Climate Change – Okanagan Current

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

Canada issues air quality alerts as smoke from U.S. fires drifts north, complicating a diplomatic row over Donald Trump's proposed wildfire tariffs.

WORLD7 days ago

Millions Across North America Face Historic Heatwave as Record Temperatures Shift East

Millions in Canada and the US face record-breaking heat as a massive thermal dome moves east. Find updates on temperature records and weather warnings.

energy3 weeks ago

Prime Minister Mark Carney Reverses Climate Strategy in Bid for National Unity

PM Mark Carney announces a shift in Canada's energy plan, allowing higher emissions to prioritize national unity and support Alberta's oil and gas sector.

Environment1 month ago

The Rising Tide of Ticks: Why Canada Faces a Growing Threat of Lyme Disease and Beyond

Explore why tick populations are surging in Canada due to climate change and urban growth, and learn about the rising threat of Lyme disease and red...

Environment2 months ago

Invasive Mosquitoes Carrying Brain-Swelling Virus Detected in B.C. Sea-to-Sky Region

B.C. health officials detect invasive mosquitoes and the California serogroup virus in the Sea-to-Sky region following a cluster of childhood encephalitis cases.

BC NEWS2 months ago

Arctic ‘Rust’ Crisis: Thawing Permafrost Turns Pristine Canadian Rivers into Toxic Orange Acid

Thawing permafrost in Canada's Yukon is turning pristine rivers into toxic, orange acid pools, threatening biodiversity and Indigenous water sources.

Environment2 months ago

Montreal Hits Record High for Lyme Disease as Island Becomes Official Risk Zone

Montreal records record 161 Lyme disease cases in 2025. With 38% of infections occurring locally, health officials warn of climate-driven tick expansion.

Environment3 months ago

Early Heatwave Shatters Records and Sparks Wildfires Across Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island faces early wildfire starts and broken temperature records as B.C. experiences a heatwave with highs 10 degrees above seasonal norms.

Canada News3 months ago

Invisible Threats: Experts Warn of Early and Expanding Tick Season Across Canada

Health experts warn of an early and dangerous tick season in Canada. Learn about Lyme disease, emerging pathogens, and the importance of daily tick checks.

All posts tagged "Climate Change"

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

Millions Across North America Face Historic Heatwave as Record Temperatures Shift East

Prime Minister Mark Carney Reverses Climate Strategy in Bid for National Unity

The Rising Tide of Ticks: Why Canada Faces a Growing Threat of Lyme Disease and Beyond

Invasive Mosquitoes Carrying Brain-Swelling Virus Detected in B.C. Sea-to-Sky Region

Arctic ‘Rust’ Crisis: Thawing Permafrost Turns Pristine Canadian Rivers into Toxic Orange Acid

Montreal Hits Record High for Lyme Disease as Island Becomes Official Risk Zone

Early Heatwave Shatters Records and Sparks Wildfires Across Vancouver Island

Invisible Threats: Experts Warn of Early and Expanding Tick Season Across Canada

Investigation Underway Following Fatality at Historic Okanagan Lake Swim Event

RCMP Investigate String of Suspicious Fires in West Kelowna Neighborhood

Strategic Pivot: Canada Joins Global Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter Program Amid U.S. Trade Tensions

Mayor Olivia Chow Targets Big Tech Pricing Tactics at Toronto Grocery Stores

Canada Offered to Double Oil Exports to U.S. in Failed Trade Negotiations, Hoekstra Reveals

Cross-Border Smoke Crisis: Canada Issues Alerts as U.S. Wildfire Pollution Drifts North

Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go

B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights

A Taste of Autumn: Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2025

Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season

Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season

BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard