Tag Archives: Weather
Happy Birthday, Celsius! Canada marks 50 years of metric-Imperial measurements
EDMONTON - Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada's use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025. It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it be...
Dec 31, 2024
Quebec ski hill operators' spirits aren't dampened by rainy and warm weather
MONTREAL - Quebec ski hill operators said Monday they're remaining optimistic despite warm temperatures and heavy rainfall that could dampen the lucrative holiday ski period. The co-owner of the Mont-...
Dec 30, 2024
After cold, snowy Christmas, temperatures to rise across southern Quebec for new year
MONTREAL - After a cold, snowy Christmas, southern Quebec is expected to get hit by freezing rain over the weekend before temperatures rise further to usher in the new year. A major weather system fro...
Dec 27, 2024
Freezing rain turns to snow
Drivers are advised to check the weather conditions before venturing out as there are some areas near the Battlefords and Meadow Lake that are facing poor road conditions. According to the latest upda...
Dec 27, 2024
Warnings lifted for B.C. on Boxing Day while North Shore avalanche danger is high
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has lifted all heavy rainfall and strong wind warnings for B.C. on Boxing Day after residents went through a wet and windy Christmas. The warnings came after a low-press...
Dec 26, 2024
Ferries cancelled, and thousands without power on wet and wild Christmas Day
VANCOUVER - Thousands of people in British Columbia are without power on Christmas Day as ongoing rainfall and strong winds collapse power lines, disrupt travel, and toss around holiday decorations. T...
Dec 25, 2024
Wild Christmas: BC Ferries cancels many sailings over 'severe' forecast
VANCOUVER - BC Ferries has cancelled many sailings on Christmas Day after Environment Canada issued dozens of wind and heavy rain warnings for British Columbia's south coast. The ferry firm said the "...
Dec 24, 2024
Snowfall means a white Christmas, but also traffic woes across southern Quebec roads
MONTREAL - A heavy snowfall that began Monday night has guaranteed much of Quebec a white Christmas, but has also sent cars skidding off the province's roads during the busy holiday travel period. Pro...
Dec 24, 2024
Icy roads and bare condition stretches across N.B. and M.L.
Highways in North Battleford, Meadow Lake, and the surrounding areas are partially covered in ice and snow, with some sections experiencing pavement frost and ice. However, as of Christmas Eve morning...
Dec 24, 2024
Plan to travel? Check the Highway Hotline
The Minister of Highways is encouraging drivers to make an informed decision before travelling this holiday season. In a press release issued by SGI, David Marit said, "It is the season of holiday pre...
Dec 22, 2024