Extreme Weather

• European airlines cancel hundreds of flights as snow chaos worsens

  Authorities in the Netherlands told people to plan to stay at home if at all possible on Wednesday, with a fresh blizzard expected to arrive overnight.

  World

  Jan 6
  
• Some B.C. highways in North Coast reopen after closures due to flooding

  DriveBC said Highway 16 has reopened after heavy rains caused flooding in the area, with the main road access to Prince Rupert among the pathways cut off.

  Traffic

  Dec 31, 2025
  
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• These were Canada’s ‘most significant’ weather events, from floods to fires

  The list was chosen based on the scale of the devastation, the number of Canadians affected and the financial toll, with wildfires taking the top spot.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2025
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• Record CO2 levels are ‘turbo-charging’ extreme weather, UN agency says

  The World Meteorological Organization says CO2 growth rates have now tripled since the 1960s, and reached levels that existed more than 800,000 years ago.

  Environment

  Oct 15, 2025
• Hurricane Priscilla grows in Pacific as Tropical Storm Jerry forms in east

  Priscilla neared Category 3 status on Tuesday just off the west coast of Mexico, spinning with maximum sustained winds around 175 kph and moving north.

  Weather

  Oct 7, 2025
• Storm researchers examine conditions in southeastern Manitoba after heavy rain

  A team of storm researchers from an Ontario university are in southeastern Manitoba to investigate the deluge of rain that fell on the region last week.

  Weather

  Sep 16, 2025
• Southern Alberta farm devastated by hailstorm, loses beloved camel

  Denis Jackson, owner of the White barn Fun Farm immediately thought his farm was about to be destroyed. 'It was just coming, there was no stopping it.'

  Weather

  Aug 21, 2025
• Saskatchewan provincial government announces updated flood standards plan

  Saskatchewan has announced new flood standards to enhance community safety, with a one-in-200-year flood standard, which aligns with federal guidelines.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2025
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• Storm rain storms hit U.S. East Coast, bringing flooding and flight delays

  Airports in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia all reported significant flight delays and cancellations, while New York City roads were flooded during the evening rush hour.

  Weather

  Jul 31, 2025
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• Temperatures forecast to soar across Alberta as much of province under heat warnings

  With temperatures forecast to be about 10 degrees above normal over the next couple days, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for much of Alberta.

  Weather

  May 28, 2025