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Toronto Zoo sees drop in 2026 visitors due to wildfire smoke, extreme heatWildfire smoke along with extreme heat in July is the main culprit, as it depressed visits for the first three weeks of what is a crucial month for the zoo to welcome visitors.WeatherOct 8
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Consultants for Hydro-Québec defend proposal to double energy costs for data centresThe analysts from energy and climate consulting firm Dunsky delivered the message at a public hearing reviewing Hydro-Québec's proposal to hike rates charged to data centres.MoneyOct 8
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Nor’easter floods parts of U.S. northeast, leaves over 130K without powerThe worst of the remaining rainfall was expected Sunday from northern New Jersey through New York City and Long Island into southern New England.WeatherSep 27
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5 baby orangutans rescued from suspected smuggling operation in IndiaOrangutans are native only to Borneo and Sumatra, two islands in southeast Asia and are distinct for their sparse reddish-orange fur and long, powerful arms.TrendingSep 10
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‘A lot of work ahead’: Storm-ravaged Saskatchewan cities continue cleanupParts of Saskatchewan, including its capital, are recovering after a stormy Labour Day long weekend brought more than 100 mm of rain to Regina.WeatherSep 8
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Harvest delayed across the Prairies as farmers deal with waterlogged fieldsGrain farmers on the Prairies are managing a challenging harvest this year, following a stormy summer across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.CanadaSep 17
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Flooding persists as western Manitoba communities recover from stormParts of Manitoba's Parkland region have seen up to 119 mm of precipitation in the past few days, according to a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.WeatherJul 2
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Manitoba storm damages properties, leaves thousands without powerMore than 100 millimetres of wind fell in parts of Manitoba on Monday night, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.WeatherJun 30
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Global burning at record low, despite North American and European wildfiresAs wildfires in Europe and North America grow more extreme, key worldwide burning statistics are at a record low largely because Africa and Asia are controlling fire more.EnvironmentJul 30
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Lower-priced Australian beef could help stabilize Canadian marketImported Australian beef, currently selling for well-below Canadian prices at grocery stores in Alberta, could foster competition and stabilize domestic meat costs.ConsumerAug 4
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Wildfire crisis eases in western Europe but worsens in Greece as winds drive blazesGale-force winds are driving flames through a seaside resort in Greece and triggering fresh evacuations as wildfires spread fast throughout Athens.FireAug 1
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France order 4,000 more evacuations as fires ravage southwest EuropeFrance may never have seen an evacuation on this scale in peacetime, as it is “very likely” to be the largest civilian evacuation operation ever carried out in the country.WorldJul 28
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‘A tragedy’: Family of boy who drowned in Manitoba park in 2023 speaks outThe Manitoba government says it is acting "really quickly" to implement new safeguards after two young brothers were swept into a lake at Whiteshell Provincial Park late last week.CanadaJul 24
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2026 is the wettest summer on record in Edmonton — with more storms expectedSince the beginning of 2026, the Edmonton region has recorded 655.7 mm of precipitation — both heavy snowfalls in the winter and rain now — and the year is far from over.WeatherJul 28
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45-car train derails north of Montreal, investigation underwayOfficials say no one was injured in the derailment and no leaks or injuries were reported. Residents have since been allowed to return to their homes.CanadaJul 6
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Carney says energy plan will unify Canada but ’emissions will be higher’The comments in a pre-recorded video released Tuesday marked Carney's starkest criticisms yet of his predecessor Justin Trudeau's climate policies.PoliticsJun 30
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Cleanup work underway in Kananaskis following heavy rainfall, floodingOn Tuesday, the majority of 1,500 visitors stranded in the park because of washed out roads were able to get out with most of Highway 40 reopening.CanadaJun 30
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Extreme heat, flooding pose safety concerns for Canada Day celebrationsAs communities across Canada prepare for Canada Day, extreme heat and flooding are proving logistically challenging for typical celebrations like fireworks.WeatherJun 30
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France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European recordsFrance saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday.EnvironmentJun 28
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Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?Canada’s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.CanadaJul 3