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
For alert updates, ECCC has ATOM feeds that can be used with a standard RSS reader so that you can track alerts as they evolve.
Long Term Studies
- by noneThere was a lot of rain in the Red Deer area over the past week.
- by CAPEToday is Canada’s Clean Air Day, and leading health and environmental organizations are joining the French Ambassador to Canada, His Excellency Michel Miraillet, to highlight pollution as a major global One Health challenge and identify solutions.
- by Elianna LevExtreme weather is being forecast for the coming months, thanks to a moderate or strong El Nino, which the United Nations predicts will lead to a spike in global temperatures.
- by Elianna LevExtreme weather is being forecast for the coming months, thanks to a moderate or strong El Nino, which the United Nations predicts will lead to a spike in global temperatures.
- by Education News CanadaAlgoma University Master of Computer Science (Thesis-Based) student, James Gu, recently presented his research project on forest mortality prediction and climate impacts at the Science Carnival held a. . .
- by Alex WalkerClimate impacts have added an estimated $533 to the average Canadian homeowner's annual insurance premium since 2008, according to new research released
- by Nicolas Viens, Andrew Jorgenson, Taekyeong GohNew research shows that reducing inequality can have significant positive effects on emissions—a finding that should guide policymakers working on these issues
- by Ivan SemeniukStudy finds that single-cell algae that make up the base of the food chain has been almost entirely replaced by a different set of species
- by Jacob HaneyThis report quantifies the economic and environmental costs of single-use plastic waste in Canada and offers recommendations for improved tracking and management.
- by mcmasteruDiminishing periods of snow cover in northern forests, shortened by climate change, are poised to disrupt a delicate balance in some of the planet’s most climate-sensitive regions – according to new research from McMaster University, VU Amsterdam, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.
Weather related news-based alerts (check relevance and dates)
- by msn.comHistoric event looming: Meteorologists project up to a 90% chance of a powerful El Niño forming this summer, with global temperatures possibly rising by as much as 3°C. Global weather upheaval: Expect wetter conditions in parts of the Americas and Africa, and severe drought in regions like Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. Economic and […]
- by Forecast CentreThe Prairies are experiencing an active weather pattern this week, experiencing multiple days with thunderstorm risk
- by The Weather NetworkAlberta will take on the next chance for thunderstorms on the Prairies on Thursday, with most likely to remain below warning criteria, but an isolated, severe storm can't be ruled out
- by The Weather NetworkAfter a stormy Tuesday in southern Manitoba, including three confirmed tornadoes, a threat for severe weather will pop up again on Wednesday, also extending into northwestern Ontario.
- by Kyle Edward2-inch hail, 90 mph gusts, isolated tornadoes threaten I-90, I-94, I-29 across MT, WY, ND, SD, MN tonight.
- by Projukta BarmanUnited States travelers adapt 2026 Plains trips as severe thunderstorm watches bring hail, winds and weather challenges affecting routes, safety and tourism timing
- by msn.comWhere is the threat?: Severe storm risk spans North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota, with tornado probabilities up to 10% in parts of the Dakotas. When is peak danger?: Most hazardous period runs from Tuesday evening to early Wednesday, with supercells producing giant hail, damaging winds, and possible strong tornadoes. Will it continue?: […]
- by @foxweatherLarge hail and tornadoes are possible across parts of North and South Dakota, which are in the bull's-eye of a sprawling severe weather threat Tuesday that stretches from the Dakotas to the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico.
- by Kyle Edward2-inch hail, 90 mph gusts, isolated tornadoes threaten I-90, I-94, I-29 across MT, WY, ND, SD, MN tonight.
- by The Weather NetworkSevere thunderstorms with risks of large hail, isolated tornadoes, and strong wind gusts are expected to develop in southern Manitoba on Tuesday afternoon, affecting areas like Brandon between 3–6 p.m. and reaching Winnipeg by evening
Flooding Related (check relevance and dates)
- Rivers in southern Alberta reach peak after days of heavy rain, but no major damage reported The Globe and Mail
- Multiple tornadoes reported as severe storms hammer Manitoba Tuesday Classic107
- Emergency flood warning issued as Tropical Storm Jangmi makes landfall in western Japan MSN
- Environment Canada releases rainfall totals after days-long rain event DiscoverAirdrie
- Calgary rainfall warning still in place, could end by Tuesday evening CityNews Calgary
- Alberta heavy rain will taper off to showers Tuesday: Environment Canada Global News
Hurricane (check relevance and dates)
Wildfire / Forest Fire
- by Wood BusinessAs Canada braces for another severe wildfire season – with warnings of above-normal fire activity across much of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario – a
- by parks.canada.caParks Canada is actively managing the Sass Lake and Lynx Lake Wildfires in Wood Buffalo National Park.
- by Amy JuddEveryone in the evacuation alert area should prepare to leave their home or property at short notice, if required, according to the Cariboo Regional District.
- by CBCWildfire risks range from high to extreme across northwestern Ontario, following a prolonged period of high temperatures combined with little rain. Here's the latest information on the situation.
- by John GradekCanada’s wildfire aviation system remains decentralized. That model worked when fire seasons were staggered geographically. Increasingly, they are not.
- by BC Gov NewsWildfire restoration, critical habitats for wildlife supported
- by Lisa IesseFour new fires have been reported in Wood Buffalo and the NWT. The fire near the Whooping Crane nesting area, about 22 kilometres northeast of Highway 5, has more than doubled in size since last week. About 39,515 hectares at last measure, park Firefighters reported that the blaze remained within the Wood Buffalo boundary this […]
- by Corinne BoyerAs Canada’s 2026 wildfire season gets underway, the federal government says it has leased 10 new firefighting planes and helicopters to boost Canada’s firefighting capacity.
- by Amanda StephensonThere are seven active blazes raising risks for communities, workers, companies and investors.
- by Ben FenlonCFL club will help amplify FireSmart messaging
State of Emergency
- by CBCThe city says Highway 97 will be fully reopened as soon as possible while Green Avenue will remain closed until further notice.
- by The Canadian PressThe City of Penticton has cancelled an evacuation order and lifted a state of local emergency about a week after a fire burned down the site of a long-term care home.
- by The Canadian PressPENTICTON — The City of Penticton has cancelled an evacuation order and lifted a state of local emergency about a week after a fire burned down the site of a long-term care home.
- by The Canadian PressPENTICTON — The City of Penticton has cancelled an evacuation order and lifted a state of local emergency about a week after a fire burned down the site of a long-term care home. The fire at 453 Green Ave. was reported last Wednesday at the constructio…
- by CityNews WinnipegThe RM of Morries dealing with the aftermath of a windstorm that caused a buildup of debris blocking drainage in ditches, resulting in flooding concerns. Eddie Huband reports.
- by Maya Ekman, Local Journalism InitiativeRead the full story and comment on NWOnewswatch.com
- by Nikita Braxton-BenjaminThe Office of the Attorney General has moved to dispel what it described as misinformation circulating on social media, clarifying that the State of Emergency (SOE) remains in force until
- by wawa-news.comChief and Council of Mattagami First Nation wish to inform community members and the public that, due to the immediate threat posed by nearby wildfires and the potential risk to the health, safety, and well-being of our community, a State of Emergency and Evacuation Order has been declared effective June 2, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. […]
- by Josh PringleConservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for an emergency debate on the economy in the House of Commons, saying the current situation is “an emergency.”
- by CTVNews