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While the role of media monitoring can provide some level of early detection, challenges may arise due to the reliability and credibility of sources. While many may be reasonably reliable and credible, others may be rumour and just noise. This page is intended to conduct broad sweeps of “what is being said” about certain topics. Building this awareness helps place other information into a broader context.
Ultimately, the current conditions page should be used for alerts and such as those sources of information are vetted for reliability and credibility.
Weather
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Long Term Studies
- by Alyssa DiSabatinoCanadians are connecting the dots between higher insurance bills and increased damages from climate change-related weather events.
- by sfu.caStudents and faculty members of SFU School of Communication attended the march and share their impressions.
- by The PointerMississauga calls on federal candidates to ‘ensure economic stability’ as Trump tariffs come into effect.
- by by Policy Options. Originally published on Policy Options April 3, 2025Three core tenets should guide Canada’s strategy of revitalization and resiliency – an emphasis on long-term thinking, a focus on systems approaches and large-scale new investments.
- by CBC NewsRead the policies and promises of the six main parties on the election's pressing issues. These will be updated as parties add to their platforms ahead of the April 28 vote.
- by Rose Lamberti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter NiagaraThisWeek.comFort Erie is ramping up efforts to combat climate change with the introduction of its climate change action plan.
- by Melissa Ait LounisWhat if climate change didn’t just melt glaciers—but your wallet too? A new study suggests your future income could take a massive hit if global temperatures keep rising.
- by University of Manitoba – //www.umanitoba.caDr. Alistair Brown joined the Department of Soil Science as Manitoba Analytical Solutions (MASS) Lab Director and Assistant Professor, on October 1, 2024. His interest in analytical chemistry was spar…
- by Timothy NealTo date, projections of how climate change will affect global GDP have been massively underestimated.
- by Sonal GuptaAs climate change impacts Nunavut’s coastal communities, a $2.2 million federal investment will help locals and researchers find solutions to rising hazards.
Weather related news-based alerts (check relevance and dates)
- by Jeff Martin And Hallie Golden The Associated PressViolent storms and tornadoes tore through cities from Oklahoma to Indiana during what could be a record-setting period of deadly weather and flooding, destroying homes and sending debris nearly 5
- by @evrimagaciAs severe weather continues to impact regions across the Midwest and South, millions are bracing for dangerous conditions this weekend. Multiple rounds of thunderstorms…
- by Jeff Martin And Hallie Golden The Associated PressViolent storms cut through a wide swath of the South and Midwest, spawning tornadoes and killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees and ripping roofs off
- by Jeff Martin And Hallie Golden The Associated PressTornadoes and violent storms struck parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes and shooting
- by Pique NewsmagazineTornadoes and violent storms struck parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air.
- by Jeff Martin And Hallie GoldenTornadoes and violent storms struck parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees, ripping roofs off homes and shooting debris thousands of feet into the air.
- by Heartland NewsOne person is confirmed dead after severe weather on Wednesday, April 2.
- by Pelmorex Corp.A Colorado low could trigger a major severe weather outbreak across the U.S. on Wednesday, with some of the severe weather possibly spilling into Ontario overnight.
- by Jordan Omstead and Paola LoriggioOntario communities hit hard by a weekend ice storm braced for another round of gusty winds and freezing rain on Wednesday as a massive spring storm descended on Central Canada.
- by Chris Melore, Assistant Science Editor For Dailymail.ComA massive storm developing today is set to bring life-threatening tornadoes and potentially historic floods in what could be the worst 24 hours of extreme weather this year.
Flooding Related (check relevance and dates)
- Strong winds, power outages possible in GTA after flooding snarls traffic The Weather Network
- Tariff-related layoffs hit five US auto plants that supply factories in Canada and Mexico abc12.com
- Stellantis temporarily halting production at 2 plants in Canada, Mexico abc12.com
- Flood Warning for West Canada Creek issued CNYhomepage.com
- NY weather: Flood warning in place for Herkimer County until further notice – minor flooding is expected SILive.com
- Flooding snarls traffic in parts of the GTA after heavy rain overnight The Weather Network
Hurricane (check relevance and dates)
Wildfire / Forest Fire
- by castanet.net
- by Lee Si-jinWhile the recovery varies by the type of living organisms — ranging from fish, marine invertebrates to insects, trees require decades to regrow and forest animals depend on sufficient habitat recovery. Soil restoration takes longer due to complex ecological processes.
- by Education News CanadaThompson Rivers University (TRU) has been awarded nearly $1.7 million by Natural Resources Canada through the federal Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate – Training Fund to support l. . .
- by Samantha Holomay – Apr 1, 2025 / 4:06 pm | Story: 541672Warmer and earlier snowmelt has been impacting surface water supply for wildfire season, but one group is studying the causes to help mitigate the issue for this year's wildfire season.
- by Michael Potestio – Apr 1, 2025 / 1:44 pm | Story: 541894Thompson Rivers University is receiving nearly $1.7 million from Natural Resources Canada to support training 18 local wildfire response agencies over three years.
- by Will Robinson-Smith
- by Petir Garda BhwanaSouth Korean police had arrested a man suspected of causing a major forest fire that has swept through the southeastern part of the country.
- by Courtney Dickson · CBC News · Posted: Mar 30, 2025 9:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: March 30The team, called the Fire Department Initial Attack crew (FDIA), will be made up of six members, according to the district's director of corporate services, Alsid Prime, and they will be used depending on risk, availability and whether B.C. Wildfire crews are involved.
- by @anadoluagency56-year-old man is accused of causing fire while performing ancestral rite in North Gyeongsang province – Anadolu Ajansı
- by bbc.comThe fire spread rapidly, killing 30 people and causing widespread damage.
State of Emergency
- by OrilliaMatters.comResidents have access to warming centre, potable water stations; reminded of boil water advisory
- by OrilliaMatters.comState of emergency remains in effect after ice storm topples trees, knocks out power
- by CollingwoodToday.caWarden Basil Clarke say this helps access additional resources to support residents and communities and assist hydro crews in clearing critical transportation routes
- by MidlandToday.caWarden Basil Clarke say this helps access additional resources to support residents and communities and assist hydro crews in clearing critical transportation routes
- by OrilliaMatters.comWarden says this helps access additional resources to 'support residents and communities and assist hydro crews in clearing critical transportation routes'
- by InnisfilToday.caWarden Basil Clarke say this helps access additional resources to support residents and communities and assist hydro crews in clearing critical transportation routes
- by BradfordToday.caWarden Basil Clarke say this helps access additional resources to support residents and communities and assist hydro crews in clearing critical transportation routes
- by Emily StonehouseBy Emily Stonehouse The Township of Minden Hills has declared a state of emergency in light of the ice storm that ravaged Haliburton County over the weekend, leaving the vast majority of residents without access to hydro, internet, or cellphone service. The County of Haliburton declared a partial state of emergency the evening of March […]
- by Global News
- by The Bay 88.7FMThe District of Muskoka remain under a State of Emergency for the 4th day, as crews work to restore power and clear storm debris from the spring ice storm.