Weather

Officials forecast below-average hurricane season, but stress 'it only takes one'

Canada's hurricane forecasters are expecting a quieter year for hurricanes, but say people should still be prepared for the possibility of an impactful storm. The Canadian Hurricane Centre released...

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Over 100-year-old Halifax heat record broken this week

Several records across the province, including one over a century old in Halifax, were broken as a warm air mass surged the thermometers on Wednesday. According to data from Environment Canada, and...

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Nova Scotia's new firefighting aircraft squelches wildfire on southwestern shore

A small wildfire that was burning out of control on Nova Scotia’s southwestern coast Wednesday night is now described as being held. The province’s Emergency Management Department issued a statement...

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Hot weather causing challenges for blueberry producers in N.S.

With all the warm weather across much of Nova Scotia this week, blueberry producers are keeping a close eye on crops following last year's devastating drought. Last summer, farmers were hit hard when...

May 20, 2026 11:31 am AST AST

Heat warnings issued as temperatures soar in Nova Scotia

Summer heat has arrived in Nova Scotia. A yellow-level heat warning has been issued for Lunenburg, Queens, Kings and Annapolis counties, calling for temperatures to be near 30 C on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Take...

May 20, 2026 4:37 am AST AST

Nova Scotia contracts four water bombers for wildfire season

The Nova Scotia Government has announced it has contracted four water bombers as it looks to prepare for wildfire season. On Wednesday, the government said it has contracted four Air Tractor AT-802...

May 13, 2026 3:13 pm AST AST

Strong gusts and rain cause ferry disruptions, bridge closures

Northumberland Ferries says service between Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia have been disrupted this morning. High winds and heavy rain lashed both provinces Sunday into early Monday. The company...

May 4, 2026 11:00 am AST AST

Weather advisory issued as more heavy rain expected in Halifax

Nova Scotia is expected to see significant rainfall and strong winds on Sunday. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement, warning that between 25 and 40 mm of rain could fall in the...

May 4, 2026 11:07 am AST AST

Slow-moving rain system likely to create pooling on roads in Halifax

A rainfall warning remains in place Friday for the Halifax area and much of the South Shore with a storm system set to impact the area throughout the day. The yellow-level warning is calling for 40...

May 1, 2026 11:08 am AST AST

95.7 NewsRadio Weather Guarantee jackpot hits record high

The next winner of the 95.7 NewsRadio Weather Guarantee Peak Audio Video jackpot will be taking home a record-breaking amount of money. The jackpot has now reached $5,525, becoming the largest in the...

April 15, 2026 6:29 am AST AST