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The Canadian Social Survey is a quarterly national survey that collects information on a variety of social topics. For the first time, it included questions around climate change.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said residents who didn't buy flood insurance before last week's storm can still qualify for disaster aid.

Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed a tornado formed in Winnipeg during Monday's storm.

A Feb. 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) report states that "prolonged periods of extreme heat events can strain the power grid."

Environment and Climate Change Canada has dropped about 600 wooden blocks in the waters between Halifax and Sable Island and off the north coast of Cape Breton.

More than 100 millimetres of wind fell in parts of Manitoba on Monday night, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

A tornado touched down in western Manitoba on Sunday night, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Northern Tornado Project have confirmed.

Parts of Manitoba's Parkland region have seen up to 119 mm of precipitation in the past few days, according to a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

As the weather gets warmer and climate change affects how long hot and dry weather continues, more mosquitoes can complete their life cycle quicker and the population can grow.

Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'

In January 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) forecasted that 2026 'will likely be among the hottest years on record.'

Canadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.

Video shot in Esperanza Inlet on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island captured an extremely rare sighting of a long-beaked common dolphin.

The heat wave has pushed temperatures as much as 18 degrees Celsius above their seasonal average, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.

Officials say no one was injured in the derailment and no leaks or injuries were reported. Residents have since been allowed to return to their homes.

As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms — and even tornadoes.

Parts of Saskatoon lost power following thunderstorms overnight on Wednesday that downed power lines. Saskatoon Light and Power said restoring power is its "top priority."

Forecasters are predicting warm weather will last into the fall, which some farmers are hoping to take advantage of to recoup some value from their damaged fields.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is set to provide a flood response update as parts of the province continue to face intense floods and cresting waterways. 

With the recent bought of scorching temperatures hitting the Maritimes, it's raised questions of what options are available for those most vulnerable in the community.