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Sask. campers will face light wildfire smoke on May long weekend: Environment CanadaWATCH: Provincial parks are now open to campers just in time for the long weekend. Our Trillian Reynoldson has more on the current fire restrictions and what campers can do to stay safe.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 16
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Wet heavy snow in Sask. part of ‘volatile’ April weather, Environment CanadaJust when it seems like winter was gone for good in Saskatchewan, many parts of the province woke up to snow covering the ground.Global News at 5 ReginaApr 17
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Pea-sized hail hits Lower Mainland as storm sweeps regionEnvironment Canada Meteorologist Yimei Li says the weather agency has received reports about hail from White Rock, South Surrey, North Vancouver and South Vancouver.Global News Morning BCJun 15
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Rainfall, high streamflow warnings in effect for Metro VancouverEnvironment Canada says Metro Vancouver will receive up to 60 mm of precipitation throughout Sunday. Global News weather reporter Stephanie Florian says its due to an intense frontal system.Global News Morning BCJun 2
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Sun safety measures with the Canadian Dermatology AssociationThe UV index is sitting at moderate to high in the prairies according to Environment Canada, Dermatologist Dr. Irina Oroz has more on sun safety heading into the summer months.HealthMay 31
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Students ‘coping as best they can’ in Quebec’s overheated public schoolsIt was another scorcher in Montreal on Wednesday. Environment Canada’s special weather statement remained in effect as the city saw another day of high and hot temperatures. Since school is still in session, many students and staff across the province are going through their day without any air conditioning, and as Global’s Felicia Parrillo explains,...Jun 5
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‘White gold’: Environment Canada says snow welcome for Sask. farmersThe heaviest snowfall of the winter is great news for Saskatchewan farmers and ranchers, as they fear another year of dry conditions.Global News at 5 ReginaMar 5
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‘Early spring storm’ expected to move into Toronto with heavy rain, winds and wet snowEnvironment Canada says an “early spring storm” is expected to move into Toronto over the next few days that will bring heavy rains, winds and wet snow to start off April. Kayla McLean has more.Global News at Noon TorontoApr 2
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Canada wildfires: Highest-risk areas have moved from B.C. to Prairies, Northwest TerritoriesSpeaking in Ottawa on Wednesday, Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit Sajjan, Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault and Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu provided a wildfire forecast and update for Canada. Wilkinson said that the current expected areas of highest fire risk have shifted from British Columbia to the...CanadaJun 12
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Everyday Joe: Single-use plastics banIt’s no secret we are in the midst of an environmental emergency. Governments and countries are now rallying to fight against the effects of climate change. Canada, for example, recently banned single-use plastics and while this is commendable, the alternatives are not. Our Everyday Joe found that out the hard way.EnvironmentMay 26
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A look at B.C.’s rain forecast and deficit heading into summer 2024Armel Castellan, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada examines the rainfall outlook for the province heading into June. Castellan also looks at the rain deficit the province is facing and how dry the conditions actually are.BC1May 31
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Guilbeault ‘looking forward’ to carbon rebate full analysis after PBO admits analysis errorSpeaking in Ottawa on Wednesday, Canada’s Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said that he was “looking forward” to seeing a full analysis of the carbon rebate program, after the parliamentary budget officer (PBO) issued a correction based on an error. “To their credit, they made a mistake and they recognize it,” Guilbeault said. “Now, I’m hoping...CanadaMay 29
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Global News at 6 Montreal: May 26, 2024The Quebec Liberal Party convention wrapped up its weekend-long even on Sunday after two days of discussions focused on the province’s economy. Plus, a Montreal mental health fundraiser has reached an impressive milestone in its 9th year. After Sunday’s event, the Mindstrong Fitness Fundraiser has raised over $10 million over the course of its history....Global News at 6 MontrealMay 26
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Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating LululemonCanada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon over concerns the company is misleading consumers about its environmental impacts, after an advocacy group filed a complaint with the federal watchdog alleging “greenwashing.” In a statement to Global News, a Competition Bureau spokesperson confirmed the Bureau “has commenced an investigation under the Competition Act into the alleged deceptive...CanadaMay 6
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Guilbeault slams Poilievre, Conservatives over lack of climate change planSpeaking in Ottawa on Thursday, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault took aim at the Conversative party over what he characterized as their lack of a plan to combat climate change and it’s impacts in Canada. “You make pollution free again, and we’ll have more fires,” the minister told reporters. “There’s no...CanadaMay 9
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Carbon capture and storage ‘is happening,’ but ‘won’t fix our climate change problem’: GuilbeaultAsked whether the federal government is “giving up” on Canada’s carbon capture and storage initiative Thursday, after a $2.4 billion project in Alberta was cancelled earlier this week, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said while carbon capture and storage “is happening in Canada,” it is not the “be-all end-all.” “We think it can play a role...CanadaMay 2
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Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions at lowest point in 25 years: reportFederal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault laid out the country’s National Inventory Report on greenhouse gas emissions for 2022 on Thursday. Though emissions are now the lowest they’ve been in 25 years, according to the report, the same report also shows Canada added 708 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2022.CanadaMay 2
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Earth Day: encouraging Canadians to look for green alternativesToday is Earth Day, a time to mark the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. Our @Ross_Hull got some insight from Valerie Mallamo from @EarthDayCanada to discuss what we can do to make a difference.Global News Morning TorontoApr 22
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Carbon rebate labelling on bank deposits is fuelling confusionCanada’s Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing direct deposits are creating confusion, and he’s willing to change the law to force them comply. Anne Gaviola has more in Business Matters for Friday, April 19.CanadaApr 19
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Global National: April 24Editor’s note: There is a typo in the name ‘Chief Stan Bird.’ We regret the error. Israel’s army says it is now fully prepared to launch a ground operation into Rafah, the only city in the Gaza Strip that Israel has not yet raided. With ongoing famine and increasing heat, just trying to survive in...Global NationalApr 24