Ontario forest fire officials warn of quickly-changing conditions ahead of long weekend
While Ontario has seen a much slower start to the wildfire season compared to last year, officials are warning people heading into the May long weekend that conditions can quickly change. Here's the latest on the situation in the northwest region.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-update-9.7200080?cmp=rss
Ontario forest fire officials warn of quickly-changing conditions ahead of long weekend
While Ontario has seen a much slower start to the wildfire season compared to last year, officials are warning people heading into the May long weekend that conditions can quickly change. Here's the latest on the situation in the northwest region.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfire-update-9.7200080?cmp=rss
What could a supercharged El Nino mean for Canada?
There's growing evidence that a supercharged El Nino will develop over the next few months, spelling possible hot and dry conditions to come for large parts of Canada.
#Environment #Weather #ClimateChange #ElNino
https://globalnews.ca/news/11849949/what-could-a-super-el-nino-mean-for-canada/
Honda indefinitely suspends $15B EV plant in Ontario
Honda has indefinitely suspended its plans for a $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Ontario due to changing business conditions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/honda-suspends-ev-plant-indefinitely-9.7199175?cmp=rss
Sask. farmers undeterred after cold, wet conditions delay seeding
Seeding has been delayed by cold temperatures and stubborn spring snow, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-farmers-undeterred-after-cold-wet-conditions-delay-seeding-9.7198513?cmp=rss
Water levels raised as dry conditions prompt declaration of drought in Osoyoos Lake
Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures above normal in B.C., for May through to the end of July, which could exacerbate drought conditions in southern B.C.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/osoyoos-lake-drought-9.7197382?cmp=rss
Ontario pharmacists getting power to treat more conditions, administer more vaccines: health minister
Ontario pharmacists will soon be allowed to administer more vaccines and treat more common ailments, as part of the government's continuing moves to expand its scope of practice.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-pharmacists-authority-expanding-9.7194966?cmp=rss
Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation south of Whitecourt
Residents ordered out immediately as 55-hectare blaze moves south in windy conditions
#Canada #Environment #Fire #ForestFire
https://globalnews.ca/news/11844485/wildfire-evacuation-whitecourt-alberta/
Out-of-control wildfire prompts evacuation south of Whitecourt
Residents ordered out immediately as 55-hectare blaze moves south in windy conditions
#Canada #Environment #Fire #ForestFire
https://globalnews.ca/news/11844485/wildfire-evacuation-whitecourt-alberta/
Saskatoon delivery drivers walk off the job alleging unsafe working conditions, repeated pay cuts
More than 120 delivery drivers contracted by Dragonfly have walked off the job in Saskatoon, citing unfair wages and precarious working conditions.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/dragonfly-delivery-drivers-walked-off-job-9.7195937?cmp=rss