Ice

• Province issues ice pileup warning for Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba with strong winds expected Saturday

  With strong winds expected Saturday, the province is issuing a warning of ice pileups for parts of Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg. 

  Weather

  Apr 26
  
• RCMP rescue people stranded on Lake Winnipeg after SUV falls through ice

  Officers said a man and woman were travelling on the lake to their regular ice fishing spot, and without warning, their vehicle plunged through thin ice.

  Canada

  Apr 2
  
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• Freezing rain makes for slippery and hazardous commute: ‘You don’t need to drive fast’

  The 10 mm of freezing rain that fell Wednesday night into Thursday morning made getting around dangerous and forced some schools to close.

  Weather

  Jan 25
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• Edmonton fire captain charged with child pornography-related offences

  A 54-year-old man who is a captain with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services has been charged with child pornography-related offences.

  Crime

  Jan 24
• Surrey warns about dangers of thin ice after weekend incidents in B.C.

  In West Kelowna and Cumberland, B.C. a total of three people and one dog fell through thin ice. All survived, but one group required rescuing.

  Weather

  Jan 15
• Slip and fall calls are inundating Montreal emergency responders

  Montreal officials say reports of slips and falls due to icy conditions have inundated the Urgence-Santé call centre in recent days.

  Health

  Jan 12
• Safety experts warn Manitobans of dangerous ice conditions

  With warmer-than-usual temperatures so far this winter, safety experts in Manitoba are warning of dangerous ice conditions on local waterways.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2023
• 2 teens dead after falling through ice on Ottawa’s Rideau River: police

  Two teenagers are dead after four teens fell through the ice on the Rideau River in south Ottawa late Wednesday night, according to police and paramedics.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
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• Saskatchewan residents warned to be wary of thin ice

  With a warmer-than-normal winter expected in Saskatchewan, the Regina fire service is urging residents, including dog-walkers, to stay away from icy rivers and waterways. 

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2023
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• The Forks unveils 2024 Warming Hut designs

  There may be no ice yet, but the Forks is already planning for the Nestaweya River Trail this winter, releasing the designs of the Warming Huts Thursday.

  Trending

  Nov 24, 2023