Storms

• Storm Melissa reaches hurricane strength, threatening catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean

  Storm Melissa now a hurricane as Jamaica hit with 75 mph winds, threatening catastrophic flooding and landslides across the northern Caribbean.

  World

  Oct 25, 2025
  
• Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in Caribbean

  The U.S. government deployed more than 200 emergency workers to Puerto Rico as a precaution after a flood watch was issued for the entire U.S. territory.

  Weather

  Aug 16, 2025
  
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• Montreal’s Caribbean communities come together in solidarity and concern over Hurricane Beryl

  As hurricane Beryl's deadly path of destruction moves across the Caribbean, members of the diaspora in Montreal are bracing themselves for the worst while preparing to send help.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2024
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• Flight cancellations from storm cause travel heartache for family ahead of holidays

  Many passengers have been stranded with their flights delayed or cancelled due to the storm earlier this week — even when time is running out for some families.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2023
• People wave-watching during Lee ‘disheartening,’ Halifax councillor says

  During post-tropical storm Lee, dozens of people flocked to waterfronts and shorelines to watch waves, despite the dangers of doing so.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2023
• Worried about natural disasters while travelling? What insurance can cover

  Demand in Canada for travel insurance is soaring with natural disasters disrupting tourism on top of another COVID-19 wave looming, experts say.

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
• Saskatchewan sees fewer tornadoes in ‘abnormal’ summer

  Despite a reputation for wild storms, this summer has been calm for Saskatchewan, at least in relative to the country.  

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2023
• Experts urge safety precautions during thunderstorms after 2 Winnipeg homes hit by lightning

  On Wednesday night, two homes in Winnipeg caught fire, likely due to lightning, and while this kind of event is rare, experts are urging safety precautions during thunderstorms.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2023
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• While light on details, experts pleased with N.S. climate plan

  'The best thing about the plan is now we have something to work with, something to have conversations around,' says Marla MacLeod of the Ecology Action Centre.

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2022
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• Extreme weather events could cost Canada $139 billion by 2050: report

  The report predicts manufacturing and distribution will take the biggest hit from water-related climate disasters between now and 2050.

  Environment

  Aug 29, 2022