Rare thunderstorm with lightning strikes wows southern B.C., causing havoc at Vancouver airport
Lightning strikes lit up the skies across B.C.’s South Coast overnight in a rare display as a severe…
Edmonton Folk Music Festival trucks in sand to thwart city’s soggy summer of rain
EDMONTON — Edmonton’s signature outdoor music festival is trucking in tonnes of sand and pumping out water to…
High winds shut down Edmonton Heritage Festival in its return to Hawrelak Park
Strong winds have forced an early shutdown for Day 2 of the Edmonton Heritage Festival. City officials announced…
Aéroports de Montréal charged with violating birds act
Aéroports de Montréal has been charged with violating federal migratory bird regulations and faces up to a $4-million…
Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes possible across Alberta, in Edmonton region Tuesday
Another day, another storm — again. It’s shaping up to be another active weather day in parts of…
News of the day: Ottawa can expect as much as 100 mm of rain; New eateries are transforming Somerset Street West; Paddling a glowing kayak on the canal after dark
It’s Tuesday, July 28. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. AS MUCH AS 100…
News of the day: Why Ottawans far from danger got a tornado warning; U of O daycare closure ‘massive disruption’ for families; Ottawa ’s new swim spots ranked
It’s Thursday, July 23. Here are today’s top stories from the Ottawa Citizen newsroom. WHY OTTAWANS FAR FROM…
Toronto under air quality warning due to wildfire smoke after city swelters in extreme heat
Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality in Toronto due to wildfire smoke after the city reached…
Severe thunderstorm, tornado watch issued for Edmonton, other parts of Alberta
Days after the Edmonton region was slammed by a summer storm, Environment Canada issued a watch Tuesday for…
Montreal is under a severe thunderstorm watch and there’s a tornado risk today
If you’ve got outdoor plans this afternoon, you might want to keep one eye on the sky. Environment…
Air quality warnings lifted for Ottawa-Gatineau region
UPDATE: Environment Canada lifted its air quality warnings for Ottawa-Gatineau and the surrounding area on Sunday afternoon. Environment…
Winnipeg Folk Festival kicks off as days of 30 C heat approach
The director of the 2026 Winnipeg Folk Festival says the event will go ahead rain or shine, as…