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• Rapidly spreading Texas wildfire sparks evacuations, disaster declaration

  Republican Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 60 counties as the largest fire burned nearly 1,040 square kilometers, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

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• After a warm winter, Canada may see more drought, wildfires in the spring

  From drought and wildfires to floods, Canada must gear up for extreme weather events this spring and summer after warmer-than-usual temperatures this winter, experts say.

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  Feb 27
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• Rideau Canal opening for Family Day skating amid bitter cold in Ottawa

  Families will be able to lace up for another rare session on the Rideau Canal skateway for Family Day on Monday amid frigid overnight temperatures.

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  Feb 19
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• California braces for flooding – again – as another wet winter storm hits

  The latest in a series of wet winter storms gained strength in California early Monday, with forecasters warning of possible flooding, hail, strong winds and even brief tornadoes.

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  Feb 19
• Another winter storm hits Nova Scotia with powerful punch

  Nova Scotians are once again digging out after an intense, low-pressure system dumped snow across the province. Almost 30 cm of snow fell in about 7 hours.

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  Feb 14
• Winter storm hits U.S. northeast, closing schools and cancelling flights

  More than 1,000 flights were canceled so far Tuesday morning due to the snowstorm, mostly at the airports in the New York City area and in Boston.

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  Feb 13
• ‘Don’t put your shovels away’: Nova Scotia preparing for another winter blast

  As Cape Breton continues cleanup from a record-breaking snowfall earlier this month, the region is now preparing for another storm that is expected to hit Nova Scotia on Tuesday.

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  Feb 12
• Warm weather forces Quebec winter carnival to close ice palace on event’s final day

  The ice dome at the event's sculpture garden also had to be closed on Thursday due to safety concerns as temperatures lingered above the freezing mark.

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  Feb 11
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• ‘Free us’: N.S. woman remains trapped in her home days after snowstorm

  A Nova Scotia woman said a 12-foot snowbank at the end of her driveway has kept her trapped at home since a massive snowstorm swept across the province last weekend.

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  Feb 8
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• World just experienced its hottest January on record: EU climate agency

  Last month surpassed the previous warmest January, which occurred in 2020, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service's records going back to 1950.

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  Feb 8
• Trapped in her home, Cape Breton mayor wept when a snowplow arrived on her street

  The mayor says she wept Tuesday night when a huge snowplow rumbled down her street in Sydney, N.S., where she had been trapped with her family since a weekend storm.

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  Feb 7
• Category 6 hurricanes? Storms becoming so strong we might need new category

  Climate change is making hurricanes so powerful and destructive that some scientists believe we need a new category to classify these worst-of-the-worst storms.

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  Feb 6
• ‘Front door is blocked’: Cape Bretoners have big dig ahead of them after storm

  A relentless, multi-day snow storm that dumped more than 100 centimetres of snow in parts of Nova Scotia has people in Cape Breton sitting and waiting to be dug out.

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  Feb 5
• N.S. storm: Province requests federal aid after ‘massive’ winter snowfall

  Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the province is asking for help after a historic winter storm blanketed much of the province in snow.

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  Feb 5
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• N.S. storm: Parts of Cape Breton under state of emergency, 100+ cm of snow possible

  Parts of Nova Scotia are expected to see an additional 30 to 50 centimetres of snow by Monday, after already getting around 80 centimetres on the weekend.

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  Feb 4
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• El Niño is almost over. A similar phenomenon may be next. What is La Niña?

  Meteorologist are watching for a weather pattern called La Niña, the opposite of the El Niño pattern behind this year's warm winter. La Niña could bring storms or even hurricanes.

  Canada

  Feb 3
• Up to 80 cm of snow could fall in parts of N.S. this weekend: Environment Canada

  Despite an early spring prediction from Nova Scotia's most famous groundhog, there's still plenty of winter weather on the way for parts of the province.

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  Feb 2
• Groundhog Day: Wiarton Willie predicts early spring for Ontario

  Groundhog Day returns on Friday and if Wiarton Willie sees his shadow, then we will experience six weeks more of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, we will see an early spring.

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  Feb 2
• California braces for back-to-back atmospheric rivers to bring snow, flooding

  The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services activated its operations center and positioned personnel and equipment in areas most at risk from the weather.

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  Jan 31
• Alberta government to begin water-sharing negotiations amid risk of severe drought

  Alberta's Drought Command Team has been given the go-ahead to begin negotiations with water licence holders in hopes of reducing the risk of severe drought. 

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  Jan 31
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• WestJet customers complain about flight rebooking delays: ‘Just not right’

  Thousands of WestJet customers had their flights cancelled amid an extreme cold snap in Alberta this month. Many say the airline would not reschedule within the required window.

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  Jan 25
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• Location, location, location: Why experts say climate risk should also factor into where you live

  There is a growing need to include information about climate-related weather risks in real estate listings in Canada. The information is currently not easy to access.

  Economy

  Jan 25
• Freezing rain warnings active in B.C. from Fraser Valley to Coquihalla Highway

  Environment Canada issued freezing rain warnings Friday that cover areas of British Columbia from the Fraser Valley to the Coquihalla Highway.

  Weather

  Jan 19
• Rideau Canal still closed to skating as temperatures not in ‘sweet spot’

  The Rideau Canal did not open for ice skating in 2023, a historic first, due to milder temperatures. But officials are still holding out hope for 2024.

  Canada

  Jan 18