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Beginning Tuesday, Environment and Climate Change Canada will begin using a new system that moves away from its traditional zone system for extreme warm weather warnings. The move will make sure only those who need the warnings get them, reducing alert fatigue for so-called “blue sky warnings.” Matthew Bingley reports.

Wildfire smoke from western Canada and the US blows in to Calgary, prompting Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue an air quality alert.

Many Canadians are in for a sweltering day on Tuesday, with Environment Canada issuing extreme heat warnings for multiple provinces. Heat warnings now cover most of Ontario along with parts of Quebec, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories, meaning millions of Canadians are going to be impacted as the temperatures soar. Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony...

At least two tornadoes have been reported in Saskatchewan after a “broad area” of thunderstorms moved through the part of the province. Environment Canada confirmed to Global News on Friday that the first was reported just north of Kindersley, Sask., near the community of Coleville and the second near Denzil.

You’ve may have seen one floating over Saskatoon this summer. A weather balloon climbing high into the sky. It’s all part of an Environment Canada initiative called the ‘Upper Air Program.’

Most of the Maritimes can expect the long weekend to be a wet one. Environment Canada is warning of a heavy rainfall system moving in tonight with the potential to increase the risk of localized flooding. David Murdock reports.

You’ve may have seen one floating over Saskatoon this summer. A weather balloon climbing high into the sky. It’s all part of an Environment Canada initiative – and the information collected from high above could help forecasters spot severe weather before it reaches the ground.

Beginning this week, Environment and Climate Change Canada is launching more targeted severe weather warnings across the country. Warning Preparedness Meteorologist for Environment Canada Giselle Dookhie joins our Ross Hull in-studio with more.

Environmental groups are mobilizing ahead of the federal government’s decision on whether a new West Coast pipeline should be designated as a project of national interest. Heidi Petracek explains what Prime Minister Mark Carney is committing to proactively protect oceans, and why critics call it “a lot of bluster.”

Day two of the B.C. Summer Games in Kelowna, and despite warnings from Environment Canada about the health effects of wildfire smoke, organizers have decided to go ahead with outdoor competition. Cohan Sassaman reports.

Environmental groups are blasting the Liberal government’s sweeping economic bill, warning the new “Building Canada Strong” act erodes protections to speed up approvals for major projects. The federal government has said the bill won’t compromise environmental assessments, but as Heidi Petracek explains, concerned advocates say what’s in the bill tells a different story.

Environment Canada has issued a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Nova Scotia, with concerns raised about localized flash flooding. As Angela Capobianco reports, this comes three years after flash floods took the lives of four people.

In the calm after severe storms across Manitoba Tuesday, Environment Canada’s weather radar and notification systems are under scrutiny. A group of the country’s top weather experts say the dismantling of a severe weather research group, just before storm season began, has compromised the effectiveness of weather detection equipment and even puts lives at risk....

Not everyone in Canada supports the Pacific Link pipeline project to the West Coast or the speed it’s progressing. Prime Minister Mark Carney says there will be consultations with stakeholders over the next year before construction can start. But as Erik Bay explains, groups are taking issue with how Ottawa is going about the talks.

Pacific Link is the first project to receive the national interest designation under the ‘Building Canada Act,’ with Prime Minister Mark Carney making the announcement in Fort McMurray Thursday. Despite the announcement’s fanfare, there are still major concerns surrounding the fast-tracking of the project. Sarah MacDonald reports on the delicate balance between economic and environmental...

That smoky smell wafted back into Winnipeg this week due to wildfires in northern Ontario. Environment Canada advising residents to stay indoors and keep windows shut because as Toni De Guzman reports. there can be significant health risks when breathing it in.

A heat warning has been issued by Environment Canada for B.C.’s southern interior. Daytime temperatures expected to be in the mid- 30’s for parts of the Okanagan, Shuswap, South Thompson and Fraser Canyon. An air quality warning is also in effect as the region continue to deal with wildfire smoke. Dr. Michael Brauer, UBC professor...

British police have arrested five men near an Air Force base over alleged terrorism offenses but have not confirmed any link between the arrests and the base. Three members of a family and a pilot were killed as a helicopter crashed in a field and burst into flames in Quebec on Saturday. Environmental groups are...

Smoke from wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario blanketed Toronto and other parts of southern Ontario, reducing visibility and prompting air quality warnings this week.  Environment Canada warned that heavy smoke poses health risks to everyone and urged people to limit time outdoors and cancel strenuous activities. 

Atlantic Canada is in for a hot summer this year, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, and with that hot weather comes a higher risk of wildfires. As Suzanne Lapointe reports, a rural fire chief says they’re hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.