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 Environment JournalAs we recognize Earth Day today—and as Canadians face sky-high prices at the pump—these competing pressures are in the spotlight, a stark reminder that Canada is not on track to […]
- by News StaffA “super El Niño” could take shape as early as June, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), potentially driving unusual and extreme weather patterns across the globe. El Niño refers to a climate phenomenon in which surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become significantly warmer than normal. This warming disrupts […]
- by Education News CanadaAs extreme weather events escalate across the world, communities are seeking the skills and tools needed to prepare. The University of Waterloo's Climate Institute empo. . .
- by Education News CanadaAs extreme weather events escalate across the world, communities are seeking the skills and tools needed to prepare. The University of Waterloo's Climate Institute empo. . .
- by Fight Climate Change | Best Ways to Fight Climate ChangeFight climate change this Earth Day with World Vision Canada. Explore impacts and take action to support vulnerable communities globally.
- by Alexandra PopeEnvironment and Climate Change Canada has launched a new colour-coded system for its severe weather alerts. Here’s what you should know.
- by Beatrice Olivastri, John Bennett and Frances Grace FyfeThe federal government should reverse course on planned closings of seven research centres and farms across the country.
- by Rick SmithOPINION | For most people, climate change always comes roaring back as a top issue
- by Monika Rekola'We have to prepare for unpredictability and extreme weather. That’s why municipal climate action is so important,' says expert ahead of April 21 event at Midland library
- by Audrey RobillardUnceded Anishinaabe Algonquin Territories , 20 April 2026: The latest National Inventory Report, quietly released last week, shows that Canada’s emissions reductions progress is stagnating, with only a few years left to reach the 2030 target. Canada has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 to 45
Weather related news-based alerts (check relevance and dates)
- by Forecast CentreA low-pressure system affecting southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario could bring thunderstorms with heavy rain on Thursday. Some of the storms could become severe, with threats of large hail and strong winds
- by Forecast CentreA low-pressure system affecting southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario could bring thunderstorms with heavy rain on Thursday. Some of the storms could become severe, with threats of large hail and strong winds
- by msn.comThe National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center is warning of a potentially dangerous severe weather outbreak in the Central and Southern Plains this weekend, with strong tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds possible. Forecasters highlight Saturday and Sunday as peak danger days, with conditions favorable for supercell thunderstorms from Texas to Nebraska. This comes […]
- by The Weather NetworkA low-pressure system affecting southern Manitoba and northwestern Ontario could bring thunderstorms with heavy rain on Thursday. Some of the storms could become severe, with threats of large hail and strong winds
- by Forecast CentreA spring storm this week will bring heavy snow, strong winds, and isolated thunderstorms to the Prairies, leading to periods of challenging travel conditions
- by Pelmorex Corp.Get Estevan, SK current weather report with temperature, feels like, wind, humidity, pressure, UV and more from TheWeatherNetwork.com.
- by Alex Sosnowski
- by Alex SosnowskiThunderstorms are forecast to develop and turn severe on a near-daily basis across parts of the central United States from late Wednesday into early next week. At first glance, the situation does not appear to be as volatile as last week, when last Friday brought more than 70 confirmed tornadoes alone. The forecast is subject […]
- by The Weather NetworkA spring storm this week will bring heavy snow, strong winds, and isolated thunderstorms to the Prairies, leading to periods of challenging travel conditions
- by Andrew McCartySpring officially started a month ago, but the National Weather Service is still issuing winter storm watches deep into April. Two more states are in the path of strong winter storms bringing heavy snow and dangerous winds as one of the two states deals with blizzard conditions. "A spring storm …
Flooding Related (check relevance and dates)
- Peace River flood alert Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune
- Northern Alberta town issues flood alert covering areas including entire downtown Toronto Star
- Flood alert issued for Peace River, Alta.; residents told to prepare for possible evacuation CBC
- ‘Volatile’ spring weather returns to eastern, northern Alberta with rain, snow warnings CBC
- Ottawa River flooding forcing some Gatineau residents from homes CBC
- Localized flooding possible, rainfall warning in effect for Lakeland region LakelandToday.ca
Hurricane (check relevance and dates)
Wildfire / Forest Fire
- by @jsrutgersThe cost of the emergency response to Manitoba’s fires last year cost the province more than the total operating budgets of two of its departments — combined. That’s just the beginning
- by CBC
- by CBCB.C. Wildfire Service officials had said that the warm and dry winter experienced by most of the province could lead to heightened risk in some areas this summer.
- by stories.td.comTD purchased 44,000 carbon removal credits to support the technology and help voluntarily compensate for the Bank's Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions.
- by Zachary BarrowcliffBC Wildfire Service has begun to see wildfires scattered across the province, primarily in northern B.C.
- by BBCWestern Scotland faces the highest risk, but there are also warnings for central and eastern Scotland.
- by Evie Lake – North East and CumbriaThe blaze, which started on Wednesday evening, took more than three hours to put out, crews say.
- by @airvisualWildfires spread across Brantley County in Georgia, burning structures and causing road closures. Learn more about what is causing the Georgia wildfires.
- by Olivia Thomas /British Columbia officials say Vancouver Island could face an elevated risk of drought and water shortages this summer, even as the province reports normal snowpack levels overall. Snowpack levels recorded on April 1st showed that the B.C. average was 93 per cent of normal, compared to 79 per cent in 2025 and 66 per cent […]
- by Niverville CitizenLate last year, after the last of the Manitoba wildfires had died out, the provincial government set a path to create a comprehensive After Action Review (AAR) using 2025’s wildfire data.
State of Emergency
- by Amanda Hicks, Darren MacDonaldWith several parts of the city hit by flooding, a state of emergency has been declared in Greater Sudbury, Mayor Paul Lefebvre announced at a news conference April 21.
- by Pattison MediaThe Rural Municipality (RM) of Meadow Lake No. 588 declared a state of emergency Tuesday as flooding is alread…
- by Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterRead the full story and comment on SNnewswatch.com
- by Jim MoodieWorst of the flooding may be yet to come as snow farther north melts
- by Jim MoodieWorst of the flooding may be yet to come as snow farther north melts
- by Amanda Hicks, Darren MacDonaldWith several parts of the city hit by flooding, a state of emergency has been declared in Greater Sudbury, Mayor Paul Lefebvre announced at a news conference April 21.
- by CBCGreater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre has declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing risk of flooding in the city.
- by Tyler ClarkeCold temperatures have offered a temporary reprieve, but flooding is anticipated to get worse in certain areas as northern snow melts and makes its way through Greater Sudbury
- by APTN National NewsPeguis First Nation is still preparing their community for heavy floods as the spring melt…
- by Dylan DysonA state of emergency has been declared in the western Quebec town of Fort Coulonge as flood waters have started encroaching.