Canada Weather

• Climate change made June heat wave up to 10 times more likely, scientists say

  The rapid extreme weather event attribution system simulates the weather of the late 1800s, before the worst impacts of the Industrial Revolution, and compares it with today.

  Canada

  Jul 9
  
• Canada can’t catch a break from the heat. Will it last all summer?

  A sizzling heat wave is gripping Canada and the United States as a global streak of the hottest months continues to shatter records.

  Weather

  Jul 8
  
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• January cold snap in Western Canada cost $180M in insurance damages

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada says about 70 per cent of the claims related to the extreme cold were for personal property and damage caused by frozen and burst water pipes. 

  Weather

  Mar 11
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• Will Canada’s ‘wild’ winter continue into spring? Here’s what to expect

  While mild temperatures will continue into the spring, Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell says Canadians will see 'a lot of ups and downs.'

  Canada

  Mar 1
• ‘Ice can be deceiving’: How to tell if it’s OK to skate

  Many rinks and ice surfaces across the country are already in operation, but the latest cold snap could bring skaters to rivers and ponds. However, ice can be deceiving.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Canadians brace for another winter storm. Here’s what you can expect

  Canadians seeking a break from significant winter weather will have to wait as parts of the nation are set to deal with another storm.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Snow shovelling and heart attacks: What to know as winter settles in

  With many parts of Canada experiencing their first significant snowfall of this season this week, advocates are warning about the dangers of shovelling snow.

  Health

  Jan 11
• Another winter wallop to hit much of Canada this week. What you should know

  Winter weather is set to deliver another blow of snow and cold to much of Canada by Wednesday, with some places like Quebec City to see up to 40 centimetres.

  Canada

  Jan 8
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• There have been 20 named storms in 2023. Predicting them hasn’t been easy

  Warm waters in the Atlantic have made it difficult to predict how impactful hurricanes will be off the coast of Atlantic Canada, as some point to the effect of climate change.

  Weather

  Oct 23, 2023
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• More Canadians growing worried about climate change amid extreme weather: poll

  The largest share - 33 per cent - said inflation is the top issue, 16 per cent chose housing affordability, and eight per cent pointed to rising interest rates.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2023