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Alberta will see more frequent extreme weather: Environment CanadaThe intense heat much of Alberta is currently experiencing could become more common because of climate change, according to experts at Environment Canada. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 10
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Environment Canada on heat wave hitting B.C. and records broken SundayForecasters are keeping a close eye on the heat wave now baking B.C. and parts of Western Canada. Meteorologists with Environment and Climate Change Canada and officials from Health Canada say daily temperature records may be broken during this heat wave. Still, all-time records likely won’t be threatened. Kristi Gordon has an update on the...BC1Jul 8
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Rainfall totals of 80 mm could hit Saskatoon and area: Environment CanadaWATCH: A large area around Saskatoon is under a rainfall warning Thursday that could continue into Friday. Trillian Reynoldson has more on how farmers are feeling about the weather.Global News at 6 SaskatoonJun 27
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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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36 B.C. regions blanketed by heat waveEnvironment Canada says a heat wave covering more than three dozen regions in British Columbia is expected to intensify on Sunday. Grace Ke has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 7
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Extreme heat becoming the usual for summer in Western CanadaThe potentially dangerous heatwave in Western Canada is only going to get worse in the coming days with Environment Canada issuing more warnings on Sunday evening. And with heat there is often fire. Dan Spector has more on the weather picture which is especially bad south of the border.CanadaJul 7
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Extreme weather attribution technology links summer’s 1st heat wave to climate changeAcross North America, a heat wave is creating risky conditions for those in its path of extreme temperatures. Scientists with Environment Canada are now analyzing data to determine if weather events like these are influenced by climate change. And as Heidi Petracek reports, they’ve just released their findings from the summer’s first heat wave.Global NationalJul 9
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Warnings issued as B.C. braces for incoming heat waveEnvironment Canada says a high-pressure ridge building over the West Coast will bring “very high temperatures” starting Friday and stretching into next week. Andrea Macpherson has the latest.Global News Morning BCJul 5
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Searing summer heat gripping parts of CanadaMore than 20 heat records were shattered in British Columbia over the weekend, with temperatures reaching north of 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the interior. Environment Canada says cooler temperatures could still be days away, and it’s urging millions of Canadians outside B.C., to prepare as scorching heat makes its way east. Neetu Garcha...CanadaJul 8
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B.C. braces for warmer weatherTemperatures are rising this weekend across the province with Environment Canada issuing heat warnings across the province. With more on whether or not B.C. is better equipped than years past to handle the warmer weather is Troy Clifford, former Provincial President at Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency dispatchers of BC.Global News Morning BCJul 6
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Global National: July 7In tonight’s top story, a rather surprising result in France’s national election. After two rounds of voting over the past two weekends, a new left-wing coalition appears to have come out on top. After triggering this race last month following an embarrassing showing at the EU elections, Emmanuel Macron has seemingly staved off what was...Jul 7
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Heat warning in effect for the MaritimesEnvironment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of the Maritimes. Groups around the region are preparing and warning about the potential consequences. Anna Mandin has more.Global News at 6 New BrunswickJun 17
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‘Dangerously hot and humid’ weather to hit southern Ontario, QuebecRegions across southern Ontario and parts of Quebec are under a heat warning as “dangerously hot and humid” weather conditions are expected for most of the week, Environment Canada said on Monday.CanadaJun 17
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Health Matters: Extreme heat hits millions across Canada, USTens of millions of people in Canada and the U.S. are sweltering under extreme heat warnings. Environment Canada warns many Ontario communities could experience dangerously high temperatures and humidity this week, with the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ottawa expecting to feel as hot as 45 Celsius degrees. Katherine Ward has this story and more...Health MattersJun 18
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Heat wave arrives in Peterborough regionThe mercury is soaring across the province. The first official heat wave of the year has arrived and it’s sending daytime temperatures well above 30 degrees Celcius this week. Factor in the humidity and it will like it’s in the forties. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peterborough area and most of...EnvironmentJun 17
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Montrealers brace for a week of dangerously hot weatherIf you were outside Monday afternoon, you no doubt felt the sweltering heat and bright sunshine. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning and says the heat is here to stay for the week. That’s why the city is taking preventative measures to help Montrealers stay safe and cool. Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports.CanadaJun 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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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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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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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