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• Stifling school: Good for ‘morale’ to be let out early, says N.B. student

  As humidex values reach 40 C across New Brunswick, many schools across the province dismissed classes early on Thursday to ease comfortability for students as a heat wave persists.

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• Renters may face higher risk of death in extreme heat, StatCan study shows

  Deaths in Canada's 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, Statistics Canada study says.

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  Jun 20
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• Tropical storm Alberto forms near Mexico, 1st to be named this year

  Alberto, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and some flooding along the coasts of Texas and Mexico, is expected to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday.

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  Jun 19
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• More than 550 Hajj pilgrims die as intense heat wave grips Saudi Arabia

  Temperatures in Saudi Arabia have soared upwards of 50 C in recent days, leaving pilgrims to suffer on the hajj.

  World

  Jun 19
• The heat wave will ease by Friday – but not for southern Ontario

  An oppressive heat wave continued to blanket Central and Southern Ontario, southern Quebec and much of the Atlantic provinces on Wednesday. 

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  Jun 19
• Cities warm up ‘like stones in a sauna’ during a heat wave. Can that change?

  Experts say city and suburb dwellers have it much worse than their counterparts living in the countryside, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as ‘urban heat island effect.'

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Could the heat wave cause power outages? How Canadians can prepare

  As an intense heat wave is expected in central Canada this week, experts are warning about increasing pressures on the country’s electricity systems.

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  Jun 17
• Don’t have AC? How to stay cool in the looming heat wave

  With many parts of Canada entering a 'prolonged heat event' on Monday, many will be asking whether it’s time to invest in an air conditioning unit.

  Canada

  Jun 17
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• ‘Dangerously hot and humid’ weather to hit southern Ontario, Quebec

  Southern Ontario and parts of Quebec are under a heat warning as 'dangerously hot and humid' weather conditions are expected for most of the week, Environment Canada said

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  Jun 17
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• Florida begins cleanup after severe floods: ‘Cars littered everywhere’

  Forecasters say the strong, persistent storms that dumped up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) in southern parts of Florida appear to have passed.

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  Jun 14
• Ontario crews out in ‘full force’ after thousands lose power following storms

  On Thursday, several tornado warnings were issued in Ontario due to severe thunderstorms. The aftermath has led to power outages throughout the province.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Dengue fever is on the rise in Europe. Should Canadian travellers worry?

  The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention pointed to the Asian tiger mosquito, setting up shop in at least 13 European countries, as the likely cause of the spread.

  Canada

  Jun 13
• Ontario is now Canada’s tornado hot spot — and the season is getting longer

  Data released last month from the Northern Tornadoes Project shows that between 1991 and 2020, Ontario had the most tornadoes per year, surpassing Saskatchewan.

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  Jun 12
• Canada braces for above-normal wildfire risk in June, July

  Canada is in a much better place than it was last year, but there is a risk of 'above-normal' fire activity in the coming months, officials warned Wednesday.

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  Jun 12
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• Could cloud seeding help Canada fight wildfires?

  Some experts say cloud seeding has the potential to mitigate wildfires, but more research is needed to evaluate how viable and effective it can be in the future.

  Environment

  Jun 12
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• Wildfire that forced Fort Nelson evacuation now ‘under control,’ officials say

  The wildfire that forced 4,700 people to leave their homes in Fort Nelson, B.C., is now listed as "under control. "

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  Jun 10
• Alberta records 5 tornadoes in 1 day

  Alberta recorded five EF0 tornadoes in one afternoon on Monday, June 3, 2024. They all occurred in central Alberta, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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  Jun 7
• What are ‘wet-bulb’ temperatures — and why can they be so deadly?

  Humans lose about 80 per cent of heat through sweating, but when both the humidity and air temperatures are high, it's harder to shed that heat. 

  Health

  Jun 5
• UN head warns of ‘climate hell’ as May sets temperature record

  The UN's secretary general warned of "climate hell" on Wednesday as two new reports show that the planet may warm above the 1.5 C threshold once hoped to be kept at or under.

  Canada

  Jun 5
• U.S. heat domes could have stormy impacts in Canada. What to expect this summer

  Heat domes can be deadly, as in 2021 when one caused hundreds of deaths in B.C. They can also impact the weather of other regions, creating stormy conditions.

  Canada

  Jun 5
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• Another northern lights show? That giant sunspot is back and it’s flaring

  Impressive auroras might be back on the menu as huge solar flares and potential coronal mass ejections erupt toward Earth, once again.

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  May 30
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• What can Canada expect this summer? ‘Bet’ on the heat, forecasts say

  Whether you're in B.C., Atlantic Canada, Ontario or the Northwest Territories, forecasters say you're likely to see a warm summer, but that could come with some risks.

  Canada

  May 29
• Delhi heat wave hits all-time temperature high of 52.9C

  India's capitol has been gripped by extreme heat conditions, recording an all-time high temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

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  May 29
• ‘Absolutely crazy’: Residents reeling after tornado touches down in southwestern Quebec

  Environment Canada confirmed 'the first tornado of the season' in Quebec occurred around 5:30 p.m. Monday near Rigaud.

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  May 28