Beryl's remnants bring summer soaker to Ontario and Quebec with 50+mm of rain possible
The Weather Network's meteorologist Nicole Karkic has the latest forecast for thunderstorms today, and the the rainfall outlook for Ontario and Quebec.
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CBCWildfire that roared into Jasper was a wall of fast-moving flame, says fire official
One of two wildfires threatening the historic resort town raged into Jasper Wednesday, consuming homes and businesses in a wall of flame. The wildfire, whipped into a firestorm by intense winds, burned with such intensity and speed, it sent plumes of ash and flames shooting hundreds of feet into the air. James Eastham, a Parks Canada wildfire information officer, said firefighters were faced with a wall of flame that proved impossible to contain. "Fire behaviour was intense," Eastham said in an
- The Canadian Press
Jasper evacuees forced into B.C. to flee fires told to make U-turn to Alberta for aid
EDMONTON — Thousands of wildfire evacuees forced from Jasper National Park into British Columbia along smoke-choked mountain roads Monday were directed Tuesday to make a wide U-turn and head home if they needed a place to stay.
- The Weather Network
Raised threat for severe weather in Ontario, Quebec includes tornado risk
Heads-up if you're going to be spending time outdoors on Wednesday in southern Ontario and Quebec, as there will be a potential for some folks to get a dose of severe weather.
- The Weather Network
Severe storms return to Ontario, Quebec with more rain and a tornado risk
Severe thunderstorm threat returns to parts of Ontario and Quebec through Wednesday, with heavy rain, strong winds, and a tornado risk all on the table. Stay alert to the changing conditions
- Global News
Evacuation order issued for wildfire northwest of Calgary
Crews continue to battle an out-of-control wildfire northwest of Calgary. An evacuation order was put in place for portions of the MD of Bighorn and while conditions have been favorable, the fire is yet to be contained. Michael King reports.
- CBC
Ball python spotted in Kananaskis Country prompts warning
A warning has been issued in Kananaskis Country after a 1.5-metre-long ball python was spotted in Bow Valley Provincial Park on the past weekend.The large snake, which is native to Africa, is not venomous. However, Alberta Parks officials say they can be a threat to wild animals and small pets, as well as a problem for ecosystems and biodiversity in the province.Officials say the serpent was spotted "well away from campgrounds and facilities." They are asking anyone who sees the snake to call Ka
- The Canadian Press
Sections of DVP, Lakeshore briefly flooded again after Toronto rainfall
TORONTO — Sections of Toronto roadways, inundated by a major storm last week, briefly flooded again on Wednesday after heavy rain drenched the city and much of southern Ontario.
- The Canadian Press
Monday breaks the record for the hottest day ever on Earth
Driven by oceans that won't cool down, an unseasonably warm Antarctica and worsening climate change, Earth's record hot streak dialed up this week, making Sunday, then Monday, the hottest days humans have measured, according to the European climate service.
- The Weather Network
Intense heat moves east on the Prairies as rain helps fire stricken Alberta
Severe thunderstorm risk to hit Alberta as heat finally decreases in the province
- The Canadian Press
Battle to keep historic town wet and safe, as B.C. fire tally surges, homes destroyed
BARKERVILLE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The British Columbia gold rush town of Barkerville is drenched, both from overnight rains and sprinklers dousing its timber buildings, some more than 150 years old.
- The Weather Network
Storm threat develops on Prairies once more, tornado threat renews
Alberta contends with another day of severe thunderstorm opportunity on Thursday, with beneficial rains for the wildfires, while parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba deal with a period of extreme heat
- BBC
Ancient three-eyed reptiles get new home at Chester Zoo
Tuataras are one of the world’s oldest surviving species and lived on Earth before the dinosaurs.
- The Canadian Press
A typhoon kills 3 as it nears Taiwan. It killed 13 in the Philippines, where people plead for rescue
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A typhoon killed three people in Taiwan as it approached the island on Wednesday, while people trapped by rising floodwaters in the Philippines called for help in the Southeast Asian nation where at least 13 died.
- The Weather Network
Heavy rain, storms slice through Atlantic Canada Thursday
A cold front slicing through Atlantic Canada will bring heavy rains and thunderstorms to the Maritime provinces on Thursday, before setting its sights on Newfoundland Friday
- Reuters
Devastating wildfire burns down part of western Canadian tourist town
Jasper is in the middle of mountainous Jasper National Park, in the province of Alberta. The town and the park, which draw more than 2 million tourists a year, were evacuated on Monday, when officials estimated there were up to 10,000 people in the town and a further 15,000 visitors in the park. "There is no denying that this is the worst nightmare for any community," Alberta premier Danielle Smith told reporters, while choking back tears.
- BBC
Famous Rockies resort of Jasper on fire as thousands flee
There has been "significant loss" in the national park's township because of the blaze.
- CBC
Residents of Silverton, B.C., ordered to leave due to wildfire
Silverton residents have been ordered to leave the B.C. village due to an advancing wildfire. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) issued the order Wednesday evening for the village of around 200 people, which is located by Slocan Lake and the Valhalla Provincial Park in southeast B.C., in response to the Aylwin Creek fire. The order also covers 17 surrounding addresses in Electoral Area H. The village is located around 150 km east of Kelowna in southeast B.C.Silverton Mayor Tanya Go
- CNN Business
The British monarchy steps up efforts to go green with solar panels on palaces and biofuel-powered Bentleys
King Charles III was a champion of environmental causes long before he ascended to the British throne. And, fittingly, in the first full year of his reign, the British monarchy introduced a slew of measures to tackle its rising carbon emissions.
- The Canadian Press
Tropical Storm Bud forms in the Eastern Pacific, off the coast of Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Bud has formed in the Eastern Pacific off the coast of Mexico.
- CNN
Famed national park evacuated in Canada as fires threaten the area
Dangerous wildfires forced a town and a major national park in Canada’s Alberta Province to evacuate overnight Monday.