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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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Peterborough area. The warning arrives during the region’s first stretch of warmer temperatures this year… but the rest of the week could look different. Marc Woodhouse reports.

Just as it starts to feel pleasant to go outside again, meteorologists are predicting a powerful storm that could wreak some major havoc on the city later this week. Environment Canada is warning of what they’re calling a potentially critical freezing rain event arriving in Montreal on Wednesday.

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.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has changed the way it issues weather alerts and warnings across the country. The new colour-coded system communicates not just what the weather will be, but also the potential impact on people and property. Global News Meteorologist Kristi Gordon explains why the change was made, and how it works.

Deloitte has trimmed 20 per cent from its growth forecast for Canada’s economy in 2026, citing an increasingly challenging environment for everyday people and businesses.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he sent a letter to Quebec Premier Francois Legault and Premier David Eby in B.C., asking those leaders to remove rules in their province for vehicles to “hit certain emission caps and all the environmental stuff” so Canada can compete with manufacturers from “the south of the border.”