Tag Archives: Weather
A forecast for winds of up to 60 km/h on B.C. wildfires is a 'direct threat to life'
Winds forecast to fan wildfires over the weekend in British Columbia are a "direct threat to life and property," a BC Wildfire Service official says. The provincial government is asking tourists to le...
Aug 13, 2021
Heat, low humidity and wind gusts are working against firefighting cause in B.C.
VANCOUVER - High temperatures, low humidity and an increase in winds are making wildfire conditions challenging in southern British Columbia, says the provincial deputy forests minister. Rick Manwarin...
Aug 12, 2021
'We have nothing': Residents share frustrations after destructive B.C. wildfire
A resident of a small British Columbia community devastated by wildfire says she and others want to return home to see what remains of their properties and businesses. The community of Monte Lake, in ...
Aug 10, 2021
'Boom, they were gone:' Alberta trainers mourn loss of two horses struck by lightning
SUNDRE, Alta. - A large dirt mound at the top of a green pasture in central Alberta is a reminder that tragedy can strike like lightning. Two high-value horses being trained by Ian Tipton and his part...
Aug 09, 2021
Fires in northwest region still being monitored
While the Northwest region of Saskatchewan doesn't contain one of the five wildfires of note in the province, there are still two blazes that are being monitored closely by the Saskatchewan Public Saf...
Aug 04, 2021
Three wildfires of note as 128 blazes burn across the province
Saskatchewan has 128 active fires, 16 of which are not contained, 11 are contained, and 83 are being assessed.According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) most updated report, there wer...
Aug 03, 2021
B.C. Christmas tree growers say intense heat singes prized trees, kills seedlings
DUNCAN, B.C. - Christmas tree growers in British Columbia say they are facing a brown holiday season due to the heat dome that drove temperatures above 40 Celsius for days and burned firs destined for...
Aug 02, 2021
Heat to continue well into next week; wildfire smoke in some areas
Saskatchewan isn't getting a break from the heat anytime soon.Environment Canada is forecasting daily high temperatures at or above 30 C across much of the province until Wednesday.It's the latest str...
Aug 01, 2021
B.C. readies response before second heat wave
VANCOUVER - British Columbia is gearing up for another heat wave this weekend by opening more cooling centres and redeploying health-care workers as temperatures are expected to soar. Health Minister ...
Jul 30, 2021
Heat, smoke residue present for August long
Residents of North West Saskatchewan can expect a hot, sunny August long weekend.Environment Canada is forecasting mostly clear skies into next week along with temperatures well above the season avera...
Jul 30, 2021