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• Do you know how to stay safe if you lose heat during extreme cold?

  The Canadian Red Cross and an outdoor guide warn people to bundle up, plan ahead and have extra supplies because Canada is experiencing extreme cold.

  Weather

  Jan 15
• El Niño winters are typically mild. What’s driving extreme cold in Canada?

  After the warmest December on record, an extreme cold wave is sweeping through Canada bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds that are forecast to continue this week.

  Weather

  Jan 15
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• Alberta Electric System Operator lifts Monday morning grid alert as cold snap continues

  The Alberta Electric System Operator issued a new grid alert for the province Monday morning amid an ongoing stretch of extremely cold temperatures.

  Politics

  Jan 15
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• Critical emergency alert issued as Alberta’s power grid put under strain

  The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) said extreme cold is resulting in high power demand across the province.

  Weather

  Jan 13
• Wind chill: Why is it hard to measure but so easily felt?

  “Wind chill is a really interesting measure that you can’t actually measure with a thermometer,” said Armel Castellan of Environment Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 13
• B.C. extreme cold and arctic outflow warnings persist into Saturday

  Most of B.C. is under extreme cold and arctic outflow warnings, which are expected to last into Sunday.

  Weather

  Jan 13
• These Canadians are ditching their cars for bicycles – even in the winter

  The cost of owning and driving a car in Canada is not worth it for many Canadians, who are ditching their automobiles in favour of bicycles — even in the winter months.

  Canada

  Jan 13
• WestJet cancels 191 flights in Canada due to extreme cold

  The extreme cold weather conditions and snowfall affecting Alberta and the larger prairie region of Canada is impacting WestJet operations and led to hundreds of cancelled flights.

  Weather

  Jan 12
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• Canadians brace for another winter storm. Here’s what you can expect

  Canadians seeking a break from significant winter weather will have to wait as parts of the nation are set to deal with another storm.

  Canada

  Jan 12
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• Snow shovelling and heart attacks: What to know as winter settles in

  With many parts of Canada experiencing their first significant snowfall of this season this week, advocates are warning about the dangers of shovelling snow.

  Health

  Jan 11
• A winter storm will make commuting tricky. Are you ready for the shift?

  Many parts of Canada are set to get their first significant taste of winter snow this week, and commuters need to adjust to stay safe. Here's how to do it.

  Canada

  Jan 9
• 2023 shattered heat records. Why that could become the ‘new normal’

  Last year, the global average temperature was 14.98 C – the highest ever recorded since data collection began, European climate agency Copernicus said in its annual report.

  Weather

  Jan 9
• Another winter wallop to hit much of Canada this week. What you should know

  Winter weather is set to deliver another blow of snow and cold to much of Canada by Wednesday, with some places like Quebec City to see up to 40 centimetres.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• The 10 most expensive years for weather, natural disaster in Canada: insurance bureau

  2023 ranks among the top five worst years on record in insured damage from extreme weather events, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) said, but it wasn't the worst.

  Environment

  Jan 8
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• A major storm is headed to southern Ontario. Here’s what to expect

  A major storm is headed to southern Ontario and will begin impacting the region Tuesday morning. Here's what's expected.

  Weather

  Jan 8
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• No-snow winter? What Canadians should expect for the rest of the season

  Canada saw the warmest December on record, and many regions have the green lawns in January to show for it. So is snow and its winter fun still on the way?

  Weather

  Jan 4
• Japan earthquake kills at least 12 as rescuers face ‘battle against time’

  A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in Japan has killed at least six, knocked out power for tens of thousands of homes in the region and forced many to evacuate from coastal areas.

  World

  Jan 1
• Planning a ski trip? Fewer runs open amid mild weather across Canada

  Ski resorts are facing challenging conditions amid warmer weather across Canada. Blue Mountain in Ontario as of Wednesday had a dismal one out of 11 runs open.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2023
• Wild weather kills at least 10 people in 2 eastern Australian states

  Thunderstorms and strong winds have brought down more than 1,000 power lines in parts of Queensland and left 85,000 people without electricity.

  Weather

  Dec 27, 2023
• Canada’s foggy, green Christmas Day was also warmer than usual

  In late November, The Weather Network had forecasted a mild Christmas season for Ontario and Quebec, but said much colder temperatures should follow.

  Canada

  Dec 25, 2023
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• Wildfires, floods and smoke: Canada’s top 2023 weather stories

  Environment Canada unveiled its top weather stories for 2023. The presenting climatologist said human caused-climate was partially to blame and said more extreme weather will come.

  Weather

  Dec 20, 2023
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• Iceland volcanic eruption: what happened and what’s next?

  Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks. Here is a look at what happened and what may be ahead.

  World

  Dec 19, 2023
• Canada’s plant hardiness zones map ready to bloom for 1st time in 10 years

  Natural Resources Canada is hoping to release an updated version of Canada's plant hardiness zones map in 2024. The last time it was updated was in 2014.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
• Will Canada get a green Christmas this year? What to expect

  A mild winter pattern is forecast to continue from coast to coast right through the holidays, says Global News’ chief meteorologist.

  Weather

  Dec 18, 2023