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• What causes most wildfires in Canada, and why we’re ‘primed’ for a lot more

  Though it is not yet determined what caused a number of this year's earlier-than-usual and more widespread wildfires, there are two common reasons wildfires begin.

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• Wildfire smoke blankets Ontario, Quebec, air quality plummets, affects activities

  Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston registered some of the worst air pollution levels in the country, maxing out the air quality index at very high risk. 

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  Jun 7
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• Air pollution expected in London, Ont. region from wildfire smoke: Environment Canada

  Environment Canada warns that 'wildfire smoke can be harmful to everyone’s health, even at low concentrations.'

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  Jun 7
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• Ontario seeing more forest fires amid unprecedented season across Canada

  Officials with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are closely monitoring a growing number of active fires in the province's north, particularly the northeast.

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  Jun 6
• Arctic will likely see summer free of ice by 2030, research says

  That would mean that by the end of the melt season in September, the Arctic would have less than one million square kilometres of sea ice, even under low emissions.

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  Jun 6
• Summer 2023 weather: What to expect across Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell takes a look at what's expected weather-wise across Canada this summer.

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  Jun 5
• Forest City begins June with record breaking temperature: officials warn of heat dangers

  The London Fire Department said that on a day like Thursday, the temperature inside a car can rise to deadly levels in under 10 minutes, with kids and pets especially at risk.

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  Jun 1
• Longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario on the way

  The longest stretch of summer-like weather so far this year for southern Ontario is on the way. Here's a look at what's expected and when it will begin.

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  May 25
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• Long weekend weather: What to expect in southern Ontario

  The Victoria Day long weekend is often seen as the unofficial start to summer, but will it feel like it weather-wise?

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  May 18
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• Wednesday night frost advisory issued for large swath of Ontario

  For the second straight night, gardeners and growers in southern Ontario are going to need to keep a close eye on the overnight temperatures due to a risk of frost.

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  May 17
• Alberta wildfire smoke spreads to Ontario, eastern Canada

  Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said in parts of southern Ontario, the smoke is thick enough "to almost completely block out the sun."

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  May 9
• Dense fog lifts in London, Ont., says Environment Canada

  A fog advisory has lifted for London-Parkhill-Eastern Middlesex County, according to Environment Canada.

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  May 5
• Fog advisory lifted for London area

  The weather agency advises travelers of near zero visibility in some areas due to dense fog which reportedly began early this morning.

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  Apr 26
• Some parts of southern Ontario could see a month’s worth of rain over just a few days

  "Chilly and unsettled" conditions are expected for southern Ontario though next week. But there is some hope for a possible return of summer-like weather relatively soon.

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  Apr 25
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  How a new ‘nature economy’ is transforming the fight for B.C.’s ancient forests

  Some communities in Canada are embracing a 'nature economy.' It's the idea of protecting nature as a way of generating economic development.

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  Apr 20
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• London, Ont. breaks 140-year-old high temperature record

  The record high temperature for April 14 fell by noon on Friday and another record is up for grabs on April 15 before the temperature is set to plummet in London, Ont.

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  Apr 14
• ‘Deteriorating air quality’ expected in parts of southern Ontario on Friday

  The weather agency issued a special air quality statement Friday morning for areas stretching from Kingston down to Windsor. 

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  Apr 14
• Whiplash for Mother Nature: London, Ont. could set record highs, followed by frost

  Potentially record-high temperatures in London, Ont., are expected to plummet next week and frost should be top of mind for farmers, says meteorologist Ross Hull.

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  Apr 13
• Parks and patios: Londoners take advantage of warm week

  April weather can be unpredictable but Londoners are being treated to a week of warmth and sunshine. From parks to patios, residents are soaking it in.

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  Apr 12
• ‘Major pattern change’ to bring much warmer temperatures to southern Ontario

  A "major pattern change" will bring much warmer temperatures to southern Ontario in the coming days. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell details what's expected.

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  Apr 7
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• Deadly ice storm leaves 3 dead, hundreds of thousands still without power

  Hydro-Québec says electricity has been restored for one-third of affected customers while in Ontario, power outages are expected to be a 'multi-day' situation.

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  Apr 7
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• Ontario derecho, tornado recovery funding not enough, municipalities say

  Funding meant to help Ontario communities recover from extreme wind damage won't be enough to make property and business owners whole or eliminate risks to vital infrastructure.

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  Apr 7
• Man dies from fallen branch as ice storm wreaks havoc on Quebec, Ontario

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who was in Montreal alongside Mayor Valérie Plante, said it is important for people to stay safe and 'pull together.'

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  Apr 6
• Thunderstorm watch ends for London as high water levels remain in Thames River watershed

  Wednesday's anticipated rainfall will come in addition to the 21 millimetres of precipitation the city saw early Tuesday, according to Environment Canada data.

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  Apr 5