El Nino

• Fresh snow brings hope to Okanagan ski resorts as El Niño looms

  While early snowfall is encouraging, questions remain about what weather will bring in the months ahead. The impact of El Niño varies by region.

  Weather

  Oct 29
  
• ‘Godzilla’ El Nino set to bring warmer, drier temperatures to Canada

  Water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean where El NIno forms would typically be at least 0.5 C above normal, but this year it's at 3.5 C.

  Canada

  Oct 28
  
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• ‘Quite a rare find’: Dead swordfish found washed up on Haida Gwaii

  Swordfish are not uncommon in Canadian waters, but typically found further south in tropical environments. Scientists presume there have only been two other sightings in B.C.

  Environment

  Oct 13
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• Record slow hurricane season, but Maritimers warned to stay vigilant about extreme weather

  So far, no hurricane has formed in the Atlantic basin despite the fact the climatological peak of hurricane season, Sept. 10, has already passed. 

  Weather

  Sep 15
• Panama Canal will cap daily transits as El Nino set to reduce water levels

  Under the new measures, the canal will limit daily transits as of Sept. 4 to 34 vessels, and reduce the number to 32 as of Sept. 15.

  World

  Aug 20
• Super El Niño growing ‘faster than we’ve ever recorded’ as wildfires burn

  Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasted in Jan. 2026 that this year 'will likely be among the hottest years on record.'

  Canada

  Aug 4
• Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records

  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

  Weather

  Jul 13
• A heat wave is set to scorch much of Canada. Take it seriously, experts say

  According to Environment Canada, there are currently yellow alerts for heat classified under every Canadian province and territory except Quebec and B.C.

  Canada

  Jun 29
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• A soggy June could mean mosquitoes ‘plaguing’ many Canadians, experts say

  Experts say that the elevated flooding and rainfall can trigger a more intense mosquito season that is anticipated to last longer than previous years.

  Weather

  Jun 22
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• No relief: Environment Canada predicts hot, humid summer across country

  After a particularly cold and snowy winter across much of Canada, summer is bringing the heat.

  Weather

  Jun 5