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Tim Powers fills in for Vassy Kapelos today, as U.S. President Donald Trump is fuming about the Canadian wildfires. He says he spoke to Prime Minister Carney at Sunday's FIFA World Cup Final about the wildfire smoke that is impacting America's air quality, insisting that Canada should do more to control these violent blazes. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his takeaways from Trump's latest tariff threats. On today's show: CTV National News correspondent Scott Hurst and Environment Canada climatologist David Philips join Tim with the latest on the country's wildfire situation. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: New Canadian research finds that A.I. could help better manage wildfire risks. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Michele Cadario, Jordan Paquet, and Shannon Greer. Ralph Goodale, a former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, reacts to Andy Burnham becoming the seventh U.K. Prime Minister in 10 years. Spain has achieved soccer immortality, wearing down Argentina in Extra Time and securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Chiming in with his two cents is veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani.

We bring you updates from efforts to control wildfires primarily in northwestern Ontario and relief efforts to help evacuees in Thunder Bay. Voices in the broadcast include: Environment Canada, Mayor of Thunder Bay and we hear from wildfire emergency expert Eric Kennedy.

Guest host Rob Fai, Mike Colle Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence & Jon Burnside Former police officer and Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) discuss: 1 - Environment Canada warns of 'very poor' air quality as wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto 2 - Salsa on St. Clair organizers call for accountability in shooting, threaten to pull plug on event 3 - Toronto residents with no air conditioning struggle during extreme heat, as city set to cap indoor temperatures — next year 4 - Should Toronto bars stay open until 6 a.m. to boost the nighttime economy? The city is considering it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest host Rob Fai, Mike Colle Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence & Jon Burnside Former police officer and Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) discuss: 1 - Environment Canada warns of 'very poor' air quality as wildfire smoke hangs over Toronto 2 - Salsa on St. Clair organizers call for accountability in shooting, threaten to pull plug on event 3 - Toronto residents with no air conditioning struggle during extreme heat, as city set to cap indoor temperatures — next year 4 - Should Toronto bars stay open until 6 a.m. to boost the nighttime economy? The city is considering it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Party for Two, Jerry is joined by Mike Kakuk, co‑host of Mornings with Mike and Meg on AM800 Windsor, to break down the top stories of the day. Toronto‑area PC MPPs have billed taxpayers over $100,000 for overnight stays in Toronto. He speaks with Dave Trafford, Chief Executive Producer at Story Studio Network about the political optics of this. Producer Cristina Galle's dashboard cookie fail. Plus, when customers passed off Regina Grinstein’s baking as their own, she took it as a compliment. Jerry weighs in on this. The show wraps with the day’s biggest story: Heat, wildfires, and air quality. Jerry speaks with Simon Legault, meteorologist for Environment Canada, for the latest updates and what to expect in the coming days.

Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning because of wildfires in Northern Ontario, and we have an opening date for the multi-use path on the Gordie Howe International Bridge. These stories and more are on your evening news. 

Environment Canada has issued alerts for at least five provinces and one territory. Extreme heat, wildfires, and tornadoes are making for more volatile weather across the country. And: Public health experts in the U.S. are trying to track the source of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis. It's usually food- or water-borne. The outbreak has spread to 30 states, and while it's not usually fatal, it can be very unpleasant. Also: President Donald Trump backtracks on his plan to charge transiting ships a fee, as the U.S. and Iran each claim control of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: The Assembly of First Nations criticizes the prime minister's major projects plan, Canadian connection to the murder of a Punjabi singer, the campaign to free a Palestinian doctor, home insurance costs rise in Canada, and more.

It's been an active start to severe weather season in Saskatchewan, with the province already reaching its average number of tornadoes for an entire summer—and there's still plenty of the season left to go. Jenny Hagan, severe weather specialist, joins Tamara to talk about the wild weather and her thoughts on some communication changes at Environment Canada.

Support the pod on Patreon With so much emphasis on global politics and the World Cup in recent weeks, we're going to focus on the somewhat quieter but intensely important bureaucratic dismantling of expertise occurring in health and science. First, Derek looks into a recent 412-page OMB proposal that hands political appointees veto power over federal science grants, effectively killing peer review, blocking research on health disparities, and walling off American scientists from the rest of the world. Matthew counters with Canada's own corrosive behavior. Then we dig into the contradiction of MAHA: the pro-health movement running cover for the EPA quietly approving new forever chemical pesticides mere days after the Supreme Court gutted Americans' ability to sue Monsanto (by way of their parent company, Bayer). Again, there's a Canadian parallel: Bill C-30 hands cabinet the power to override Health Canada's own scientists and approve pesticides they've already ruled unsafe. Finally, Julian removes gravity from the situation by covering congressional UAP hearings where unverified whistleblower claims about alien bodies and secret programs get treated with peer-reviewed science seriousness. Only, as with everything else in Trump's America, the science is thin and the theater, thick. Show Notes The war against ‘woke' could end US science as we know it Carney's government is cutting hundreds of environment and science jobs Departmental plans fuel concern over federal job, program cuts Environment Canada disbands radar research team amid cuts to weather services Weather experts concerned about public safety as Environment Canada disbands radar research team Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides Pesticide regulation changes raise questions in Northeastern Ontario Amendments buried in Bill C-30 weaken environmental protections Former Haiti prime minister Smarck Michel dies at 75 Omnibus I: the EU concludes CSDDD and CSRD reforms EU scales back corporate due diligence and reporting rules Australia: Labor-Greens deal to fast-track mining and military projects Task Force Tackles MK Ultra UFO Disclosure Movement Goes To Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada faces Morocco in a historic World Cup showdown today with a spot in the quarter-finals on the line.Environment Canada downgrades a series of critical tornado warnings in Saskatchewan after a severe storm drops baseball-sized hail and reports of a touchdown near Edam.Funeral preperations begin in Iran, for the late supreme leader Ayatollah AliKhamenei.Thousands of protesters clash with riot police in eastern Germany outside a convention for the surging, far-right AfD party.A deeply divided United States marks a landmark Independence Day as Donald Trump and New York's mayor clash over the nation's core promises.Pope Leo visits the migrant flashpoint of Lampedusa on the 4th of July to call refugee treatment a defining moral test for the West.

Temperatures may hit 37 Celsius this week as Toronto faces an orange heat alert from Environment Canada; Toronto’s Portuguese and Croatian communities are eagerly preparing for the Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium; and, more than 100 thousand Canadians own property in Mexico, but if you plan to buy real estate you have to be careful.

Guest host Tim Powers speaks with TSN's Claire Hanna about Sunday's historic 1-0 victory over South Africa, and what awaits the Men's National Team in the Round of 16. On today's show: Eric Ham, CTV U.S. political analyst and former U.S. Congressional Staffer, on this week's looming CUSMA deadline. Tech Check with tech analyst Carmi Levy: Apple and Microsoft hike prices as A.I. crunches the global memory chip supply. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Tom Mulcair and Scott Reid. David Phillips, a climatologist with Environment Canada, on the extreme heat that is expected to strike parts of Canada this week. TSN 1200's Gord Wilson delivers a quick debrief of the 2026 NHL Draft, and offers a look-ahead to Wednesday's Free Agent Frenzy.

Environment Canada has upgraded its heat warning from yellow to orange, two Chatham men are at a Windsor hospital following a serious crash involving a scooter, and great news at Windsor's NextStar plant. All the evening headlines on the go.

MASSIVE STORM... Greg's hitting the street along with Global's Mathew Merkel, and Environment Canada says Stonewall got 250... TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY millimetres of rain (1:15); More on the storm and what Greg is seeing out there (8:55); More with Global's Matthew Merkel out and about / STORM RECAP WITH ENVIRONMENT CANADA (11:45); What did you experience in last night's storm? HOW MANY ALERTS DID YOU GET??? (22:25); Stuck on the tarmac for SEVEN hours due to the storm!!! - 680 CJOB's Richard Cloutier (26:45); Storm feedback / BoC June 10th rate decision: Royal LePage (36:00); Latest from the flood zone in WestMan (45:10); City response to the storm (51:00); Question of the Day result on dandelions / Greg & his neighbours tackled the clogged storm drains together (1:00:15); Listener in Stonewall paints the picture on how bad it is out there after all that rain (1:04:20);

Heat warnings from both Environment Canada and the local health unit remain in effect, the Bank of Canada leaves interest rates alone, and BANA calls for social media education as a ban is introduced in Ottawa. All the evening headlines on the go.

Earlier this week, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority downgraded water-level warnings for Rice Lake. There was lots of rain in April. There was so much that Environment Canada issued some warnings for our area. A total of 81.3 mm fell during the entire month. Just last week, a flood watch was extended for the Rice Lake Shoreline. So, what's going on? In this interview, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority hydrologist Cory Harris will explain it. He will talk about water levels and why, despite some good weather last week, West Northumberland continues to experience issues. He will also explain how development, climate change, and other factors contribute to the current conditions. He will also help shed light on the fancy terms experts use when discussing floods and water levels. Have a listen and see if this helps you understand all the flood watches and warnings in effect.

It's safe to say we've all had enough of old man winter! But with another cold spring storm, bringing snow, rain and even hail and thunderstorms to parts of the province, is true spring weather on the horizon? We check in with Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, to learn more about when spring-like conditions will finally arrive.

Spring flooding is threatening several parts of central and eastern Canada this weekend. Environment Canada expects more rain to fall in the coming days. Affected communities across Quebec and Ontario are preparing for the worst.Also: Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any vessel moving towards the Strait of Hormuz will be targeted. The critical waterway was declared open for business just a day ago. But now, access is once again restricted.It's the latest bit of diplomatic whiplash, as both Iran and the U.S. extend olive branches while wielding them like clubs.And: They're catchy, colourful, and potentially harmful. AI generated content aimed at toddlers and pre-schoolers is all over YouTube. That prevalance has child development experts worried.Plus: Farmers fighting outdated tax laws, Corruption inside Cricket Canada, Cherry blossom tourists overwhelming rural Japan, and more.

Just 3 days after Trump called for support in politicking the Strait of Hormuz, no U.S. allies have committed military resources. We tackle the U.S. President's latest comments. On today's show: Environment Canada meteorologist Doug Gillham breaks down the wild Winter weather across Canada. Canadian economist Don Drummond discusses the impact of the Iran War on Canadian inflation and interest rates. Money Talk with John Klotz: What to do with your pension benefits if you’ve been laid off, and how to plan ahead if you think a layoff is coming. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Sebastian Skamski, Sharan Kaur, and Nojoud Al Mallees. Vassy speaks with Dr. Giulia Muraca, the author of a new study that highlights the gaps in how the healthcare system handles serious post-childbirth complications.

Simon Legault of Environment Canada talks to Andrew Carter about the amount of rain the Montreal area received, and how much snow is on the way.

Environment Canada is warning that the Montreal region could see 20 to 30 millimetres of freezing rain today, with the system potentially lasting up to 24 hours. Forecasters say the ice buildup could lead to dangerous road conditions, falling branches, transit disruptions and possible power outages across much of southern Quebec. City crews are already preparing for the storm, with public works teams ready to salt roads, monitor infrastructure and respond to emergencies if conditions deteriorate. Jim Beis, a member of the Ville de Montréal Executive Committee, where he is specifically responsible for security and prevention, spoke to Andrew Carter.

David Philips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada joins Tom Whelan, in for Aaron Rand. Image: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Spring is just around the corner! But when will the warm up begin? Brent checks in with David Phillips, Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada, for a sneak peek at his spring forecast.

Roy L Hales/ Cortes Currents - More than a month has passed since Prime Minister Mark Carney took centre stage at the World Economic Forum with a speech calling for middle powers to forge strategic partnerships across energy, food, critical minerals, finance, and supply chains - standing up to lawless superpowers pursuing their own interests. Days have elapsed since Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre addressed the Economic Club of Canada, outlining his vision for a stronger Canada. In this morning's interview, Jennifer Lash, a former senior policy advisor for Environment Canada, compares their visions for the nation's future.

Environment Canada is tallying up snowfall totals.

Joseph Hickey from CORRELATION Research in the Public Interest discusses findings on Canada's temperature records, revealing a unique stepwise increase in 1998 that accounts for all the country's warming since 1948. This anomaly challenges the prevailing CO2-driven warming paradigm, suggesting potential influences from natural climate variability, such as ocean oscillations. Hickey also highlights issues of data adjustments and inconsistencies in Environment Canada's records.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:23 Overview of Correlation Research02:13 Joseph Hickey's Background03:53 Initial Observations on Temperature Data08:18 Stepwise Increase in Temperature Data11:12 Geographical Spread of Temperature Steps18:31 Analysis of Temperature Trends Post-199827:24 Potential Causes of Temperature Steps34:09 Conclusion and Future Research35:19 Q&A Sessionhttps://x.com/josephmhickeyhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joseph-Hickey-5=========Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. CTV Aviation Specialist Phyl Durdey outlines Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Canadian aviation manufacturing. CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos on this weekend's Conservative Party Convention, and the leadership vote that Pierre Poilievre is facing. Environment Canada's David Phillips on the wild and unpredictable Winter weather that Canadians will be facing in the coming days. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and NorthStar Public Affairs senior advisor Sabrina Grover. Topic 1: Heading into this weekend's leadership review, what's at stake for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre? Topic 2: B.C. Premier David Eby is accusing Alberta separatists of treason. Topic 3: Should the feds restrict Canadian businesses from taking contracts with ICE? Topic 4: Recounting our favourite memories of Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, who passed away today at the age of 71.

Brett chatted with 640 Toronto, after their 60 CM of snow, about our extreme cold / Winnipeg Jets (1:40); Minneapolis tensions remain high following fatal shooting by US agents (8:45); Chasing the Ice (not ICE) Storm in the Carolinas with stormchaser Aaron Jayjack (11:55); What's something for which you have unwavering loyalty? - Inspired by Colorado Avalanche TV announcer who was mad at Philadelphia fans in the building cheering for the Flyers (20:50); What's at stake ahead of Parliament's resumption (27:55); Provincial Business Security Rebate Program, small biz can apply for $2,500 (34:30); Weather Mayhem... Environment Canada's David Phillips and Global News Morning's Clay Young (44:55); CJOB's Jim Toth on the bumbling and stumbling Winnipeg Jets (48:30); Southern Manitoba Technology Conference coming up in Morden (1:00:40); Book launch tomorrow night at McNally: "Villain Hitting For Vicious Little Nobodies" - Lindsay Wong, local author and Creative Writing teacher at the U of W (1:08:40).

Jim kicks off the hour asking whether Am I a Jerk?, he debates whether it’s reasonable to be angry at coworkers who didn’t show up for their shift, with callers and contributors weighing in. Later, Jim digs into a new poll showing nearly one in three Canadians believe the U.S. might try to invade Canada, joined by military expert Richard Shimooka. The hour wraps with Environment Canada climatologist David Phillips explaining Canada’s colour‑coded weather alerts and Kerry Schmidt on an Ontario Highway update.

Tonight's Guest WeatherBrain is Canadian meteorologist Ken MacDonald.  He started his career way back in 1975, and has been an instructor, a forecaster, and a researcher.  He is the former Executive Director of Environment Canada.  Our second Guest WeatherBrain James Abraham is a veteran meteorologist with almost four decades of experience who has forecasted in British Columbia, the U. S. East Coast and even was former and first Director of the Canadian Hurricane Center.  Ken and James, welcome to WeatherBrains! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Environment Canada basics (08:00) Modernization process at Environment Canada (14:00) Reformatted warning polygons (19:00) Recurring issues with zone forecasts (22:30) Canadian meteorology employment/recruiting (28:30) Details of 18 month internship after initial hire (34:00) Canadian Hurricane Center (35:00) The Perfect Storm of 1991 (48:00) Total number of TV meteorologists in Canada (53:00) Death of linear television (56:30) Research efforts across Canada (01:06:00) Most difficult places to forecast meteorology in Canada (01:09:30) 2025-26 Canadian winter highlights (01:10:30) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (01:14:00) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:16:45) E-Mail Segment (01:18:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1043:   Alabama Weather Network Canada's weather warning system has changed. Here's how. Meteorologist Occupational Training Program Picks of the Week: James Aydelott - The OCS/Mesonet Ticker Jen Narramore - Jen shoutout on X Rick Smith - Out Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Foghorn John Gordon - NWS Juneau on YouTube John Gordon - Juneau, Alaska buried under 80+ inches of snow Bill Murray - Out James Spann - CIPS Analog-Based Severe Probability Guidance The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

On WeatherBrains this week are meteorologist Jim Abraham with Environment Canada and meteorologist Ken MacDonald.  Jim actually started the Canadian Hurricane Center in Halifax, and has been working in meteorology for over four decades.  Ken MacDonald has been in the weather field for over 48 years.  He launched his career in 1975, and has been an instructor, a forecaster, and a researcher in areas all over Canada.  It's great to see you both and thank you for joining us tonight! Our email officer Jen is continuing to handle the incoming messages from our listeners. Reach us here: email@weatherbrains.com. Origin of "Boomer Sooner" (07:15) NWS vs Canadian forecast offices (12:00) Canadian forecast offices and their relationship with the Canadian military (18:00) Monitoring/Observational networks across Environment Canada (21:00) Importance of cloud typing in Mexican and Canadian forecast offices vs NWS (27:00) US and Canadian weather radio equivalents (33:30) Environment and Climate Change Canada (56:00) June 2021 British Columbia Heat Dome (01:02:00) 2022 Hurricane Fiona (01:07:00) "Fire Weather:  A True Story from a Hotter World" by John Vaillant (01:17:00) Canadian weather warning Color Coded System (01:18:00) POD/FAR in Canada (01:22:00) The Astronomy Outlook with Tony Rice (No segment this week) This Week in Tornado History With Jen (01:30:00) E-Mail Segment (01:33:00) and more! Web Sites from Episode 1039:   Alabama Weather Network Picks of the Week: Jim Abraham - 11 jaw-dropping videos from the Fort McMurray wildfire James Aydelott - Out Jen Narramore - Anniversary of the 2021 Historic December 15tyh Derecho Rick Smith - All Things Radar: Severe Weather/From the Girls Who Chase special workshop series Troy Kimmel - Foghorn Kim Klockow-McClain - Western launches Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory John Gordon - Snow tarp video on X Bill Murray - Out James Spann - December 16th, 2000 Tuscaloosa Tornado coverage on YouTube The WeatherBrains crew includes your host, James Spann, plus other notable geeks like Troy Kimmel, Bill Murray, Rick Smith, James Aydelott, Jen Narramore, John Gordon, and Dr. Kim Klockow-McClain. They bring together a wealth of weather knowledge and experience for another fascinating podcast about weather.

Metro Vancouver and B.C.'s Fraser Valley remain under an Environment Canada yellow warning as an additional 50 to 70 millimetres of rain is expected to fall in Coquitlam, Maple Ridge and the North Shore. Mike Little, the mayor of North Vancouver, joins the show to discuss the state of weather preparations in his community. Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Oszewski defended Ottawa's flood response by referring to what she called a "modernized" Disaster Financial Assistance Program, but municipal leaders such as Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens say more support is needed. Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne, whose community was devastated by the 2021 floods, joins the show to discuss the accessibility of disaster relief supports.

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Energeticcity's Caitlin Coombs sits down with new Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce president Deena Del Giusto.Then, Environment Canada meteorologist Brian Proctor chats with Moose FM's Dub Craig about the weather outside (it's frightful!) and their new colour-coded system for weather alerts.Join us for This Week in the Peace every Friday at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM and the Moose FM Facebook page & Energeticcity YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Keyes is filling in for Vassy Kapelos, who will return on Monday. On today's show: Floodwaters and landslides are wreaking havoc on parts of British Columbia. Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips delivers the details. America has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the latest stretch of tension escalations. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham reacts to Venezuela's response. Later in the show, we pick the brain of Retired Major-General David Fraser. Foreigners who are allowed to visit the U.S. without a visa could soon be required to submit personal information to Homeland Security, ranging from their social media accounts to extensive family history. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Jordan Paquet, Saeed Selvam, and Mike LeCouteur. Canadians say holiday impaired driving is getting worse, and most want to see more checkpoints.

Nairobi's ride-hailing sector hits 40% electric motorcycles as Bolt logs 4.8 million EV rides. Financing from M-KOPA and Watu helps riders switch to cheaper, cleaner bikes, and local companies like Roam and Ampersand expand assembly and charging. Norway agrees to study its post-oil future after a deal with the Greens to pass the 2026 budget. EV incentives begin to scale back as adoption goals are met: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/norway-to-examine-scenarios-for-post-oil-economy/. Thermostats Part 2 with Brian and James reviews the McVeggie. He wonders if it's actually just a mayo sandwich. They react to CNN's Bill Weir covering Trump's MPG rollback (full clip on Patreon: https://patreon.com/cleanenergypod) and look back at The Price Is Right giving away a $112,000 Tesla Roadster in 2010 and other EVs over the years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPq_I_L2UL4. A drone strike damages the protective shelter over the Chernobyl reactor. UN inspectors say repairs are needed, though experts caution against panic. BBC link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98nldr06l2o James wakes up to hazardous air quality as Environment Canada issues a 10+ AQHI alert. LA becomes officially coal-free after the Intermountain Power Project shuts down, ending decades of coal power for the city. More from Electrek: https://electrek.co/2025/12/08/los-angeles-power-supply-is-now-officially-coal-free/. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.    

This week, Joanne welcomes horticulturist Stephen Biggs back to the podcast to talk about his latest project, the newly expanded Canada Gardener's Journal. About Steven   Steven was recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the "green gang" making a difference in Canadian horticulture. His home-garden experiments span driveway straw-bale gardens, a rooftop kitchen garden, fruit plantings, and an edible-themed front yard. He's a horticulturist, award-winning broadcaster and author, and former horticulture instructor with George Brown and Durham Colleges in Ontario, Canada. His other books include Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't, Grow Lemons Where You Think You Can't, Growing Figs in Cold Climates, Grow Figs Where You Think You Can't, and No-Guff Gardening, available at foodgardenlife.com. Tune in to learn more about Canada Gardener's Journal. Origins of the Gardener's Journal Started 34 years ago by Margaret Bennett Alder Inspired by her father's paper booklets he used to manage tasks and meds Margaret used the format to track garden tasks, neat plant sources, and observations First year: ~50 copies printed; grew to 500 the next year By the 25th edition (2017), and her retirement at age 90, over 18,000 copies sold Margaret passed away at 98; the journal is part of her gardening legacy Evolution of the Journal Originally the Toronto Gardener's Journal, then the Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener's Journal Taken over by Helen and Sarah Battersby (TorontoGardens.com), who expanded its geographic scope and won awards Now passed to Stephen, who has turned it into Canada's Gardener's Journal What's New in Canada's Gardener's Journal Now Canada-wide and bilingual, with information relevant across the country Includes average first and last frost dates using the most recent Environment Canada data Expanded sources list featuring Canadian suppliers that ship across the country (seeds, nursery stock, etc.) Ongoing plan to update sources as new nurseries and seed companies are suggested From Toronto-specific to Seasonal Tasks Old version: weekly tasks tied to the Toronto area and similar zones New version: season-based task lists (spring, summer, fall, winter) Includes outdoor tasks and indoor prep (seed starting, planning, etc.) Better suited to different climates and zones across Canada (and similar U.S. regions) Perpetual Calendar Format Previously: a dated, year-specific planner (e.g., 2024, 2025) with fixed calendar weeks Now: a perpetual, undated week-by-week layout Gardeners can start using it at any point in the year Can stretch use over more than one year if desired Focuses on periods of active gardening rather than wasting pages in off-months Practical, Hands-On Focus Designed by a gardener for gardeners—light on theory, heavy on practical prompts Space for gardeners to record: What they planted and when Weather patterns and unusual seasons Successes, failures, and plant sources Acts as both a planner and a historical record for future decision-making Why Garden Journaling Matters  Memory is unreliable: gardeners quickly forget how wet/cool or hot/dry a season actually was Notes and photos together help explain: Why certain plants thrived or struggled How changing climate and shifting zones affect timing and plant choices Useful for: Answering client questions (for designers like Joanne) Tracking long-term trends in weather and performance Diagnosing issues (e.g., why tomatoes didn't ripen as usual) Climate Change & Updated Data Growing zones and frost patterns are shifting with climate change The journal uses the latest Environment Canada frost-date data Stephen expects ongoing updates in future editions as data and climate continue to change Honouring Founder Margaret Bennett Alder Margaret was passionate about a plant-based diet, which she linked to her longevity The journal has long included pages of her favourite plant-based resources Stephen has expanded this section with new Canadian sources in her honour Availability & Price Price: $19.95 – positioned as an affordable gift or stocking stuffer Available via foodgardenlife.com under the books section Some specialty garden retailers carry it; retailers are listed on the website Stephen encourages buyers (especially Christmas shoppers) to email him via the site if they're unsure about shipping timelines Although now truly Canada-wide, gardeners in northern U.S. border states with similar zones may also find it very useful Check out Stephen's books and Canada's Gardener's Journal on foodgardenlife.com. You can also find @foodgardenlife on YouTube. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden Are you a landscape or gardening expert? We'd love to have you on the show! Click here to learn more. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

06:07 WAKE UP... (0:30); What do you do without power? (7:15); Royal LePage Report, Michael Froese, Manitoba Royal Lepage (11:50); Breakfast with the Bombers THEE WILLIE JEFFERSON (20:15); Yellow Snow Warning??? Natalie Hazel, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, Environment Canada (28:45); Gabe Vilardi opens up about his battle with anxiety, we speak with Peer Connections MB (35:15); Brent Fitz/member Triumph !!!! (46:55).

Environment Canada issued a special weather statement Tuesday morning for heavy snow. Park Avenue West in Chatham has reopened following a water main break. A couple of Chatham murder trials have hit snags with issues including trial delays, venues, and new lawyers being brought in. A Chatham-Kent man is in custody after police say they linked him to two separate break-ins reported over the weekend. Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health  reports that COVID-19 and RSV activity is low in the province but cases of the flu are steadily growing and expected to peak this month. Air Transat is set to suspend all flights Tuesday, ahead of Wednesday's strike deadline.

Stefan Keyes fills in for Vassy Kapelos today. Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new oil pipeline will need support from both British Columbia and First Nations groups. This comes 24 hours ahead of Thursday's expected MOU announcement in Alberta. We examine the political ramifications with CTV News political analyst Scott Reid. On today's show: Prime Minister Carney is set to announce a new suite of government support for Canada's Steel and Forestry sectors. Environment Canada's David Phillips analyzes the major winter storm system that is expected to strike Ontario and Quebec in the coming days. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Laura D'Angelo and Jordan Paquet. Liana McDonald, the Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, reacts to a concerning new study on online sexual exploitation within the country. The National Farmers Union is lobbying the feds for a guaranteed income for all Canadian farmers.

US President Donald Trump says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to recognize a Palestinian state, could make it difficult to do a trade deal. South Korea beats Donald Trump's tariff deadline but the deal is unpopular. Hundreds of people in BC's Okanagan region are on evacuation alert due to a wildfire. Environment Canada warns prairie wildfire smoke could affect air quality from Saskatchewan to Ontario and parts of Quebec. Ukraine's parliament restores independence to two anti-corruption agencies, after demonstrations in Kyiv. Fight attendant suing Delta Air Lines over the fiery crash at Toronto's Pearson Airport in February. Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert in Montreal, days after they were seen dining together.

Environment Canada has downgraded its air quality warning to a special statement for Toronto and the GTA due to wildfire smoke; eight vehicles were set on fire at an auto body shop in Scarborough early Monday morning, Toronto police say; and, a couple is speaking out after they were denied a refund after they cancelled a hotel booking for their honeymoon trip on Expedia.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com has details on a new canola variety that claims to be resistant to hot and dry conditions, as well as shares his experience on a farm writers tour through Saskatchewan and Alberta. -Susie Miller with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada talked about the introduction of Bill S-230 and what it would mean for Canadian agriculture, if passed. -Environment Canada released weather stats for the month of June.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control issued a reminder to prepare for summer heat after Environment Canada warned of an incoming early season heat event in southern B.C. Vancouver Coastal Health medical health officer Dr. Michael Schwandt answers questions about the health effects of extreme heat as we ask viewers what can be done to help people adapt to heat events. Jen Miles is a planner at the City of Kelowna.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Bank of Canada decided to keep its interest rate at 2.75%. Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo will explain what it means for farmers. -Environment Canada's monthly weather stats show May was warm and dry. -Farm Credit Canada released its Food and Beverage report for 2025, and we'll look at one of the sectors, specifically grain & oilseed milling. -Northeast Saskatchewan is experiencing dry conditions.

0:17 - Manitoba has declared a province wide state of emergency as their wild fires cause mass evacuations. And Albert Wildfires has issued a red flag watch for wild fires; a rarely-heard-of term indicating an increased risk for fire danger due to high temperatures, low humidity and high winds. 8:54 - Canada has a chance to lead on AI policy and data governance at G7 Leaders' Summit. 17:16 - U.S. court rules Trump does not have ‘unbounded authority' to impose tariffs. Which tariffs does this effect and how is our government responding? 25: 12 - We found out during the throne speech that Canada plans on joining the European defence plan that aims to rapidly increase military arms production in a bid to move away from U.S. reliance. 35:03 - Your calls on AI and defence spending. 39:46 - Crop diversification is crucial to Canadian resilience in a changing world. 50:00 - Canada Post sends ‘final offers' to union amid mounting financial struggle. 53: 55 - David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada tells us what we can expect weather wise this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Environment Canada is warning of a daylong hotspell in much of B.C., with projected temperatures between 5 C and 12 C above normal for many areas. ACORN Canada national representative Nichola Taylor joins the show to discuss how the organization is advocating for hot weather protections for low and moderate income renters.

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the presence of avian influenza in a few areas of Saskatchewan and one area in Manitoba. Testing of wild birds for Avian Flu is also underway. -Recapping the latest SaskAgToday.com Roundtable with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh. -Environment Canada released weather stats for the month of April.

The media's focus on military and warfare consumes a vast amount of attention, neglecting other major threats. Today, Colin Robertson sits down Joe Ingram, Dr. Ted Manning, Geoff Strong and Andrew Welch to discuss global warming, harming biodiversity, health impacts, and refusal to acknowledge the need for social change. // Participants' bios - Joe Ingram is the Chairman of GreenTech labs, served with the International Development Agency, former President/CEO of the North-South Institute, was the Deputy Director at the World Bank Institute, including as its Special Representative to the UN and WTO. - Dr. Ted Manning is the President of Tourisk Inc., a consultant to the UN World Tourism Organization, advisor to the World Wildlife Fund and lectures in tourism and environmental topics internationally. - Geoff Strong is an atmospheric climate scientist, sits of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, a fellow and former national President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. He was nominated in 2023 for the prestigious Patterson Medal from Environment Canada. - Andrew Welch is the author of The Value Crisis and sits of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome. He is an Emergency Response Team Site Manager (volunteer) with the Canadian Red Cross, and was a founding member of their National Disaster Management Evaluation Team. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "Canadian Industry and Security on an Age of Existential Threat", by Joe Ingram. - The Value Crisis, by Andrew Welch. - Risk and Resilience in the Era of Climate Change, by Vinod Thomas. - The Age of American Unreason in a Culture of Lies, by Susan Jacoby. - Sustainable Tourism in the Americas, by Ted Manning. - Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson. - Anaximander: And the Birth of Science, by Carlo Rovelli. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: February 18, 2025 Release date: March 24, 2025

Dan Burritt is our host today. On Tuesday's show: Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver will be hit with two to four centimetres of snow, and has issued cold weather warnings for parts of B.C. The snow and cold led to multiple school cancellations and rough commutes Tuesday morning. CBC's Jessica Cheung reports on how Metro Vancouverites are navigating the weather. Multiple crashes on Highway 1 near the Port Mann Bridge prompted B.C. Highway Patrol to ask drivers to avoid the highway, or stay home altogether. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin provides an update on road conditions. Canada has secured a 30-day pause on tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the reprieve, leaders in Canada are looking to decrease reliance on the American economy, with many consumers continuing their pledge to buy local. Heather O'Hara, executive director of the B.C. Association of Farmers Markets, joins the show to discuss local products.

Environment Canada's top 10 biggest weather stories of the year just dropped. And we got three CBC weather specialists to break it down for you. Learn what's causing an increase in B.C.'s atmospheric rivers, how Jasper's summer inferno left its landscape changed forever, and why Central Canada bore the brunt of the 2024 hurricane season. Plus – extreme weather is part of the reason insurance costs are rising. What On Earth is on the hunt for solutions.