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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.

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 called the ‘Upper Air Program.’

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.

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....

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.

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.

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.

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...

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. 

Residents in Ontario should prepare for another heat wave, as Environment Canada has issued new warnings which could last until Thursday. Some regions will experience “feels-like” temperatures as high as 45 degrees. Health reporter Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for July 13, 2026.

A prolonged heat wave is expected to sweep across much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Friday. Temperatures are expected to approach 30 C before climbing into the mid-30s by the end of the weekend, while humidex values could reach 45 on Sunday, according to Environment Canada.

The heat wave hitting most of Ontario and Quebec is now stretching east, as daytime temperatures are on the rise in the Maritimes. Environment Canada has issued heat warnings in various regions from Windsor to Halifax. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for July 2, 2026.

Environment Canada has confirmed that a tornado touched down in western Manitoba on Sunday night.

The latest edition of ‘Canada’s Changing Climate Report’ warns that Canadians must prepare for decades of more severe wildfire seasons, extreme heat days, rising sea levels, thawing permafrost, and diminishing water resources amid warming global temperatures. Nathan Gillett, research scientist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss key takeaways from...