Hail

• Quebec apple grower using anti-hail cannon to protect crops from icy weather

  Anti-hail cannons aren't a new invention for farming, having originated in Europe but are now manufactured in various countries such as New Zealand and Germany.

  Canada

  Aug 10
  
• New MPI Hail Response Centre aims to respond to record-breaking claims

  Manitoba Public Insurance opened a dedicated Hail Response Centre that hopes to assess 300 vehicles a day to aid the largest claims events in its history with this month's storms.

  Jun 18
  
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• Part of Calgary’s airport to be closed for 18 months to repair damage caused by hail

  The Calgary Airport Authority says part of Calgary International Airport will be closed for a minimum of 18 months to repair damage from a massive hailstorm earlier this month.

  Consumer

  Aug 28, 2024
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• Hail damages crops, greenhouses east of Calgary

  Mohamed Eldaher's crops were shredded by an intense hail storm as it moved over the Calgary area Monday, costing the family over $30,000 in losses.

  Weather

  Aug 6, 2024
• Stampede organizers prepared for rain, hail or shine

  The Calgary Stampede is underway for another year, and organizers are hoping the weather will play nice to help set another attendance record.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2024
• Northeastern parts of Winnipeg ravaged by short, powerful storm

  The intense weather led to downed trees, broken windows and other debris, and as of Friday morning, there were still a number of smaller power outages.

  Weather

  Aug 25, 2023
• Stormy weather hits parts of Alberta Thursday afternoon

  Parts of Alberta were hit with very stormy weather on Thursday afternoon as Environment and Climate Change Canada issued watches and warnings in a number of areas in the province.

  Weather

  Aug 10, 2023
• Thunderstorm, hail leave path of destruction in City of Kawartha Lakes

  Strong winds and hail left a path of damage throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes on Thursday.

  Weather

  Aug 4, 2023
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• Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for areas near Red Deer

  ECCC warned the storm could bring baseball size hail, strong wind gusts and heavy rain. Intense lightning is likely and tornadoes are possible with thunderstorms.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
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• Power restored for thousands after severe thunderstorms, lighting strikes in Ottawa

  The hydro company says crews have been working around the clock since Friday, restoring electricity to approximately 9,000 customers.

  Weather

  Jul 29, 2023