Not just Canada: A look at extreme weather events all over the world
As Canada deals with wildfires, other parts of the world have suffered extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and storms bringing floods and landslides.
Environment
May 14
Sunshine, warm weather brings return of patio season in Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge says there were 13 permits issued for patios, street vendors and parklets last year and the city is anticipating more as summer approaches.
Canada
May 10
Hot weather in the forecast for Mother’s Day in Alberta
Mother Nature will be providing Albertans with a gift of her own this Mother's Day weekend in the form of unseasonably warm weather.
Weather
May 10
A month’s worth of rainfall in 48 hours expected in some parts of Alberta
People living in southern Alberta are being warned to prepare for a significant storm that could result in 80 millimetres of rain falling in some areas.
Weather
May 6
Potential for snow flurries on Coquihalla, Highway 3
Environment Canada is warning of potential flurries and snowfall in B.C.'s Southern Interior. Drivers are advised to use caution, especially around mountain passes.
Weather
May 5
Okanagan weather: Gradual warm-up through May long weekend
A gradual warm-up is expected for the Okanagan weather forecast through May long weekend, with increasing sunshine across the valley.
Weather
May 16
Canada’s extreme weather events are costing billions, new data shows
From 1983 to 2008, insurance companies in the country spent about $400 million on average annually on catastrophic claims, but since 2009 that number's risen to almost $2 billion.
Canada
May 15
Okanagan weather: 30 C heat for Mother’s Day weekend
The Central Okanagan's first 30-degree day of the year is expected in the weather forecast for the Mother's Day weekend, along with plenty of sunshine.
Weather
May 9
Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies ahead, but warm temperatures also in forecast
Daytime highs flirt with the 20s in the Okanagan weather forecast, along with a mix of sun and cloud across the region, as lows slip into single digits.
Weather
May 2
Wild weather wallops Winnipeg, forecast calls for more rain Friday
Winnipeg experienced toonie-sized hail and flash flooding Thursday evening as a severe thunderstorm swept its way through the province.
Weather
May 17
Okanagan weather: Big warm-up for Mother’s Day weekend
A major warm-up is headed to the Okanagan weather forecast through the first full work week of May into Mother's Day weekend with lots of sun.
Weather
May 6
Okanagan weather: Rain risk diminishes to end April
The risk of rain diminishes in the valley bottom for the last day of April and beginning of May with a warm-up in the Okanagan weather forecast for the new month.
Weather
Apr 29
Okanagan weather: Cloudy skies, rain in weekend forecast
Rain arrives in the Okanagan weather forecast to finish the week, which will put a damper on daytime heating before drier air arrives by Sunday.
Weather
Apr 25
Rainiest April on record for Toronto, other cities. What will May be like in Ontario?
Toronto had the rainiest April on record beating the previous record set 32 years ago in 1992, according to Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell.
Weather
May 2
Wildfire smokes prompts Alberta air quality statement; Edmonton activates extreme weather response
Smoke from wildfires in northeastern B.C. prompted Environment Canada to issue a special air quality statement across Alberta on Saturday. Smoke is expected to continue Sunday.
Health
May 12
Is recent rain in Saskatchewan dousing wildfire and drought concerns?
Is wet weather washing away concerns around Saskatchewan's drier-than-normal conditions?
Weather
May 6
Spring storm could bring up to 20 cm of snow to southern Alberta
The Calgary area is currently under an Environment Canada special weather statement.
Weather
Apr 29
Okanagan weather: Dry, mild week ahead, changes for the weekend
A dry, mild last full work week of April is headed for the Okanagan weather forecast before a change comes with some much needed rain this weekend.
Weather
Apr 22
Rain provides help to some firefighters in northern Alberta
While people in a number of communities in northern Alberta remain on evacuation alert because of out-of-control wildfires, a change in the weather is providing some help.
Environment
May 13
Hamilton to bolster cleanup outside encampments amid debris, waste complaints
Hamilton's Housing Services director says trash complaints tied to encampments have risen with the good weather and that city contractors are likely to help clean up.
Canada
May 16