Tag Archives: Weather
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Hundreds of wildfires continue to rage in Canada as storms forecast across the country could bring much-needed rain, but also the risk of powerful winds and lightning. Here's a look at developments Tu...
Jun 13, 2023
Storms forecast to bring rain, but also a risk of winds, lightning, as wildfires rage
Storms across the country could bring much needed rain, but meteorologists say it's not enough to extinguish the danger as Canada experiences its worst wildfire season of the 21st century. "Unfortunat...
Jun 13, 2023
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality statements across Saskatchewan
A lot of Saskatchewan residents woke up under a blanket of smoke again Monday. Environment Canada issued special air quality statements for about two-thirds of the province, including Saskatoon, Humbo...
Jun 12, 2023
'Worst wildfire season:' Quebec makes progress as wind fuels flames out West
Quebec was on the offensive in its battle against a record wildfire season as gusting winds fuelled growing blazes out West, and the federal government said it would provide free travel documents and ...
Jun 12, 2023
Wildfire roundup: What you need to know about blazes burning across Canada
Quebecers are returning home as the province goes on the offensive against a record wildfire season, but gusty winds and hot temperatures are fuelling fires in the West. Here's a look at developments ...
Jun 12, 2023
Weather not helping as crews battle fire that forced Edson, Alta., to evacuate
Extreme fire behaviour is anticipated for a wildfire that prompted the evacuation of the town of Edson early Friday morning, officials in Alberta said as local leaders urged anyone who stayed behind t...
Jun 10, 2023
Is Prince Albert prepared for a severe wildfire season?
The early start to the wildfire season in Canada is just the beginning of what's expected to be a severe season this summer.Last week, federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair called the fir...
Jun 10, 2023
'Flared back up': Alberta town of 8,400 evacuated for second time due to fire
EDSON, Alta. - A town in western Alberta was under an evacuation order late Friday due to an out-of-control wildfire - its second such order this spring. Local officials issued the evacuation for Edso...
Jun 09, 2023
Air quality alerts issued as wildfire smoke returns
Wildfire smoke blanketed much of Saskatchewan on Friday.Environment Canada issued air quality statements for the western half of the province due to smoke from wildfires burning in Saskatchewan and el...
Jun 09, 2023
Wildfire triggers evacuation order for Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - An encroaching wildfire set off an immediate evacuation order Thursday for residents of the British Columbia District of Tumbler Ridge, a community of 2,400 people in northeastern B.C. The...
Jun 08, 2023