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Groans of dismay can be heard across Southern and Eastern Ontario, as summer-like temperatures that brought-record breaking heat to October come to an end. As the clouds roll in and mercury plummets heading into Thanksgiving weekend, many are already predicting a shift in their mental well-being. “When it is cold …
Read More »Ontario could see record-breaking heat, rich red foliage as October arrives
The calendar may state October on Sunday but it’ll feel more like August in Ontario as a ridge of high pressure is expected to sit over the area, leading to a string of hot days across the province. Typically, the daily high this time of year ranges between the mid- …
Read More »SaskEnergy rates set to decrease as weather gets colder
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan residents could see their SaskEnergy bill go down by almost eight per cent heading into October. The province approved SaskEnergy’s commodity rate decrease of 24.5 per cent and said starting on Oct. 1, the rate adjustment will result in an overall …
Read More »Hurricane Lee: Latest track says storm could hit Nova Scotia early Sunday
The latest track from the Canadian Hurricane Centre suggests Hurricane Lee could strike Nova Scotia early Sunday morning. The track shows Lee making landfall in southwestern Nova Scotia as a post-tropical storm around 3 a.m. that day, though the Atlantic provinces will likely feel its impacts through rain, wind and …
Read More »September scorcher: Montreal could feel as hot as 42 C, heat warnings issued
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A warm and muggy air mass descending on Quebec prompted a heat warning by Environment Canada and the closure of a handful of schools after the long weekend. The public weather agency says the balmy temperatures are “affecting much of the province” …
Read More »Sweltering heat expected to impact many parts of Ontario, warning issued
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents in central and southern Ontario are in for a hot few days as a heat warning blankets a large section of the province Tuesday. Environment Canada has issued the heat warning, which is expected to last until Wednesday in some areas. …
Read More »Winnipeg embraces final summer fling as Labour Day weekend marks back-to-school countdown – Winnipeg
Winnipeggers are embracing their final summer celebrations as Labour Day weekend marks the back-to-school countdown for many and brought lots of heat and crowds to the city’s local parks. On Saturday afternoon the temperature climbed up to 36 degrees and many flocked to pools and shaded parks to enjoy a …
Read More »Summer holidays end on a hot one for southern Manitoba with weekend highs in the 30s – Winnipeg
The Labour Day long weekend is seen by many Manitobans as summer’s last gasp, before schools reopen and fall starts to settle in. And according to Environment Canada meteorologist Robyn Dyck, this upcoming weekend will pack a punch where summer heat is concerned. Dyck told 680 CJOB’s The Start that the …
Read More »Northeastern parts of Winnipeg ravaged by short, powerful storm – Winnipeg
A short but powerful storm moved through Winnipeg Thursday evening, hammering areas like Transcona, North and East Kildonan, and Garden City with rain, strong winds and, in some cases, golf ball-sized hail. The intense weather led to downed trees, broken windows and other debris, and as of Friday morning, there …
Read More »Poor air quality from wildfires prompts 41 alerts in B.C.
Descrease article font size Increase article font size During unprecedented wildfires and the B.C. state of emergency, people throughout the province are being advised to stay safe from the effects of poor air quality after 41 air quality statements were put in effect in central and southern regions. Alerts from Environment …
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