With three months until Canadians vote in the next federal election, Green party leader Elizabeth May says her big hope for the final result is a minority government over which she can exert some influence. In fact, May thinks that…
Tag: Environment
Heat warnings in effect across Canada and the U.S.
July 20 2019 5:43pm There is stifling a heat wave sweeping across Canada and the U.S.. Some residents are feeling temperatures climb into the 40’s. As Mike Drolet reports, it could get even hotter. ‘ }); } else { var…
This Alberta wildfire season has seen most hectares burned since 1981
According to the most recent numbers, wildfires in Alberta so far this season have burned about 817,256 hectares — the largest area in 38 years. In 1981, wildfires in Alberta burned 1,357,305 hectares. READ MORE: Tough return for Paddle Prairie…
If the world keeps getting warmer, Toronto could feel like Washington, D.C., by 2050: study
If you’ve ever been to Washington, D.C., in the middle of July, you know how hot and humid the city can feel. In 30 years, this is what Toronto’s summer months could feel like. That’s according to a recent study…
Global Edmonton weather forecast: July 19
July 19 2019 8:27pm Weather specialist Phil Darlington has our seven-day weather forecast for Edmonton and the wild weather day that was Friday, July 19. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” )…
Alberta growing season: drought then too much rain
July 19 2019 8:12pm For Alberta farmers, this growing season has been a tale of two extremes – from too much rainfall to a continuing drought – and it’s impacting crop development. Tom Vernon reports. ‘ }); } else {…
Tornado warning in place briefly for Leduc County
July 19 2019 8:00pm Friday saw another full day of wild weather in central Alberta, including a tornado warning for Leduc County and thunderstorms for Edmonton. Phil Darlington has the details. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””;…
Edmonton weather forecast from K-Days
July 19 2019 7:03pm Meteorologist Jesse Beyer is providing a severe weather forecast from K-Days on Friday, July 19, 2019. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON(…
Tornado warning ends for Leduc County
July 19 2019 6:59pm An active weather afternoon for much of the Edmonton area Friday afternoon. Severe thunderstorm watches remained in place but a tornado warning was only in place a short time before being lifted. ‘ }); } else…
‘We’ve got to do our part’ to prevent right whale deaths: fisherman
As a Halifax-based company seeks input from the fishing community for a prototype of ropeless fishing gear, a New Brunswick fisherman has another idea about how to decrease the dangers to North Atlantic right whales. “People should slow down and…