Weather

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

What's in store for Canada's 2026 wildfire season?

Wildfire season may get off to a relatively quiet start in Canada but lingering drought and a warm summer could tip the scales towards another severe year, experts say. Wildfire expert Mike Flannigan...

April 10, 2026 2:43 pm AST AST

Canada's weather agency to launch hybrid forecasting model that uses AI

Canada's national weather agency will be launching a new hybrid forecasting model that uses both artificial intelligence (AI) and traditional forecasting. In a press release, Environment and Climate...

April 9, 2026 12:59 pm AST AST

Freezing rain falls throughout Halifax

Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Halifax as temperatures hover around 0 C. The weather authority says freezing rain can be expected to continue for around five hours before...

April 6, 2026 11:04 am AST AST

Summer air quality alerts will become routine in U.S. without action: UWaterloo study

A new study out of the University of Waterloo is underlining how North American air quality could deteriorate by the end of the century unless efforts are taken to fight climate change. The study, which...

March 31, 2026 5:00 am AST AST

Early spring snowfall causes some school closures in N.S.

Spring may have sprung, but the snow is still falling. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for much of the province, with some regions expected to receive 10 to 15 cm of snow. The...

March 23, 2026 10:50 am AST AST

N.S. to have fixed-wing water bombers staying in the province this year

Nova Scotia is expected to have some fixed-wing water bombers in the province over the wildfire season to add to its current fleet. Scott Tingley, manager of forest protection with the Department of...

March 20, 2026 1:09 pm AST AST