Tag Archives: Weather
As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest
Peter Simonsen says buds on the peach trees at his farm in Naramata, B.C., are already starting to swell early. But that makes him nervous. "They seem healthy and good, but I'm a little worried, becau...
Jan 15, 2025
Temperature roller coaster expected across Saskatchewan
After a cold snap hit Saskatchewan over the weekend, Environment Canada is expecting a brief warm up this week before temperatures drop again this weekend and into next week.Brad Vrolijk, lead forecas...
Jan 13, 2025
B.C. fire crews sent to fight Los Angeles wildfire: forests minister
British Columbia's forests minister says a crew from the province's wildfire service left for California Saturday afternoon to help battle the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area.Ravi Parmar says ...
Jan 12, 2025
Travel not recommended around parts of North Battleford: Highway Hotline
A pair of highways in the North Battleford area have been stamped as travel not recommended by the Highway Hotline. Highway #4 to Cando and Highway #29 to Wilkie were both hit with the label as ice an...
Jan 11, 2025
How to improve climate predictions? McGill researchers turn to 19th century letters
A team led by McGill University researchers came up with a method they hope could improve climate models over Africa by combining them with 19th century missionary records, refashioning dubious docume...
Jan 10, 2025
Winter warm up in Saskatchewan leads to ice dam concerns
A Saskatchewan warm up has roofing companies warning residents about the potential of ice dams forming on the roof of their homes.Ice dams are formed after a freeze-thaw cycle. It can cause ice build ...
Jan 09, 2025
Thousands without power due to winter storm hitting Newfoundland and Labrador
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Massive waves slammed Newfoundland and Labrador's coastline on Sunday, as a powerful winter storm left thousands without power, tore down trees and house siding and sent small build...
Jan 05, 2025
Dangerously conditions arrive as extreme cold warning issued
Northeast Saskatchewan is now under an Extreme Cold Warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the warning Friday afternoon. Much of the province is under the warning, including Melfort, Ni...
Jan 03, 2025
Rise in number of unhoused people seeking shelter in Montreal ERs as temperatures dip
MONTREAL - Montreal health authorities say a growing number of people experiencing homelessness are taking refuge in the city's emergency rooms to stay out of the freezing cold. Pierre Hajek, who has ...
Jan 03, 2025
The Battlefords and surrounding areas to experience extreme cold: Enviroment Canada
Environment Canada issued an extreme cold alert on Thursday for northwest central Saskatchewan : "A period of very cold wind chills is expected."According to the alert, overnight lows are expected to ...
Jan 02, 2025