Drought

• As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supply

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jun 26
  
• B.C.’s drought conditions show ‘strong regional divide’ between north and south

  A 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.

  Environment

  Apr 10
  
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• Unseasonably warm temps fuelling wildfire, affecting crops in Maritimes

  The 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.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2025
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• ‘It is really sad’: Western painted turtles saved from what’s left of B.C. lake

  Western 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.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2025
• It’s slim pickings at some apple orchards this year. This is the reason

  Severe 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.

  Consumer

  Sep 22, 2025
• ‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farms

  Drought 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.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2025
• Government turns off water taps in parts of B.C. as low flows threaten salmon

  The 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
• ‘Used up every drop of water’: Drought conditions wreak havoc on N.B. farmers’ crops

  When 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. 

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2025
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• Drought fuels East Coast wildfires while also drying up farmers’ crops and wells

  An East Coast drought that’s fuelling wildfires is also drying up farmers' fields, and has homeowners scrambling to refill empty wells.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2025
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• Eastern Canada faces widespread drought conditions after dry start to summer

  Many cities including Toronto, Halifax, and St. John's are experiencing 50 per cent or less of normal rainfall since the start of meteorological summer on June 1st.

  Environment

  Aug 8, 2025