Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday
QUBEC - Up to 75 millimetres of rain fell over two hours in parts of the Quebec City area on Thursday when severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec. Environment Canada says the storms caused ...
Jul 18, 2025
Environment Canada heat warnings remain in effect from Ontario to Newfoundland
Parts of southeastern Canada are no longer under a heat warning today but a large stretch of the country will continue to see scorching temperatures. Environment Canada says some parts of Ontario and ...
Jul 17, 2025
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher
OTTAWA - 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 Univers...
Jul 16, 2025
Days of wet weather may end in some parts of Manitoba fighting fires
WINNIPEG - Thousands of Manitobans remain out of their home communities due to wildfires. With recent cooler weather - accompanied by rain in some areas - there was no word of additional evacuations a...
Jul 15, 2025
Smoke-filled weekend ahead on the prairies: Environment Canada
There's a smoky weekend ahead for people on the prairies. As wildfires continue to rage in the north, smoke is being pushed down south. Read more: Sask. wildfire response sparks talk of class-action l...
Jul 11, 2025 Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert are all expected to reach a 9 or higher on the air quality index on Friday. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
More warm weather ahead in Saskatchewan, but rain still in short supply
Many parts of Saskatchewan can expect some warm weather in the days ahead. David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said the weather has been bouncing back and forth lately, and t...
Jul 07, 2025 Climatologist David Phillips said the summer has been warmer than normal across the country. (980 CJME file photo)
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate
OTTAWA - An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric vehicle mandate, instead suggesting that politicians should be helping to put more EVs on the road...
Jul 06, 2025
'Slow road': Kronau farmer still unsure if family can return home after tornado damage
It's been a long two weeks for Barrett Eberle, along with his three-year-old daughter Prim and dog Sully. On June 19, a tornado ripped through their home just outside of Kronau, 28 kilometres southeas...
Jul 06, 2025 A tornado ripped through Barrett Eberle's home on June 19, 2025. It left his home with extensive damages. A majority of windows in the home are smashed, debris is scattered across the home and heavy equipment even took flight and suffered damages. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Wildfire smoke to roll into southern Sask., no tornadoes reported in 'powerful storm'
Smoky skies are expected to roll into southern Saskatchewan this weekend. Environment Canada is calling for smoke in Regina on Saturday. While Saskatoon is not calling for smoke as of Friday morning, ...
Jul 04, 2025 Environment Canada expects smoke in Regina on Saturday, with Saskatoon also likely to see hazy skies as well. (980 CJME file photo)
Wheel fell off RCMP trailer, sparking Lytton, B.C., fire that triggered evacuations
Mounties say a out-of-control wildfire that has triggered evacuations near Lytton, B.C., was caused when a wheel fell off an RCMP trailer in a "tremendously unfortunate" incident. Staff Sgt. Kris Clar...
Jul 03, 2025
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...