Severe weather parameters move into southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario Thursday. Chance for funnel clouds near Saskatchewan-Manitoba border but it isn't associated with tornado risk. High storm energy and wind shear environment could produce large hail. #MBstorm #ONstorm

Promising iceberg season possible in Newfoundland and Labrador - The Weather Network Tour operators in Newfoundland and Labrador are anticipating a 'bumper season' for iceberg viewing this year. The Weather Network spoke to Capt. Barry Rogers for a preview of the upcoming season.

Tour operators in Newfoundland and Labrador are anticipating a "bumper season" for iceberg viewing this year. @natetwn.bsky.social spoke to Capt. Barry Rogers for a preview of the upcoming season. #NLwx
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Greater Sudbury mayor declares state of emergency due to flooding risk - The Weather Network Local conservation authority says water levels to keep rising over the next two weeks

Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre said declaring state of emergency is precautionary measure that gives the city tools it can use such as mobilizing @redcrosscanada.bsky.social. Water levels to keep rising over next two weeks. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Earth Day's 'rallying cry' theme urges folks to take back their future - The Weather Network To mark this year's Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22, the organizer is encouraging people across the globe to "reclaim their voice, their rights, and their future."

Tomorrow is #EarthDay. 2025 didn't yield much improvement for #climate across globe. @earthdayorg.bsky.social said it featured "extraordinary, environmental retrenchment" as a result of sweeping policy changes from the U.S. that showed very little progress. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...

Canada saw its first 30 C temperature of 2026 in Lytton, B.C., on Monday. Several communities in B.C.’s Interior also experienced temperatures more than 10°C above seasonal averages on Monday. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social with the story. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

City of Calgary’s golf course gates set to swing open Tuesday - The Weather Network It's time to dust off the golf clubs in Calgary! While local golfers can enjoy the start of the season on Tuesday, a major winter storm is forecast for other parts of the Prairies. Get the full report on the opening day for city courses.

It's time to dust off golf clubs in Calgary. While local golfers can enjoy start of the season on Tuesday, a major winter storm is forecast for other parts of the Prairies. A report on opening day for @calgary.ca @cityofcalgarygolf.bsky.social courses. #ABwx
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When does Canada usually see its first tornado of the year? Canada’s severe weather season is quietly approaching, and after analyzing nearly a decade of confirmed tornado reports, @50shadesofvan.bsky.social wanted to spot the trends. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Japan tsunami warning ended after 7.7M quake, no reports of casualties, damage - The Weather Network There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, Japan's top government spokesperson Minoru Kihara told a news conference as night fell in the capital Tokyo.

Tsunami warning lifted. A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of #Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves of up to three metres (10 feet) were expected. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Quebec municipalities deal with flooding, some residents evacuated from homes - The Weather Network 62 residences in Lanaudière and Laurentians flooded Sunday morning

62 residences in Lanaudière and Laurentians flooded Sunday morning. As of noon Sunday, 19 waterways were under flood watch, with moderate flooding reported in seven areas and minor floods in 28 other locations, according to government data. #MeteoQC www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

'Ready to ignite': Risks of burning grass outweigh perceived benefits, warns DNR - The Weather Network Forest protection manager encourages opting for safer alternatives

The risk of inadvertently starting a #wildfire when burning grass to deal with ticks, improve soil quality, or remove weeds and dead foliage outweighs any perceived benefits, warns @nsgov.bsky.social's manager of forest protection. #NSwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

How this university is preventing invasive spongy moths from spreading - The Weather Network Invasive spongy moths cause billions of dollars in damage annually. The Weather Network met with Richard Hamelin as he unveils a new technology that creates a DNA fingerprint to trace the origin of these pests, providing a crucial defence for Canada's vital ecosystems.

The @weathernetwork.bsky.social's Mia Gordon met with @forestry.ubc.ca's Richard Hamelin as he unveils a new technology that creates a DNA fingerprint to trace the origin of the invasive spongy moth, providing a crucial defence for Canada's vital ecosystems. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/natu...

Why some hurricane names like Arthur resurface - The Weather Network Arthur has been placed back on the hurricane name list for 2026. The Weather Network takes a look back at the fury of Hurricane Arthur in 2014, which, despite not being retired, left a trail of uprooted trees, damaged homes, and widespread power outages in Atlantic Canada.

#Arthur has been placed back on the Atlantic hurricane name list for 2026. @natetwn.bsky.social takes a look back at the fury of Hurricane Arthur in 2014. Arthur left a trail of uprooted trees, damaged homes, and widespread power outages in Atlantic Canada. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Flood warnings in Ontario's cottage country as warmth, rainfall hits locales - The Weather Network Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound district under flood warning, some parts of Ont., declaring states of emergency

Minden Hills has been under a state of emergency since Tuesday. Flooding has made it into people's homes, shut down roads and prompted the town to turn its local arena and community space into an evacuation centre. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Ontario’s new Species Conservation Act raises concerns about oversight, habitat protection | CBC News There are concerns about how the provincial government has overhauled its protections for species at risk. As of March 30, Ontario has repealed the Endangered Species Act and replaced it with the Spec...

Gerardo Reyes, an associate professor in sustainability sciences and biology at @lakeheaduniversity.bsky.social, says the shift toward self-reporting will diminish oversight and increase the risk of underreporting environmental impacts. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

A powerful spring storm brings a blast of winter back to the Prairies, with some areas in Alberta and Saskatchewan expecting 15-30 cm, and locally up to 40 cm. Calgary could see 20-30 cm. #ABstorm #SKstorm #MBstorm www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

With water levels expected to rise, Montreal prepares for potential flooding - The Weather Network No flooding reported yet, city spokesperson says

The City of Montreal has launched a flood response plan, as forecasts indicate rising water levels in the coming days, requiring increased vigilance. No flooding reported, yet, city spokesperson says. #QCstorm #MeteoQC www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

The summer signal Canada isn’t expecting: How El Niño may split our summer in two - The Weather Network Canada's 2026 summer sneak peek is here, and it features a signal Canada isn’t expecting.

Most Canadians hear rumblings of #ElNiño and instinctively think endless summer warmth is on the horizon. But the real story this year may not be about how hot Canada gets. It may be about where the heat fails to show up. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Stay alert, southern Ontario. A line of nocturnal thunderstorms is expected Tuesday overnight into Wednesday morning. Main threats include frequent lightning and heavy downpours, and the possibility of small or large hail in some locales. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Minor, 4.0-magnitude earthquake near the Ontario-Quebec border. Its epicentre was 19 kilometres north-northeast of Shawville, Que. It registered at a depth of 10 kilometres. #MeteoQC #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Snow to help buffer against threat of spring wildfires in N.L. but summer still risky, say scientists - The Weather Network Climate change “100%” playing role, says forest ecologist Anthony Taylor

Snow lingering across Newfoundland and Labrador is a good sign for those worried about the possibility of spring fires, but scientists say it’s too early to say if there will be another historic wildfire season this summer. @discoverunb.bsky.social #NLwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

280 km/h: Meet Super Typhoon Sinlaku, world's strongest storm in 2026 so far - The Weather Network Follow the track of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, a massive storm in the Pacific Ocean with a wind gust hitting 280 km/h. We detail its projected path towards the Northern Mariana Islands and the threat of severe flooding from extreme rainfall

Follow track of Super Typhoon #Sinlaku, a massive storm in the Pacific with a wind gust hitting 280 km/h. We detail its projected path towards Northern Mariana Islands and threat of severe flooding from extreme rainfall. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

But there is a note of caution from Angert.
"We know that not every species will be able to do this. Just because these wildflowers were able to sort of rescue themselves through adaptation...there are still a lot of species that are vulnerable and probably don't have the raw material to do this."

"This really is a remarkable resilience that these wildflowers showed. It is really resilient to the kinds of events that are going to be more and more likely to happen, more frequently, as #ClimateChange continues," @ubcbotany.bsky.social's Amy Angert told me.

An 'evolutionary rescue’ helps this wild plant rebound from drought - The Weather Network New research says the scarlet monkeyflower can adapt to and make a recovery from extreme drought events, offering hope of a boost in conservation efforts to help declining or threatened species.

New study from @ubcbotany.bsky.social @cornelluniversity.bsky.social researchers says the scarlet monkeyflower can adapt to and make a recovery from extreme drought, offering hope of a boost in conservation efforts to help declining or threatened species.
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Here are the best times to prune your trees this year - The Weather Network Want to keep your trees looking their best? Here's a guide on what to prune and when.

Pruning your trees at the right time of year will help them flourish and avoid exposure to deadly diseases. Here's an easy guide to help you decide when to break out the garden shears and pruners. @burlington.ca www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Study finds hidden lake network beneath Arctic glaciers as climate change accelerates - The Weather Network The discovery could reshape how scientists understand glacier loss in Canada's Arctic

Researchers have identified 37 subglacial lakes beneath glaciers in Canada's #Arctic, 35 of them previously unknown, revealing a hidden water system that could help scientists better understand how glaciers move and lose ice. @uwaterloo.ca www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/clim...

Spring in southern Ontario is showing its volatile side this week with multiple weather systems rolling through, potentially bringing significant rainfall totals (75 mm to 100 mm for some) and thunderstorms. #ONstorm #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

B.C. snowpack reveals sharp divide ahead of the spring melt - The Weather Network We break down the April snowpack levels in British Columbia, highlighting a significant divide across the province. While some regions are near normal, others face serious deficits, raising concerns about future water levels and the summer wildfire risk.

April snowpack levels in B.C. show a significant divide across the province. While some regions are near normal, others face serious deficits, raising concerns about future water levels and the #wildfire risk. @50shadesofvan.bsky.social story. #BCwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Tough winter conditions could impact grape harvest as Ontario wine booms - The Weather Network Lake Erie North Shore likely hit hardest, but winemakers say industry is resilient

Farmers are used to addressing the challenges of Ontario's cold, snowy winters, but the longer-lasting deep freezes the last few months pose a risk for the vines. This comes at a time when Ontario wine sales are skyrocketing amid the U.S. trade war. #ONwx www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...

Are your allergies acting up? A delayed start to warm weather could lead to a pollen explosion across Canada. We detail the outlook for this spring, and reveal which community has had it the worst so far. www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weat...