Summer

• Tourism cools off in Waterton Lakes National Park after busy summer

  An Alberta tourist hot spot is winding down for the fall, and businesses in Waterton Lakes National Park say it was a fantastic summer.

  Canada

  Sep 21
  
• Summer 2023 a global record breaker for heat, meteorologists say

  Last month was not only the hottest August scientists ever recorded by far with modern equipment, it was also the second hottest month measured, behind only July 2023.

  Environment

  Sep 6
  
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• Winnipeg embraces final summer fling as Labour Day weekend marks back-to-school countdown

  On Saturday afternoon the temperature climbed up to 36 degrees and many flocked to pools and shaded parks to enjoy the final summer outing before the seasons change. 

  Canada

  Sep 2
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• Sunny long weekend forecast for N.S. has campers excited after many washed-out weekends

  Environment Canada meteorologist Jim Prime says you're not imagining it if you found the last few months extra dreary.

  Canada

  Sep 1
• Saskatchewan cities are reporting low numbers of mosquitoes this summer

  Regina's Open Space Services manager said the hot and dry summer contributed to the lack of the pesky bug this summer compared to others.

  Environment

  Sep 1
• Winnipeg announces extended spray pad season to ‘beat the heat’

  Winnipeg has announced that it's tacking an extra week onto spray pad season this year to help families "beat the heat." However, most outdoor and wading pools will close on-time.

  Canada

  Aug 30
• Wildfire smoke making it difficult for outside workers

  As of 3 p.m., the Central Okanagan’s air quality health index was listed at 10 +, meaning very high risk.

  Fire

  Aug 16
• Winnipeg to plan out end of the summer season with pool, spray pads closure

  The city of Winnipeg has come out with dates on the upcoming closure of a number of spray pads and outdoor pools, as the summer season draws to a close

  Canada

  Aug 11
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• Dallas Smith, Blackjack Billy taking to Saskatoon Ex stages Friday

  Dallas Smith will hit the SaskTel Grandstand Friday at 8:30 p.m. with Blackjack Billy taking to the Kickin' Horse Saloon Show Stage at 10:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Aug 11
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• Calls to make swimming lessons more available in Quebec after deadly year on water

  It has been a particularly deadly year on the water in Quebec, where more than a third of all drownings reported in Canada in 2023 have occurred.

  Canada

  Aug 6