The above-normal temperatures in Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada were made two to 10 times more likely as a result of human-caused climate change, Environment and Climate Change Canada scientists said on Tuesday. The agency announced the results of its analysis from its new rapid extreme weather event attribution system, a tool meant to determine … Read more
As the winter cold begins to settle in, many Canadians will look to take up seasonal activities like ice skating. Many rinks and ice surfaces across the country are already in operation, but the latest cold snap could bring skaters to rivers, lakes and ponds. However, ice can be deceiving, and if you take to … Read more
Shovelling snow can be good exercise, but Jeff Leiper knows all about the dangers it can pose. Leiper, an Ottawa city councillor, had a heart attack in February 2019 while shovelling snow. With many parts of Canada experiencing their first significant snowfall of this season this week, Leiper is among the voices warning about the … Read more
