This page is currently in development and testing.
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 Catherine Zhu · CBC Radio · Posted: Nov 20, 2024 4:24 PM EST | Last Updated: 7 minutes agoLast week, nine wealthy Canadian families and foundations committed hundreds of millions of dollars to help combat climate change. The pledge was made through the Climate Champions initiative, a campaign by the Clean Economy Fund, a charitable foundation focused on increasing climate-focused philanthropy in Canada.
- by Kevin MaRead the full story and comment on stalbertgazette.com
- by news.viu.caGetting involved in extracurricular groups while attending university can change your educational journey. VIU alum Stephen Hextall experienced this for himself when he shifted his learning focus and moved towards an education path and career in climate change adaptation and mitigation. This was the result of taking classes with Dr. Jeff Lewis and becoming the […]
- by Davis LegreeDelegates at the COP29 global climate summit have 48 hours to reach an agreement that environmentalists hope will pledge trillions to help developing countries adapt to the effects of climate change.
- by World Animal Protection/CNW/ – A groundbreaking report commissioned by World Animal Protection and completed by Navius Research, shows the significant role that policies promoting…
- by Parksville Qualicum Beach News StaffFederal funding of up to $311,000 to be used for coastal climate change adaptation strategy
- by Justin BaumgardnerPlans to handle the aftermath of the bomb cyclone are underway with several key industries bracing for high winds and heavy rain, but that might not be enough. Environment and […]
- by Parksville Qualicum Beach News StaffFederal funding of up to $310,750 to be used for project
- by Jonalyn CuetoThey're encouraging more organizations join
- by EcojusticeEnvironmental and Indigenous groups challenge Bay du Nord approval, citing marine and Indigenous rights risks.
Weather related news-based alerts (check relevance and dates)
- by TOI World DeskA powerful storm, classified as a "bomb cyclone," has wreaked havoc across the US Northwest, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Hurricane-force winds and torrential rainfall led to widespread power outages, affecting over 600,000 homes and businesses. Tragically, two lives were lost due to falling trees. The storm also impacted Canada's British Columbia, […]
- by AriseNewsA severe storm has wreaked havoc across the Pacific Northwest, causing fatalities, power outages, and significant damage.
- by msn.comAt least one person was killed and two people were injured in Washington state as a powerful storm moved in to the Pacific Northwest.
- by Amir Daftari Amir Daftari Matt RobisonJoel ThayerJohn A. BurtkaPaul Du QuenoyThomas G. MoukawsherOregon reported more than 15,000 outages, while nearly 19,000 homes in California were affected and 600,000 in Washington.
- by brisbanetimesThe high-risk weather season is under way, with storms already providing a taste of what’s to come.
- by Isaac ClelandThe first snowflakes of the season in Mid-Michigan are likely on Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but not all areas will notice accumulation.
- by EurekAlert!Around the world, the historic geomagnetic superstorm of late spring 2024 inspired millions of non-scientists around the world—many armed with highly sensitive smartphone cameras—to take a fantastic, unprecedented number of images of the aurora it produced.
- by Max CrawfordWednesday’s front brings even cooler air
- by WDEF NewsWDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Lows: mid/high 40’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Monday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warm. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: SSE @ 5-10 MPH. Dr. Marshall Shepherd in @Forbes Magazine: The Bullying of Meteorologists “I have spent over 30 years studying meteorology and climate. We take […]
- by msolideoGet live updates on the track of Typhoon Pepito.
Flooding Related (check relevance and dates)
- Public Test of Alert Ready on November 20, 2024 Canada NewsWire
- Emergency alert test coming as B.C. mops up from 'bomb cyclone' with high winds Head Topics
- First signs of 'bomb cyclone' impact as winds pick up along Vancouver Island coast CBC.ca
- Storm alert ends in Metro Vancouver after powerful bomb cyclone Daily Hive
- Canada’s public alert system to be tested nationwide on Wednesday AM 800 CKLW
- Incoming ‘bomb cyclone’ could bring coastal flooding CTV News Vancouver
Hurricane (check relevance and dates)
Wildfire / Forest Fire
- by Stefan LabbéA new study finds 2023 fire conditions may have been made worse by a lack of sea ice and warm oceans on the other side of the planet.
- by St. Albert GazetteArnold Viersen said the Liberals had cancelled prescribed burns against the advice of Alberta Forest management experts
- by Portal – FraserValleyTodayCHILLIWACK – B.C. Wildfire Service will hold the first of three online hiring webinars starting this week as i…
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- by Hunter BasslerThe first-ever global wildfire season report was recently released, and it didn't bode well for the future of fires. Here's why.
- by Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterTo date, the society has released $160,000 to support individuals and families in areas such as connecting children and youth to activities, overcoming barriers to mental health and covering basic needs.
- by Lauren MaroneyThe tri-state area, along with most of the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions, continues to choke under prolonged exposure to the dense smoke filtering in from Quebec, Canada this week. It is the result of a “perfect storm” of phenomena coming together in the wrong place and at the wrong time. First, there are the fires […]
- by Peter Shokeir, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterParks Canada is working to clear out damaged trees as well as replace and repair infrastructure in Jasper campgrounds such as Whistlers ahead of the 2025 summer season.
- by Alberta Government
State of Emergency
- by Leith DunickRising levels of drug-related crime, addiction and a lack of services are negatively impacting the community.
- by Olivia BrowningMPP Lise Vaugeois is accusing the government of neglecting the situation the in Ginoogaming First Nation. The government says they're committed to working with the First Nation and with Ottawa and meeting on a monthly basis.
- by APTN National NewsThe Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation in northern Manitoba is adding new measures to its state of…
- by CBCA community in northern Manitoba is heightening restrictions and implementing new measures under a state of emergency to address a spike in violence marked by gang activity, bootlegging and illegal drug trade.
- by Vancouver Is AwesomeTORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the community for years.
- by Times ColonistTORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the community for years.
- by Liam Casey, The Canadian PressTORONTO – A northern Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the…
- by TownAndCountryToday.comTORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the community for years.
- by Thompson Citizen and Nickel Belt NewsTORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the community for years.
- by North Shore NewsTORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation declared a state of emergency Tuesday over concurrent crises involving crime, gang activity, addiction and mental health problems that have plagued the community for years.