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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some schools were closed due to power outages and the Halifax Transit ferries briefly suspended service during a wind and rainstorm Thursday. Wind and rain warnings are in effect for most of the province, with up to 20 millimetres of rain and …
Read More »As the wind blows: Why a massive winter blast in New York state gave Ontario a pass
As a winter storm hits parts of western New York state, those living in southern Ontario might wonder why it isn’t making its way up north. It all comes down to how the wind blows, says Global News’ chief meteorologist, Anthony Farnell. “It has everything to do with that wind …
Read More »BC Ferries cancels northern sailings over mechanical issue, ‘hurricane-force winds’ – BC
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 24, 2023 7:20 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size BC Ferries says it is cancelling sailings to and from Prince Rupert until Dec. 28 due to an engine issue coupled with forecasted “hurricane-force winds.” The company says it had to …
Read More »Ford government to add new wind, solar generation 5 years after cancelling contracts
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Five years after the Ford government ripped up renewable energy contracts, the province’s electricity operator is set to once again turn to wind and solar projects to fill Ontario’s growing power gap. The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which manages the province’s …
Read More »Toronto, parts of Ontario hit by more thunderstorms
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Parts of southern Ontario faced more stormy weather on Monday. Environment Canada issued a series of watches and warnings across much of the Greater Toronto Area and eastern Ontario on Monday afternoon. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Toronto and parts …
Read More »‘Nickle-sized hail’: Severe thunderstorm warning ends for Toronto
Environment Canada issued a warning for Toronto after 2 p.m. on Sunday, warning of very strong winds, nickel-sized hail and potentially heavy rain. News Source link
Read More »Ontario to seek new wind, solar power to help ease coming electricity supply crunch
Ontario is working toward filling all of the province’s quickly growing electricity needs with emissions-free sources, including a plan to secure new renewable generation, but isn’t quite ready to commit to a moratorium on natural gas. Energy Minister Todd Smith announced Monday a strategy to prepare the grid for 2030 …
Read More »Blowing snow, strong winds leads to highway closures in Manitoba
The weather has taken a turn and the blowing snow and strong winds have resulted in highway closures across parts of Southern Manitoba. News Source link
Read More »Toronto under wind warning with gusts up to 90 km/h expected – Toronto
The City of Toronto is under a wind warning warning with winds of up to 90 km/h expected on Saturday. Environment Canada issued the warning for “strong winds”. The weather agency said westerly winds gusting up to 90 km/h are expected due to a strong cold front from Saturday morning …
Read More »Strong winds expected in parts of Ontario due to cold front
Environment Canada says a cold front causing strong winds is making its way across southern Ontario Saturday morning. Environment Canada advisories for southern and eastern Ontario and parts of northern Ontario warn that winds with gusts up to 90 kilometres per hour are expected, including in the Greater Toronto Area, …
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