Drought
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Okanagan researchers wade into streams to help shape the future of the region’s waterThe work is part of an effort by the Collaborative Leadership Table, a partnership of First Nations and governments developing a vision for managing water across the Okanagan.CanadaJul 28
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As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supplyThe Okanagan's water crisis didn't begin with the scorching summer heat. It began months ago, high in the mountains, where winter failed to deliver enough snow.CanadaJun 26
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B.C.’s drought conditions show ‘strong regional divide’ between north and southA low snowpack could mean drought and water restrictions for parts of the province this year, but it's not a guarantee, hydrologist Jonathan Boyd said.EnvironmentApr 10
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Unseasonably warm temps fuelling wildfire, affecting crops in MaritimesThe forecast for New Brunswick and Nova Scotia for Monday is calling for temperatures anywhere from around 20 C to 30 C. The average daily high for October is normally below 15 C.CanadaOct 6, 2025
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‘It is really sad’: Western painted turtles saved from what’s left of B.C. lakeWestern painted turtles are now in the care of the society after being taken from Frazer Lake in the Upper Mission neighbourhood of Kelowna, B.C.CanadaSep 23, 2025
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It’s slim pickings at some apple orchards this year. This is the reasonSevere droughts in parts of Canada mean this year's apple and pumpkin picking season may be cut short due to low crop yields, leading many to have to diversify to stay afloat.ConsumerSep 22, 2025
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‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farmsDrought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.EnvironmentSep 13, 2025
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Government turns off water taps in parts of B.C. as low flows threaten salmonThe B.C. government has ordered some farmers and other users in southern B.C. to turn off their water taps, where "severe low flows" are threatening endangered chinook salmon.Sep 8, 2025
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‘Used up every drop of water’: Drought conditions wreak havoc on N.B. farmers’ cropsWhen farmer Christian Michaud took a look at the corn coming out of one of his crops this week, he knew instantly he wouldn't be able to sell it at his farm stand.CanadaSep 5, 2025
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Drought fuels East Coast wildfires while also drying up farmers’ crops and wellsAn East Coast drought that’s fuelling wildfires is also drying up farmers' fields, and has homeowners scrambling to refill empty wells.CanadaAug 12, 2025
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