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Floods and wildfires mark Canada's 2025, but what about drought?
Plenty of rainfall events have tipped the precipitation scales in parts of Canada, but there are several locales that have missed out on them and are sitting on the dry side of things at the moment ...
After a week of dire air quality, an Ontario tech company works to update emergency alerts
Experts are trying to refine emergency alerts, as the GTA experienced some of the worst air quality in the world this week. Data released by the Ontario-based community platform Nextdoor showed that ...
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development ...
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate, McGill research centre says
The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada's mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University ...
Canada's National Observer18h
'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire heat and smoke force camps, daycares to adjust
Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and poor air quality caused by wildfire ...
Power restored to 6 northwestern Ontario First Nations after 4-day outages due to wildfires
Power has been restored to half a dozen First Nations in northwestern Ontario after a series of hydro poles along the Wataynikaneyap Power line were damaged by wildfires on Saturday. Here's how the ...
Pressure grows on Ford government for amendments to councillor removal plan
In the spring, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing reintroduced legislation first proposed in December to increase accountability and consequences for municipal councils.
HISTORIC FLOODS: Skies opened up to leave parts of Mississauga underwater one year ago
July 16, 2024 began much like any other summer day where thunderstorms were on the horizon in Mississauga and across the Greater Toronto Area. It was a Tuesday morning, one year ago today, and weather ...
Canada's National Observer22h
More legal battles likely as First Nations launch first lawsuit against new federal, provincial laws
Legal experts say the federal and Ontario governments’ refusal to consult on new legislation to fast-track mines and major infrastructure has left Indigenous communities with no other option and more ...
The Canadian Press on MSN6h
First Nations leaders have low expectations for progress at meeting with Carney
Many First Nations leaders say their expectations are low for the meeting planned on Thursday with Prime Minister Mark Carney and are warning it should not be seen as the full and fair consultation ...
The Independent12h
Environment Canada Issues Rainfall Warning
Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Heavy rainfall in combination with other weather factors, such as hail, wind and ...