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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.

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement because of wind gusts up to 80 km/h. That's also prompted the local Conservation Authority to issue a safety bulletin for the Lake Erie shoreline. Chatham-Kent's proposed tax hike has been slashed by 3.96 per cent, thanks to a $2-million reduction. Chatham-Kent police say auto thefts are down, but pickup trucks are still the top target for thieves. The Board of Trustees for the St. Clair Catholic District School Board has approved the sale of a former school to Chatham-Kent. Canada's most decorated female Olympian, simmer Penny Oleksiak, is facing a two-year ban for an anti-doping rule violation. 

The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit is warning of an increase in drug overdoses over the past few weeks. They suspect the cause is fentanyl mixed with Xylazine, commonly referred to as "tranq." Environment Canada says there is a chance of showers this morning, but it will clear up before kids head out to trick-or-treat tonight. Chatham-Kent police and O.P.P. are reminding everyone to stay safe this Halloween. Lucas Raymond scored in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat L.A. 4-3, and game 6 of the World Series is tonight in Toronto. 

It's October! And it's HOT! / Jets lose / Barbershop Quartet! (1:40); What's a smell most people like, but you find off-putting? (9:00); Revisiting our chat with the designer of the Walmart Canada Orange Shirt (16:35); Environment Canada's David Phillips - First day of October - and we wrapped up September with a whole lot of heat! Any records? (24:35); He campaigned on health care - two years later, how are we doing under Kinew? - Doctors Manitoba (34:25); Weekly Wednesday Jets chats returns! - John Shannon (41:05); Smells people like, but you don't (50:45); Winning entry on smells most people like but you don't (55:20); BARBERSHOP QUARTET!! Jeepers Creepers Quartet performs, and brings details on the 'Learn to Sing Better' campaign starting Oct 8th (59:40).

Environment Canada's website has something weird / Brett's allergies are out of control / Concert announcements galore / Coach's Show highlights tee-up (1:40); Swan River quandary... Nobody wants this well paying job as a red seal mechanic! (9:50); Inspired by Swan River's issues finding workers... let's talk about moving to a new community for a job! (16:50); Breakfast with the Bombers - Coach's Show highlights after losing back to back games to SK, Zach Collaros goes down with injury (25:40); BURGERS vs DOGS vs TACOS - Sleep in Heavenly Peace food showdown fundraiser at St. James Burger & Chip Co. 1866 Ness Ave 11am-7pm (35:10); Anything interesting happening in Washington, DC??? - Global's Reggie Cecchini (47:25); Winning entries on moving out of town for a new job (55:10); Youth inundated with sports gambling ads, doctors warn (59:05).

How many kilometres do you have on your car? Plus – Have you gotten used to the heat?GUESTS: Andrew Campbell - car owner David Phillips - Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada

After Canada failed to secure a new trade deal with the U.S. last week, federal ministers have traveled to Mexico to talk trade with the other member of CUSMA. Guest host Tim Powers speaks with Colin Robertson, a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, about the next steps on the trade file. On today's show: Wildfire smoke continues to pollute Central Canada. David Phillips from Environment Canada attempts to explain when the smog might clear. Why did U.S. President Trump dismiss the Head of the Labour Statistics Bureau? CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham offers his theories. America says its putting a nuclear power plant on the Moon to power a future lunar base. Tech journalist Carmi Levy explores this, as well as some other tech stories that are dominating the news cycle. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Shakir Chambers and Sabrina Grover. How is the Canadian economy faring underneath a mountain of U.S. tariffs? BMO economist Benjamin Reitzes tackles the latest forecast.

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the area because of wildfires burning out west. The Minister in charge of trade between Canada and the U-S is still optimistic that a deal can be made. Chatham residents will soon have a new option for cell phone service.

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.

Montreal is once again under a heat warning, with temperatures climbing above 30  C and humidex values making it feel closer to 38 C. On top of that, smog advisories are in effect as wildfire smoke drifts into the city, raising serious concerns about air quality. David Phillips is a climatologist for the Meteorological Service of Canada at Environment Canada. He spoke to Andrew Carter.

KK is in for Greg this week and is dog-sitting a little Ewok poochy named Ruby Doo / Kinsmen Jackpot Bingo - jackpot is rising to $2.35M!!!! (1:40); We finally got some rain! But it doesn't look like we will again for a while...(8:55); Goldeyes game got rained out yesterday. Ever been rained out? Or had to go to 'Plan B' due to rain? (16:40); Emotional story of cancer battle, from one of our Park N' Fly contestants (23:20); What's the rest of the summer looking like weather-wise? - David Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada (34:50); Bombers have lost three in a row... should we panic? - Bob Irving (42:30); Auto Trader Canada - is now the time to buy? (54:30); Winning entry on getting rained out (1:01:40); Checking in with Pinawa Float and Paddle! How's the season going, how is tourism growing in Pinawa, and giving back to the community (1:05:35).

We are under a heat warning today from Environment Canada and the local public health unit, three new Family Medicine resident doctors are getting some post-graduate training at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, and a former White House official is urging Canada not to accept just any deal with the United States.

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.

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian interviews Aled ab Iorwerth the Deputy Chief Economist of CMHC about our housing crisis. Aled joined CMHC in 2016, previously had a 15-year career at Finance Canada, in various research and analysis roles that included secondments to Environment Canada and the Council of Canadian Academies. He holds a PhD in Economics from Western University and master's degrees in European and International Relations and Economics. Aled discusses the CMHC's new modeling approach, which still supports the need for increased housing supply to improve affordability. He says there are structural long-term challenges in the GTA and Vancouver with high housing costs deterring talent and causing a shift to other cities like Calgary and Halifax. Aled emphasizes that increasing housing supply could slow the growth of house prices, aiming for a flatline rather than a significant decrease. Additionally, Aled attributes the recent decline in housing prices to macroeconomic uncertainty and a short-term glut of condos, rather than an increase in supply. He notes that the disconnect in affordability metrics began around 2006, and current per capita housing construction rates are about half of what they were in the 1970s. Development fees and GST have significantly increased over the past decade, accounting for about 31% of the cost of housing. Aled also discussed the lengthy regulatory process for rezoning land, which can take 3-5 years in Toronto.Together Aled and Brian explore the potential for a boom and bust cycle due to low housing starts in the current year. Aled says simplifying zoning regulations and moving away from municipal control towards provincial or national oversight could help increase housing supply, highlighting the need for more harmonized regulations to allow for industry consolidation and greater productivity. Aled expressed skepticism about inclusionary zoning, preferring to address affordability through the tax system.

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.

Environment Canada says Windsor broke a heat record this week, a downtown dispensary is raided again, and the University of Windsor has named its new president. All the evening headlines on the go.

Today we talk to MARAL KARIMI, FACULTY LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION U OF TORONTO, DAVID PHILLIPS, SENIOR CLIMATOLOGIST, ENVIRONMENT CANADA, TARA BROSSEAU SNIDER, THERAPIST AT RECOVERY OF HOPE, DEREK TAYLOR.

David Phillips is a climatologist for the Meteorological Service of Canada at Environment Canada. He spoke to Ken Connors about the heat dome that Montreal is under.

Saskatchewan saw some wild storms last week, including two tornadoes confirmed by Environment Canada. Brent Loucks welcomes Ricky Forbes, professional storm chaser, to the show to talk about his work chasing storms and the upcoming storm season in Saskatchewan.

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.

Vassy Kapelos speaks with Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon and Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer about policy priorities, collaboration, energy policy, national unity, and more. On today's show: David Phillips, Senior Climatologist, Environment Canada, on what we can expect from The Daily Debrief Panel with Zain Velji, a political campaign strategist and partner at Northweather. He formerly worked with Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley; Tom Mulcair, CTV Political Analyst and Former NDP Leader; Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and managing director of Abacus Data Perry Bellegarde, Former Chief, Assembly of First Nations, on his expectations for the royal visit CTV's Abigail Bimman on the itinerary for the royal visit and how things went during the arrival this afternoon

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

On Monday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -China announced tariffs on various Canadian products will take effect March 20. China says it's in response to Canada placing tariffs on its electric vehicle and steel and aluminium lat fall. The President of APAS and the President of Pulse Canada weigh in on the announcement. -Weather stats for the month of February from Environment Canada show last month was very cold.

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.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Commodity prices aren't sure where to trend three days into the new year. We talk canola and wheat futures with Adam Pukalo of Ventum Financial. -Kevin Hursh of SaskAgToday.com looks at the crop price trends from last year ahead of the release of the 2025 Crop Planning Guide. -Environment Canada released weather statistics for the month of December, showing another tale of two extremes. -We continue to highlight the Bison industry with Vice-President of the Canadian Bison Association Robert Johnson.

Environment Canada's David Phillips says Toronto residents should celebrate and enjoy the city's first white Christmas in four years; the percentage of early childcare educators in Ontario is falling, with wages being cited as the primary reason for the lack of retention; and, an Ontario man is feeling buyer's remorse after he purchased lawn mower equipment from social media, only to not receive the product.

Guest host Amy Bell takes us through stormy weather, holiday films and dealing with conflict at family gatherings. Storms with high winds are in the B.C. forecast this holiday season. Environment Canada gives an update on how it could affect celebrations and travel. Then, we discuss favourite holiday-themed movies with UBC media studies professor Christine Evans joins to discuss what makes a Christmas classic. Finally, we have to holiday gatherings with family and friends can be difficult for some. We'll hear some ways to navigate tricky situations, and survive the season without losing your cool.

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.

On Friday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Adam Pukalo from Ventum Financial talks canola and wheat prices and how much the Stats Canada crop production estimates report played a role in the markets' movement. -A made-in-Saskatchewan cloud-based app that helps agronomists and farmers won big at a recent tech event. -Federal Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay defended the Liberal Government's changes to the Capital Gains Tax, made earlier this year. -Environment Canada released weather stats for the month of November, showing a stark contrast between the first and second half of the month.

Environment Canada says a new fall storm will bring winds gusting up to 110 km/h to southwestern British Columbia on Friday, potentially causing more outages and travel disruption. We get the latest forecast and ask viewers how they prepare for severe weather events. Then, Gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to take more of your questions.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Bank of Canada reduced its interest rate by 0.5 per cent. Ventum Financial's Adam Pukalo weighs in on this morning's decision. -Harvest Showdown in Yorkton is a week away and another ag conference in Saskatoon is a month away. -We continue to chat with Terri Lang about her 36 years with Environment Canada as a Meteorologist.

On Wednesday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The second stop for the 620 CKRM Ranch Roundup was at the Wilner/Elbow Community Pasture. -Farm Credit Canada says farmland values across Canada increased in the first six months of 2024. -As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, there is concern that fertilizer waste housed in facilities around the State will be scattered. -Environment Canada says the weather in September was warmer than normal and mostly dry except for a thunderstorm that brought various amounts of rain across the province.

Meteorologist David Jones has been forecasting & broadcasting weather for decades. His passion is communicating weather to decision-makers. For his dedicated service to media and emergency managers in British Columbia, he was awarded the Rube Hornstein Medal for excellence in operational meteorology in 2015.  A keen powder hound, Jones was the Environment Canada lead for a collaboration with Avalanche Canada to help avalanche forecasters better understand the mountain meteorology of British Columbia. Avalanche Canada and Parks Canada avalanche forecasters now leverage the insights of Canadian meteorologists through online weather briefings and a website (https://avalanche.ca/weather/forecast) fed by weather service graphics. For his team's efforts, Avalanche Canada presented him with their 2015 Service Award. In retirement, Jones created The Whistler Powder Picker, a daily social media video for hounds. The Picker is a seriously fun and educational 90 second video packed with key information for hard-core skiers, riders, & sledders in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor. Jones uses an unusual ensemble technique – the Super Dave Ensemble - to crush snowfall forecasts while wearing funny hats and delivering a one-of-a-kind service. 00:00 Introduction to David Jones 00:01 David's Meteorological Journey 00:48 The Failure of Expertise 02:24 Climate Resilience and Health 04:19 Misconceptions About Severe Weather 04:32 Extreme Weather Events and Protocols 08:20 The Role of Communication in Meteorology 09:08 Challenges in Modern Meteorology 09:36 Fire Weather Forecasting 10:35 Heat Waves and Public Safety 11:19 Atmospheric Rivers and Communication Failures 16:18 The Impact of Government Interference 17:46 The Importance of Accurate Weather Alerts 19:46 The Role of Media in Weather Reporting 28:06 Historical Weather Events 33:53 Debunking Climate Models and Predictions 34:49 The Role of Professional Storytellers in Weather Reporting 35:41 Challenges of Being a Spokesperson 38:54 Critique of Canadian Weather Services 42:33 Personal Reflections on Climate Change and Meteorology 47:12 Heat Waves and Public Perception 48:21 The Complexity of Weather Forecasting 52:46 The Impact of Media on Weather Communication 01:01:05 Final Thoughts and Future Directions Substack: https://powderpicker.substack.com/ Also: https://climatepicker.substack.com/ X: https://x.com/powderpicker ========= AI summaries of all of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL89cj_OtPeenLkWMmdwcT8Dt0DGMb8RGR X: https://twitter.com/TomANelson Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomn.substack.com/about

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for today and possibly days to come, with humidex values approaching 40 degrees. Most of us are not used to those kinds of temperatures, and that means we aren't used to taking precautions to protect our health in the blazing heat and high humidity. Dr. Itai Malkin is a Medical Officer of Health in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Environment Canada has issued several heat warnings for parts of Vancouver Island and inland sections of coastal B.C. We get the latest from CBC's science and climate specialist Darius Mahdavi, and Dr. David McVea, public health physician with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, and discuss how residents can prepare for the hot weather. And then, our gardening columnist Brian Minter is back to answer your questions and share his advice for caring for your garden as the weather gets warmer.

Jim rants about his issues before the stories of the day are discussed on the Rundown Panel with guests Jon Liedtke and Tim Powers. On the Deep Dive we find out how hot its going to get this summer with David Phillips - Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada

Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan. actualastronomy@gmail.com Joining us today is Alister Ling,  Bio: Alister Ling has been watching the skies since missing Comet West in 1976. He has been a regular contributor to Astronomy Magazine and Deep Sky magazine, which is a much sought after out of print publication for visual deep sky observers. His longtime passion has been moonrise / set times…hey I need some for the Calendar Preamble. Before retirement, Alister was an operational weather forecaster for Environment Canada, with a focus on aviation meteorology.    Turbulence is a phenomenon that operates across a huge range of scale. In this podcast we're keeping the discussion to typical scenarios for the amateur astronomer.    Concluding Listener Message: Just a reminder we will be taking a week or so off over the Holidays we'll be back on January 1st 2024. Thanks to everyone for listening and you can always send us your show ideas, observations and questions to the email address above.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

This week- Senior climatologist at Environment Canada, David Phillips, returns to the airwaves to educate and entertain us with his favourite weather stories.  Also, Do palm trees come from Florida? The answer will amaze you! Listen. Laugh, and learn with Nick and Roy. Order a special birthday or holiday message for your loved ones, visit www.nickandroy.com/birthdays