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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.

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....

WATCH: Ukrainian Museum of Canada CEO Jen Budney shares their latest exhibitions heading into the summer including Erin Suliak: “Vinok – Gathered in the North” and William Kurelek: “Ukrainian Pioneer Women”. Budney also highlights hands-on learning opportunities which have been expanded through the Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) grant.

Residents in Oxbow spotted a tornado building following severe storms Tuesday evening, after Environment Canada issued red level alerts

Environment Canada and the Northern Tornadoes Project say photos and videos of Monday night’s supercell storm led them to conclude a tornado touched down in the village of Tornado, home to about 300 people. Sarah Ryan reports.

Yellow-level heat warnings have been issued for Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatoon by Environment Canada, prompting a reminder to stay cool and beat the heat. Global News meteorologist Peter Quinlan has more on how long the heat will last.

WATCH: Saskatchewan waking up to a variety of weather alerts Thursday morning from Environment Canada with a wind warning for the south and rain for northern regions that could turn to snow.

WATCH: Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for much of central and southern Saskatchewan where wind gusts are set to exceed over 100 km/h. Some regions are also expecting 20 to 40 mm of precipitation by Friday night.

Environmental collapse, survival and resilience take centre stage as the National Ballet of Canada revives MADDADDAM, an ambitious adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s acclaimed trilogy. Principal Dancer Heather Ogden plays Toby, a survivor navigating a fractured world in a production that blends contemporary movement with timely themes of climate change, humanity and hope. Liem Vu reports.

Soccer is the fastest growing sport in Canada. Soccer lovers in Montreal’s Westmount neighborhood worry their city is lagging behind others. The city does not have an artificial turf field. Proponents say artificial turf is no longer an environmental issue as organic turfs are now an option. They say without a proper turf, they can’t...

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission held a public meeting in Peterborough on Wednesday, May 27, to receive an update from BXWT Nuclear Energy Canada on its licensed activities. As Madeleine McColl reports, data shows BWXT is compliant with safety and environmental regulations, but some residents are still expressing concerns.

During a fireside chat at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, Prime Minister Mark Carney said it will be necessary to expand port capacity at the Port of Vancouver as quickly as possible as Canada seeks to double its non-U.S. exports and expand trade with Asian markets. He said such an expansion project will only...

David Suzuki has been one of Canada’s most influential figures, dedicating a lifetime to environmental activism. Global’s Safeeya Pirani sits down with him and his wife Tara Cullis to chat about his 90th birthday, their journey so far, and the upcoming celebration in support of his foundation’s work.

Canada’s federal environment minister says Ottawa did not enforce the federal standard on Alberta’s industrial carbon price in a gesture of cooperation. In December, Alberta altered its industrial carbon pricing rules, allowing businesses to bypass emission fees through self-funded reduction projects. Jazan Grewal has this story and more in Business Matters for May 20, 2026.

The pathway to a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the coast of British Columbia is much clearer Friday, after Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a deal. Environmental groups and First Nations along B.C.’s northern coast are joining Premier David Eby in opposing the project. Plus, Canada’s top court has...

Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising to double Canada’s electricity grid, which is already under strain as demand for power soars across the country. Mackenzie Gray explains the plan’s timeline, how much it will cost, Carney’s promise to lower energy bills, and the potential impact on the environment.

Saskatoon’s only safe consumption site fires their executive director after discovering major financial mismanagement. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations continues to defend it’s spending following a recent audit finding the misuse of millions of dollars. Environment Canada issues a snow warning for central parts of the province.

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s $1 trillion plan to double Canada’s electricity grid, and how it could affect the environment. How much public money the Ontario government spent when it briefly owned a private jet. What Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is planning after a judge rejected a proposed separation referendum. Plus, the Canadian woman calling for...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has named MP Johnathan Wilkinson as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union. Wilkinson previously held roles as the natural resources and environment minister under Justin Trudeau’s government.

Canada has never seen such a project as big as Kevin O’Leary’s Wonder Valley AI Data centre and the Alberta government says it doesn’t need an environmental assessment. As Sarah Komadina explains, the data centre is moving forward and there are concerns about what that could mean for water and power usage.