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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 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 @arctic_eqNew research suggests continued global warming could put a major Arctic ocean current in serious trouble, and that the consequences could extend far beyond the North. Known as the Beaufort Gyre, this swirling current above Alaska and Canada's western Arctic, accumulates freshwater and helps regul
- by Melina Walling The Associated PressErin McGuire spent years cultivating fruits and vegetables like onions, peppers and tomatoes as a scientist and later director of a lab at the University of California-Davis. She collaborated with
- by Times ColonistErin McGuire spent years cultivating fruits and vegetables like onions, peppers and tomatoes as a scientist and later director of a lab at the University of California-Davis.
- by Education News CanadaAt first glance, the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) – a tiny, aphid-like insect barely bigger than a millimetre – hardly seems threatening. Beaded among leaves like garland, the insect's fluffy wh. . .
- by Ramin SkibbaStardust, an Israeli-U.S. startup, intends to patent its unique technology for temporarily cooling the planet.
- by Greg ColganThe next steps in recognizing a historic alpine hut have launched with recommendations likely to be implemented in the coming months and years.
- by sfu.caStudents and faculty members of SFU School of Communication attended the march and share their impressions.
- by Pelmorex Corp.Two waves of wintry precipitation will bring significant icing to a swath of Ontario, threatening power outages and major travel issues throughout the weekend
Weather related news-based alerts (check relevance and dates)
- 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 Mary Gilbert, Eric LevensonA powerful, wide-reaching spring storm is threatening parts of the central and eastern US, with a life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes possible in some areas. Follow here for live updates.
- by Pelmorex Corp.A Colorado low will trigger a major severe weather outbreak across the U.S. on Wednesday. Storms could spill into southwestern Ontario
- by Forecast CentreA Colorado low will trigger a major severe weather outbreak across the U.S. on Wednesday. Storms could spill into southwestern Ontario
- by Christopher CannA massive storm hitting the central U.S. on Wednesday could spin up damaging tornadoes and dump heavy rain from northern Texas to the Great Lakes.
- by Nazaneen GhaffarForecasters warned of life-threatening flash flooding as a stalling system brings days of heavy rain and a tornado threat across much of the country.
- by Pelmorex Corp.Freezing rain, a flooding threat, and as much of 30 cm of snow could all unfold across Ontario through Thursday. Stay alert for changing conditions
- by Jeff MartinForecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding and strong tornadoes as more rounds of thunderstorms are poised to strike parts of the Midwest and South.
- by Jeff Martin The Associated PressForecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding and strong tornadoes as more rounds of thunderstorms are poised to strike parts of the Midwest and South.
Flooding Related (check relevance and dates)
- Trump pressures Senate Republicans to oppose resolution that would nullify Canada tariffs WEEK | 25 News Now | Peoria, IL
- Freezing rain, ice pellets follow heavy snow in Waterloo region Wednesday afternoon CBC
- Crashes add up as London region hit with ice pellets, freezing rain CBC
- Flooding possible as rain, freezing rain expected in Waterloo region, Guelph CBC
- Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible paNOW
- Ground has ‘little ability to absorb further rainfall,’ says Environment Canada amid rain warning in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Brantford CTV News
Hurricane (check relevance and dates)
Wildfire / Forest Fire
- 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 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.
- by Jung Da-hyunThe outpouring of support from celebrities here for wildfire relief efforts has been overshadowed by intense online criticism, where public figures are being judged based on their …
- by yonhapA massive wildfire that began in Sancheong County and swept through nearby regions in South Gyeongsang Province has been fully contained, authorities said Sunday. The main fires were under control as…
- by CBC
- by Minwoo Park,Daewoung KimSouth Korean authorities have contained the main blazes in the country's largest forest fire on record, a minister said on Friday, as rain and better weather allowed more helicopters to fly and dump water, dousing the flames.
State of Emergency
- 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 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 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.
- by Mike DaviesWarden says weekend ice storm the worst disaster since the 1998 ice storm.
- by CTVNews
- by CTVNews
- by Metroland StaffThe City of Kawartha Lakes declared a State of Emergency Monday night in response to the the ice storm that has hit the area.