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People walk in Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, Que. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. The customary reds, oranges and yellows of the trees, marking the arrival of fall, may have appeared early this year, or not at all. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Canada’s dramatic summer weather has altered the fall colours: researchers

In Nova Scotia, dull brown has replaced the vibrant hues usually seen this time of year in much of the province

People walk in Saint-Benoit-du-Lac, Que. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. The customary reds, oranges and yellows of the trees, marking the arrival of fall, may have appeared early this year, or not at all. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Parts of Quebec are subject to rainfall warnings as Environment Canada forecasts some areas could receive up to 70 millimetres of additional rain between today and tomorrow.(File photo)

Parts of Quebec under rainfall warning; localized flooding in Montreal

Between 40 and 70 mm of rain expected in much of the central part of the province: Environment Canada

Parts of Quebec are subject to rainfall warnings as Environment Canada forecasts some areas could receive up to 70 millimetres of additional rain between today and tomorrow.(File photo)
Environment Canada forecasts are calling for near-record temperatures in British Columbia this Thanksgiving weekend, with highs up to 10 degrees above normal in many areas of the northeast, the central and southern Interior, Kootenay, Okanagan and south coast. Albert Huynh cools off in the frigid Lynn Creek water as Leanne Opuyes, left, laughs in North Vancouver, B.C., on Monday, June 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. records could fall as forecast calls for warm Thanksgiving

It could be 26 C in Port Alberni on Saturday: Environment Canada

Environment Canada forecasts are calling for near-record temperatures in British Columbia this Thanksgiving weekend, with highs up to 10 degrees above normal in many areas of the northeast, the central and southern Interior, Kootenay, Okanagan and south coast. Albert Huynh cools off in the frigid Lynn Creek water as Leanne Opuyes, left, laughs in North Vancouver, B.C., on Monday, June 28, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
This satellite image provided by NOAA on Monday, Oct. 2 2023 shows Tropical Storm Philippe, center right. Philippe is threatening to unleash heavy rains and flash flooding in the Leeward Islands on Monday before eventually recurving out into the central Atlantic where it could gain hurricane status around midweek, forecasters say. (NOAA via AP)

Tropical Storm Philippe drenches Bermuda en route to Atlantic Canada and New England

The outer bands of Tropical Storm Philippe lashed Bermuda on Friday as…

This satellite image provided by NOAA on Monday, Oct. 2 2023 shows Tropical Storm Philippe, center right. Philippe is threatening to unleash heavy rains and flash flooding in the Leeward Islands on Monday before eventually recurving out into the central Atlantic where it could gain hurricane status around midweek, forecasters say. (NOAA via AP)
A pedestrian carries an umbrella as light rain falls in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of British Columbia’s coast ahead of a storm expected Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Drought makes B.C. more vulnerable than usual to first fall storm

Wind and rain hitting the coast, drier conditions continue in wildfire-stricken north

A pedestrian carries an umbrella as light rain falls in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for much of British Columbia’s coast ahead of a storm expected Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
People look on as athletes participate in the Head and Tail of the Gorge rowing event in Victoria, B.C., on Saturday, October 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Autumn expected to dawn cool and damp in drought-plagued B.C.

Clouds and showers are expected to sweep across the south coast, heavy rain arrives Monday

People look on as athletes participate in the Head and Tail of the Gorge rowing event in Victoria, B.C., on Saturday, October 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
A woman types on a laptop on a train in New Jersey on May 18, 2021. The Weather Network and MétéoMédia still can’t send weather alerts through push notifications from its app following a “malicious cyberattack” on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jenny Kane

Weather app down, emergency alerts working after ‘malicious cyberattack’

4 days after Weather Network hit, some Canadian systems still not functioning

A woman types on a laptop on a train in New Jersey on May 18, 2021. The Weather Network and MétéoMédia still can’t send weather alerts through push notifications from its app following a “malicious cyberattack” on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Jenny Kane
A person walks along the boardwalk under an umbrella during a rainy day in West Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec.27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Fall chill for Canada will ease to mild December: Weather Network

Drier fall expected in British Columbia, at least until the mid-point of the season

A person walks along the boardwalk under an umbrella during a rainy day in West Vancouver, Tuesday, Dec.27, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
The Walroy Lake wildfire sits at 794 hectares going into Wednesday, Aug. 23 and continues to display low fire activity. (Mark Rogers/Facebook)

Feelings of elation as Walroy Lake wildfire held, Kelowna evacuees to return home

Residents can visit cordemergency.ca for the latest updates to evacuation orders

The Walroy Lake wildfire sits at 794 hectares going into Wednesday, Aug. 23 and continues to display low fire activity. (Mark Rogers/Facebook)
Environment Canada warns people to take steps to stay cool during the heat wave. (The News files)

New record high set at Pitt Meadows weather station on Monday

Mercury hits 33.5 C, heat wave to continue until Thursday

Environment Canada warns people to take steps to stay cool during the heat wave. (The News files)
Scientists are learning how to quickly estimate the contribution of climate change to extreme weather events like the wildfires, floods and heat waves sweeping much of the globe this summer. An aerial view of a burned section of the East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘You’ve got to move fast’: Science learns to quickly link extreme weather and climate

In 2003, a paper was published suggesting science could do better

Scientists are learning how to quickly estimate the contribution of climate change to extreme weather events like the wildfires, floods and heat waves sweeping much of the globe this summer. An aerial view of a burned section of the East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
People stand at the edge of floodwater as vehicles are seen abandoned in water following a major rain event in Halifax on Saturday, July 22, 2023. A long procession of intense thunderstorms have dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

2 children among four missing after record-breaking Nova Scotia downpours

The children were with three other people in a car in West Hants

People stand at the edge of floodwater as vehicles are seen abandoned in water following a major rain event in Halifax on Saturday, July 22, 2023. A long procession of intense thunderstorms have dumped record amounts of rain across a wide swath of Nova Scotia, causing flash flooding, road washouts and power outages. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese
Residents in the Halifax region are being warned to stay off the roads because of extensive damage caused by torrential downpours and flash flooding, with little reprieve in sight. (Black Press - file photo)

Halifax-area roads damaged by heavy rainfall, with more rain forecasted

Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings for much of the province

Residents in the Halifax region are being warned to stay off the roads because of extensive damage caused by torrential downpours and flash flooding, with little reprieve in sight. (Black Press - file photo)
A dog peeks between the legs of a paddle boarder on the Toronto waterfront, Thursday July 6, 2023. A cold front passing through Ontario and Quebec is expected offer relief today after a multi-day heat wave. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Cold front to bring relief to Central Canada, coastal heat waves continue

Communities as far north as Inuvik forecasted to see temperatures around 30 degrees

A dog peeks between the legs of a paddle boarder on the Toronto waterfront, Thursday July 6, 2023. A cold front passing through Ontario and Quebec is expected offer relief today after a multi-day heat wave. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St. John, British Columbia on Sunday, July 2, 2023. More campfire bans are on the way in B.C. as a heat wave in many areas is not expected to ease for days and a moderate to extreme wildfire risk covers all but the southeast corner of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Noah Berger

Most of B.C. under campfire ban as heat, lightning ramp up wildfire risk

5 temperature records were set Wednesday from northeastern B.C. to Vancouver Island

Flames from the Donnie Creek wildfire burn along a ridge top north of Fort St. John, British Columbia on Sunday, July 2, 2023. More campfire bans are on the way in B.C. as a heat wave in many areas is not expected to ease for days and a moderate to extreme wildfire risk covers all but the southeast corner of the province. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Noah Berger
Duane relaxes on the banks of the Ottawa River in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Several parts of Canada continue to swelter under intense heat, prompting extreme weather warnings. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Warnings from coast to coast as parts of Canada swelter under heat wave

Daytime highs between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius are expected through Sunday in many B.C. areas

Duane relaxes on the banks of the Ottawa River in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Several parts of Canada continue to swelter under intense heat, prompting extreme weather warnings. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
A security guard wearing an electric fan on his neck wipes his sweat on a hot day in Beijing, Monday, July 3, 2023. Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a brief respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

July 4 set unofficial record for hottest day on Earth, July 5 may break it

Globe’s average temperature reached 17.18 C on Tuesday, highest in at least 44 years

A security guard wearing an electric fan on his neck wipes his sweat on a hot day in Beijing, Monday, July 3, 2023. Heavy flooding has displaced thousands of people around China as the capital had a brief respite from sweltering heat. Beijing reported 9.8 straight days when the temperature exceeded 35 C (95 F), the National Climate Center said Monday. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)

Snow in June at B.C. ski hill

SilverStar dusted with white stuff days ahead of bike park opening

Snow dusted SilverStar Mountain Resort Monday, June 19, days before the bike park opens for the season. (Village cam)
The Murtle Lake wildfire,located within Wells Gray Provincial Park is shown in this handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service on Friday June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
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Storms forecast to bring rain, but also a risk of winds, lightning, as wildfires rage

Weather shift coming for both Quebec and British Columbia

The Murtle Lake wildfire,located within Wells Gray Provincial Park is shown in this handout photo provided by the BC Wildfire Service on Friday June 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-BC Wildfire Service
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Weather Network forecasting a potentially cooler summer. (Photo by Morf Morford)
Weather Network forecasting a potentially cooler summer. (Photo by Morf Morford)