The point of no return? Recapping a year of dire climate change warnings
‘Humanity unwittingly is attempting to throttle the living planet and humanity’s own future,’ one biologist said in May. Continue reading
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Climate change making Manitoba winters shorter, says report
A team of scientists from across North America teamed up to examine 100 years of winter data. Continue reading
Slippery streets send van into building on Isabel Street
Winnipeg commuters were greeted by slippery streets after rain turned to snow Monday morning, sending one van into a building in the city’s core. Continue reading
Snow, strong wind and 20-degree temperature drop expected in parts of Alberta by Tuesday
A dramatic change in weather is on the way for Alberta. Continue reading
Toronto pet store fined $35K for importing endangered fish from Malaysia
Environment and Climate Change Canada says the Magical Aquarium Club did not have an import permit when it brought in 26 live Asian arowanas on Dec. 7, 2018. Continue reading
Winnipeggers shouldn’t write off summer just yet: climatologist
In the long-term, though, things aren’t quite as sunny. Phillips said in looking at projections from both the U.S. and Canada, cooler temperatures are definitely on the way – although that’s normal for this time of year. Continue reading
Moose Jaw mayor calls on Ottawa to drop potentially more costly regulations for new power plant
By David Baxter Reporter
Moose Jaw Mayor Fraser Tolmie wants to see Ottawa grandfather a planned natural gas power plant under current, potentially less costly regulations. Continue reading
Alberta tornado count for 2019 now at 22 with 2 twisters upgraded in severity
There have been 22 probable or confirmed tornadoes in the province so far this year, surpassing Alberta’s 30-year average of 12 annually. Continue reading
Hot hot heat: Sunscreen, hats and plenty of water will be needed this weekend
The heat will continue throughout the weekend, reaching a possible high of 34 C Saturday for Winnipeg – and that’s before the humidity is factored in. Continue reading
Alberta ahead of average tornado count at 17 so far this year
There have been 17 probable or confirmed tornadoes in the province so far, Environment Canada said, surpassing Alberta’s 30-year average of 12. Continue reading