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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Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels
Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada's summer forecast. Jennifer Smith, a warning ...
Jun 10, 2025
Cooler weather and light rain helping some provinces in battle against wildfires
PRINCE ALBERT - The Saskatchewan government is boosting support it's giving to wildfire evacuees, while officials say light rain and cooler temperatures this weekend could help keep some of the provin...
Jun 07, 2025
Flin Flon, Man., virtually deserted, thousands more evacuees expected as fires rage
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says thousands more evacuees are expected and the city of Flin Flon is virtually deserted as wildfires continue to rage in his province. Kinew told a Friday news ...
May 30, 2025
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season "will ...
May 28, 2025
Canadians warned to prepare for hurricanes regardless of how many storms are forecast
HALIFAX - As the Atlantic hurricane season is about to start, a senior Environment Canada meteorologist says experts are predicting another active year for tropical storms. But Bob Robichaud at the Ca...
May 23, 2025
Rainfall warning blankets southeast Sask. 'Be prepared for lots of rain,' meteorologist says
Grab your umbrella and brace for a soggy stretch - a rainfall warning is in place for the southeast corner of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued the warning warning on Thursday for areas in and a...
May 15, 2025 Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for areas in and around Weyburn, Wolseley, Estevan, Carlyle, and Carnduff. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Inuit village in Quebec's Far North facing 'severe' water distribution challenges
MONTREAL - Officials in Quebec's Nunavik region are raising the alarm over water shortages in the Inuit community of Puvirnituq, where a frozen pipe and persistent blizzards have left residents withou...
May 14, 2025
No tornadoes touched down on Monday, but rain and snow could hit Sask. this week
No tornadoes touched down on Monday despite a windy and stormy day, but parts of Saskatchewan might experience weather from several seasons this week. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued torn...
May 13, 2025 Several tornado alerts and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in Saskatchewan on Monday, marking an early start to storm season in the province. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
B.C.'s low snowpack, melt signal drought, raising concern for hydro power
VANCOUVER - Drier, warmer weather in much of British Columbia last month has contributed to an early melt, raising concern for widespread drought this summer, the province's latest snowpack and water ...
May 12, 2025
Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia's backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it f...
Apr 23, 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...