March broke global heat record for 10th month in a row, data shows
March 2024 averaged 14.14 degrees Celsius (57.9 degrees Fahrenheit), exceeding the previous record from 2016 by a tenth of a degree, according to Copernicus data.
Weather
Apr 9
Strong winter storms cause unprecedented damage to Irving Nature Park in Saint John
The Irving Nature Park says this winter’s strong winds and rain brought the most damage to the park in its 30 year history, according to the parks social media.
Environment
Apr 12
Alberta government’s COP28 delegation the largest, most expensive ever
Alberta’s recent delegation at the UN climate change conference COP28 was the largest in the province’s recent history at a cost of more than $160,000.
Canada
Mar 28
Vernon, Penticton see funding for extreme weather projects, new flood strategy
Vernon's Polson Park is getting a $2.5-million upgrade aimed at enhancing the area’s natural appeal and making it more resistant to flooding.
Canada
Mar 21
Montreal’s airport is getting a $4B makeover. Here’s what to expect
The announcement comes after rising passenger volumes and surging car traffic last summer prompted a wave of frustration among travellers trying to make their planes on time.
Canada
Apr 4
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
Ottawa wants to tie access to $6B in new housing funds to fourplex approval
The Liberals plan on including a $6-billion housing infrastructure fund in the upcoming budget and to access it, municipalities and provinces must allow fourplexes.
Canada
Apr 2
Dubai airport says flood recovery ‘will take some time’ after record rain
The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport
World
Apr 17
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over accelerator pedal issue
Tesla's Cybertruck has had a rough start, and now some buyers are reporting a dangerous accelerator pedal issue.
Trending
Apr 17
‘They’re hungry’: Ticks are waking up in Canada as weather warms
Canada's warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts.
Health
Mar 10
Global CO2 emissions from energy hit record high in 2023: report
Global energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) hit a record high last year, driven partly by increased fossil fuel use in countries with drought.
World
Mar 1
Rising water: Quebec lender ending new mortgages in flood zones ‘just the beginning’
Desjardins Group announced it would no longer offer new mortgages for properties in "0-20 year" flood zones because of what it called the rising impact of climate change.
Canada
Mar 10
Edmonton enacting Phase 1 parking ban after winter wallop leaves roads icy, covered in snow
An Alberta clipper low-pressure system dumped nearly a foot of snow on Edmonton, which has prompted the city to enact a citywide Phase 1 parking ban at 7 p.m. Monday.
Weather
Feb 26
Ontario budget: Ford government to dish out $214B in record-setting spending
The government’s annual financial blueprint will be tabled inside the Ontario legislature by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy around 4 p.m.
Economy
Mar 26
Bird flu found in dead crows, Bald Eagle in Kingston
Local deaths part of global avian influenza outbreak, officials say
Health
Feb 23
Vancouver on track to miss its 2030 climate targets, council hears
The city's goal is a 50-per cent reduction by 2030, but under a "best-case scenario" Vancouver would still fall short, hitting a 40-per cent cut.
Canada
Feb 7
Avian flu: More than 3M birds affected in Canada amid global outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the ongoing response to the country's avian influenza outbreak is 'unique' for this time of the year.
Canada
Feb 16
Caribbean cruise rewards for top workers: Pinnacle of recognition or ‘carbon bomb’?
Bank ‘carbon bomb’ cruises may signal need for mindset shift about employee recognition trips in corporate Canada, to better align corporate values with corporate actions.
Investigations
Feb 7
Facts vs. Fiction: What you need to know about EVs in Canada
There are a lot of myths, and confusion, about electric vehicles. This includes everything from cost of replacing the batteries, to reductions in emissions, to charging questions.
Consumer
Feb 14
Air pollution could send Americans indoors 142 more days per year by 2100: Ontario study
Researchers from schools on both sides of the border, are currently working on a similar study for Canada and seeing similar results so far.
Canada
Jan 18