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• Researchers heading to Ottawa area to document damage from tornado

  David Sills, director of the Northern Tornadoes Project, says a storm survey team will visit the area of Perth, Ont., southwest of Ottawa, likely on Saturday.

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  Jul 26
• More rain in Toronto floods DVP, subway station and causes sewage bypass

  On Wednesday afternoon, a period of heavy rain fell across Toronto, leading to some localized flooding in areas still recovering from a major flood the week before.

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  Jul 24
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• Severe thunderstorm watch: Ontario and Quebec could see nickel-sized hail, downpours

  A heavyweight thunderstorm is headed for Ontario and Quebec over the coming hours which has prompted Environment Canada to issue alerts for a good portion of the two provinces.

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  Jul 24
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• Toronto is vulnerable to climate-fuelled floods. What will make it more resilient?

  Toronto city councillors are set to discuss how to make the metropolis more resilient to climate-fuelled floods.

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  Jul 23
• Toronto flooding a ‘significant event,’ need to step up climate change fight: Trudeau

  The storm, which knocked out power for tens of thousands of people, flooded a major highway and a key transit hub in Toronto on Tuesday.

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  Jul 17
• Ontario storm: Rainfall ‘far exceeded’ what Toronto expected as city continues clean up

  City officials say the torrential downpour that Toronto received "far exceeded" what they expected as crews continue clean up efforts.

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  Jul 17
• What to know about insurance claims after Ontario’s flash flooding

  As people in Ontario survey the damage done by intense flash flooding on Tuesday, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says residents need to figure out what their policies cover.

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  Jul 17
• Burlington neighbourhood overwhelmed as torrential rain floods streets, yards, homes

  The 75 mm of rain that dropped in just over 24 hours flooded yards and the interiors of some homes near Upper Middle Road and Brant Street just off of Highway 407.

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  Jul 16
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• Ontario storm: Major flooding hits Toronto area, thousands without power

  Major flooding hit the Toronto area Tuesday and tens of thousands of people lost power after an intense storm passed through portions of southern Ontario.

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  Jul 16
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• Video shows man rescued after major flooding in London, Ont.

  A spokesperson with the city said the chance of a rainfall event of this magnitude in London, Ont., is less than one per cent annually.

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  Jul 15
• Warnings in place as hurricane Beryl remnants set to hit parts of Canada

  Warnings are in place as the remnants of hurricane Beryl are set to move into parts of Canada, bringing heavy rain and the threat of torrential downpours.

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  Jul 9
• June heat wave was likely fuelled by climate change. By how much?

  Federal officials are scheduled to unveil the results of a rapid analysis into last month's heat wave that enveloped parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada.

  Weather

  Jul 9
• Canada can’t catch a break from the heat. Will it last all summer?

  A sizzling heat wave is gripping Canada and the United States as a global streak of the hottest months continues to shatter records.

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  Jul 8
• Remnants of Hurricane Beryl expected to hit Canada, torrential downpours possible

  Southern Ontario and Quebec, as well as New Brunswick and Nova Scotia can expect heavy rain and possible flooding from Beryl when its remnants hit Canada.

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  Jul 8
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• ‘Heat event’ set to begin, prompting warning for Toronto, Hamilton areas

  Part of Ontario's Golden Horseshoe is under a heat warning with hot weather set to move into the region Monday.

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  Jul 7
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• Heat wave gripping Ontario, Quebec and Maritimes showing signs of passing

  Ontario, Quebec and parts of Atlantic Canada have been dealing with stifling heat, with Thursday bringing temperatures of around 30 to 35 degrees Celsius.

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  Jun 21
• Ontario’s strawberry season ‘will probably end early’ given extreme heat

  As a heat dome bakes much of Central and Eastern Canada, farmers are seeing both good and bad fortune sprouting out of the sizzling sun.

  Canada

  Jun 21
• Toronto students, teachers seek relief from hot classrooms amid heat wave

  When temperatures soar – as they have this week while much of Ontario experiences a heat wave – the class gets stuffy, the students get sweaty and learning can be difficult. 

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  Jun 20
• Summer 2024 weather: What to expect this season in Ontario

  Summer officially begins Thursday. Here is a look at what you can expect weather-wise this season in Ontario.

  Weather

  Jun 20
• Intense Ontario heat heaps pressure on electrical grid, approaching 10-year high

  Speaking on Wednesday, as temperatures range between 30 C and 35 C, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce promised Ontario's electrical grid is ready for the strain.

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  Jun 19
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• The heat wave will ease by Friday – but not for southern Ontario

  An oppressive heat wave continued to blanket Central and Southern Ontario, southern Quebec and much of the Atlantic provinces on Wednesday. 

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  Jun 19
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• Heat wave toasts much of Ontario and Quebec

  A heat wave gripped Ontario and Quebec for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, while dangerously hot and humid conditions settled in over parts of Atlantic Canada. 

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  Jun 18
• Could the heat wave cause power outages? How Canadians can prepare

  As an intense heat wave is expected in central Canada this week, experts are warning about increasing pressures on the country’s electricity systems.

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  Jun 17
• ‘Dangerously hot and humid’ weather to hit southern Ontario, Quebec

  Southern Ontario and parts of Quebec are under a heat warning as 'dangerously hot and humid' weather conditions are expected for most of the week, Environment Canada said

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  Jun 17