A recently proposed federal mandate that would require all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by the year 2035 will cost at least $99 billion, according to new government figures. “The proposed amendments are expected to lead to a loss of consumer choice as the non-zero emission vehicles which are preferred by some will…
Proposed Electric Vehicle Mandate Will Cost at Least $99 Billion: Environment Canada
Ontarians Urged to Make Emergency Preparations Ahead of Severe Winter Storm
Ontario’s weather agency is urging residents to have emergency kits prepared ahead of a severe storm that is hitting most of the country with blizzards and extreme cold. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) released the warning on its social media account for Ontario, saying at around 6:25 p.m. on Dec. 22 that the agency…
Environment Canada Warning Quebecers About Possible Blackouts Due to Winter Storm
Environment Canada warned Quebecers on Thursday to prepare emergency kits that can help sustain them for up to 72 hours without power, as a major winter storm approached the province. Many regions of Quebec were expected to receive a mix of heavy snow, rain and strong winds starting Thursday night, the agency said. Meteorologist Jean-Philippe…
Extreme Cold Warnings Blanket Western Canada as Winter Officially Arrives
Weather warnings or special weather statements are posted in every province and territory except Manitoba as winter storms or extreme cold usher in the official start of winter. Environment Canada says wind chill values across all of Alberta and more than half of Saskatchewan will make it feel like minus 40 or colder, while some areas…
Extreme Cold in Southern BC After Heavy Snow Creates Travel Chaos
An extreme cold is settling over parts of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland on the heels of heavy snow that grounded flights, jammed roads and delayed ferries. Environment Canada warns that bitterly cold temperatures and strong winds could make it feel between -20 C and -30 C in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. It says…
Southeastern Ontario Could See Between 10-20 cm of Snow as Storm Continues Eas
Parts of southeastern Ontario could see 10 to 20 centimetres of snow by late Saturday morning as a winter storm continues its path eastward. Environment Canada has issued weather warnings for eastern regions of Ontario including Ottawa, Kingston and Smiths Falls, with periods of heavy snow continuing through tonight before easing to light flurries. Ottawa…
Commuters Urged to Stay Home as Winter Storm Hits Southern Ontario
Environment Canada has issued travel advisories for commuters across Ontario as a winter storm hits the province with freezing rain and ice pellets, which caused traffic stagnation and icy conditions in some regions. The agency has placed the majority of southern Ontario and parts of northern Ontario under snowfall and freezing rain warnings and is advising against non-essential travel….
Freezing Rain, Snowfall Warnings in Place as Storm Hits Much of Southern Ontario
A large swath of southern Ontario is under weather warnings as a winter storm descends on the province, with freezing rain this morning expected to give way this afternoon to heavy snowfall. The snow is expected to make for a messy afternoon commute in the Greater Toronto Area, as Environment Canada places areas east of…
Several Provinces to Be Hit by ‘Widespread’ Winter Storm System Moving up From US
A strong and widespread air pressure system coming from the U.S. will bring snowfall, wind, and icy conditions to several Canadian provinces this week, an Environment Canada meteorologist said Tuesday. Steven Flisfeder said the low atmosphere pressure system known as the Colorado low—typically forms east of the American Rockies before making its way northeast, towards…
Eastern Canada to See ‘Significant’ Snow and Heavy Winds, Environment Canada Says
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement and winter storm watch for several areas on the East Coast. The agency says significant snowfall and strong winds are expected in parts of New Brunswick, including the Acadian Peninsula, Kent County, Moncton and the southeastern part of the province. Environment Canada says those areas could see…
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