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Western Canada heat wave to stretch into Saskatchewan, then Manitoba
A blistering heat wave is moving across Western Canada, pushing record temperatures and the threat of wildfires into Saskatchewan today. Environment Canada meteorologist Jennifer Smith says a ridge of...
Jul 09, 2024
Scorching summer heat hits Canada, but won't touch records set by the 2021 heat dome
Sweltering temperatures stretching from British Columbia to the Ontario border has prompted hundreds of heat warnings, but it's not as intense at the deadly 2021 heat dome in B.C., says a national war...
Jul 08, 2024
Heat and smoke warnings blanket Sask., high temps to continue all week
Saskatchewan can expect to start a week of very warm weather with a hot, smoky day. Air quality advisories from Environment Canada covered much of the province on Monday, while heat warnings were in e...
Jul 08, 2024 Saskatchewan is starting what's expected to be a very hot week with air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Heat records tumble in B.C. as forecast brings new wildfire concerns
VANCOUVER - It was so hot on Sunday in Cache Creek, B.C., that only a "big, cold shower" could bring relief, Chandrika Dasi said. She works at the Historic Hat Creek Ranch and lives on site in a cabin...
Jul 08, 2024
Heat warnings expand in British Columbia as heat wave intensifies
VANCOUVER - A heat wave has settled in, bringing scorching temperatures across more than 40 regions in British Columbia. But, the extreme heat - and a warning from Environment Canada - isn't deterring...
Jul 07, 2024
Environment Canada issues widespread warnings as intense heat wave settles over B.C.
VANCOUVER - More than two dozen regions in British Columbia are under warnings as a heat wave expected to push temperatures into the low 40s in the coming days settles over much of the province. Envir...
Jul 06, 2024
Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat
VANCOUVER - Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of coastal British Columbia as the province braces for a heat wave. The weather agency says a ...
Jul 04, 2024
Funnel cloud advisories issued for east-central Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has seen a few tornadoes so far this season, and more could be on the way on Thursday. Funnel cloud advisories from Environment Canada went into effect on Thursday morning across large pa...
Jul 04, 2024 The alerts on Thursday covered large parts of east-central Saskatchewan. (650 CKOM file photo)
Crop development falling behind after rainy end to June: Crop Report
Crop, pasture and hay conditions are generally in good shape in Saskatchewan, but rain and hail caused issues in some areas and crop development is behind due to cool temperatures. That's according to...
Jul 04, 2024 Many Saskatchewan producers are hoping for warmer weather in the weeks ahead, while others are still in need of rain. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Chefs mourn for B.C.'s peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout
VANCOUVER - Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat B.C. peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer. Maybe a salad? "They play so nicely togeth...
Jul 04, 2024
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