experience was described by many as 'moving.'

  Canada

  Apr 8
• Total solar eclipse: How to watch if you can’t see it in person

  Global News will be livestreaming Monday's total solar eclipse for Canadians who won't be able to watch it in person.

  Canada

  Apr 7
• Total solar eclipse: Will clouds dampen the rare celestial event?

  What does the Monday forecast look like as millions get ready to watch the rare total solar eclipse? Here is what you need to know.

  Canada

  Apr 6
• Spring storm: tens of thousands remain without power in Quebec, Ontario

  About 50,000 Hydro-Québec customers are still without power after a major spring storm. In Ontario, there are still more than 10,000 homes and businesses without electricity.

  Canada

  Apr 5
• Early spring storm brings heavy rain, high winds and snow to parts of Ontario

  A spring storm pelted swaths of Ontario with heavy rain and high winds on Wednesday, knocking out power to thousands of people.

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  Apr 3
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• Short season on Ontario southern ice road makes First Nation life unpredictable

  This winter marked the shortest ice road season anyone can remember on Temagami First Nation, with just 11 days when the road connecting the island to the mainland was open.

  Canada

  Mar 24
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• High winds and icy conditions leave many without power in Ontario and Quebec

  About 187,000 customers in Quebec and more than 22,000 in central and eastern Ontario were without power Thursday morning.

  Weather

  Feb 29
• Flash freeze to take over much of Ontario weather, some regions to get significant snow

  As Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly, Environment Canada is warning that a flash freeze warning is in effect for a large section of Ontario on Thursday.

  Weather

  Feb 28
• ‘Weather whiplash’: Arctic blast to follow warm temps, possible thunderstorms in southern Ontario

  Southern Ontario residents are set to experience a "weather whiplash" this week, with an Arctic blast set to follow possible thunderstorms and double-digit high temperatures.

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  Feb 26