Saskatchewan records 7 tornadoes in six days
Researchers with the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) have confirmed a total of seven twisters developed across Saskatchewan following a string of thunderstorms reported in late June and early July.
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Toronto snow pile continues to stand despite heat wave
The temperature might have lingered in the high 30s in Toronto for most of last week but it wasn’t enough to melt a massive pile of snow that has been sitting near Downsview Park since the winter.
Wildfire bars fans from Tour de France segment as parts of Europe sizzle again under extreme heat
A large wildfire in the south of France prompted Tour de France organizers to ban fans on Monday from attending the finale of the third stage of the cycling showpiece race.
Toronto to see break from last week’s ‘intense summer sizzle’
The intense heat and humidity felt in Toronto throughout last week will be replaced by much more “manageable” temperatures this week, CP24 Meteorologist Bill Coulter says.
This Montreal initiative is using ‘Bee Bricks’ to give local pollinators a home
A pilot project in Montreal’s Verdun borough is testing an innovative way to help declining local pollinator populations by turning building materials into habitat.
Two tornadoes touched down in Kingston, Ont. area during June 30 storm
Two tornadoes touched down in the Kingston, Ont. area last week, with one reaching wind speeds of up to 150 km/h and damaging some properties, according to researchers.
Record heat reaches the Arctic as Canada braces for another hot day
Record-breaking warmth reached parts of Nunavut and Newfoundland on Saturday as hot conditions continued across much of Canada heading into Sunday.
U.S. heat wave: 19 New Jersey deaths, many in homes without AC
New Jersey officials said Saturday that they began seeing what they believe are heat-related deaths as early as Thursday with most occurring in the central and northern parts of the state.
Ottawa councillors, MPPs call for provincial disaster funding after Canada Day rainstorm
Ottawa city councillors and local MPPs have signed an open letter calling for more assistance from the provincial government following last week’s record-breaking rainstorm.
Out-of-control wildfire near Boston Bar, B.C. exceeds 12 square kilometres
An evacuation order and accompanying alert have been issued near Boston Bar, B.C., due to an out-of-control wildfire.
Super typhoon ‘Bavi’ nears U.S. Pacific islands
Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area early Monday with maximum sustained winds of up to 280 kilometres (173 miles) per hour and gusts of 333 kmh, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
Heat warning for Toronto lifted. Here’s the forecast for the next few days.
A heat warning that’s been in effect for Toronto for five days has ended.
Feds announce $26M in clean energy funding on 17 projects in Alberta and Saskatchewan
There were more energy announcements in Calgary Saturday morning as federal energy minister Tim Hodgson announced more than $26 million to fund 17 clean energy projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations
Dangerous heat is on the guest list at every Fourth of July celebration in the region, with high temperatures in the 90s and low 100s forecast from New England into the Southeast.
Power restored in Halifax area following widespread outage during heat wave
Power has been restored to thousands of homes in the Halifax area following a widespread outage Friday evening during a heat wave.