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Environment Canada
Environment Canada (EC) (French: Environnement Canada), legally incorporated as the Department of the Environment under the Department of the Environment Act (R.S., 1985, c. E-10 ), is the department of the Government of Canada with responsibility for coordinating environmental policies and programs as well as preserving and enhancing the natural environment and renewable resources. The powers, duties and functions of the Minister of the Environment extend to and include matters relating to: "preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment, including water, air, soil, flora and fauna; conserve Canada's renewable resources; conserve and protect Canada's water resources; forecast daily weather conditions and warnings, and provide detailed meteorological information to all of Canada; enforce rules relating to boundary waters; and coordinate environmental policies and programs for the federal Government." Its ministerial headquarters is located in les Terrasses de la Chaudière, Gatineau, Quebec.
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Edmonton Journal
March 14, 2018
A swathe of warm air high over the city is trapping pollution in Edmonton, St. Albert and Sherwood Park, prompting Environment Canada to issue an air quality advisory Tuesday. The Air Quality Health Index was at seven on a scale of 10, or “high risk,” and a haze was visible in downtown Edmonton onÃâà...
CBC.ca
March 14, 2018
Some parts of eastern and northern New Brunswick, including Miramichi and Bathurst, could get 50 centimetres or more Tuesday night and Wednesday, according to Environment Canada. Moncton could get up to 35 centimetres of snow, but it will likely be mixed with rain Wednesday morning and in theÃâà...
CBC.ca
March 14, 2018
Environment Canada's winter storm warning for Prince County, and wind warnings for Queens and Kings, remain in effect as a low-pressure system lingers ... The rest of the province will see those strong winds as well, Environment Canada said, which could damage buildings, such as roof shingles andÃâà...
VOCM
March 14, 2018
As spring draws near and temperatures rise, so does the risk of flooding. Environment Canada is advising folks across the province to take steps to avoid flood damage ahead of a thaw. Rain is forecast to spread across most of the island tomorrow. Partnered with strong winds and mild temperatures it willÃâà...
HalifaxToday.ca
March 12, 2018
Environment Canada says significant snow possible for Nova Scotia this week. In an update Sunday morning, they say the system has yet to develop and few details are known for certain. 0. a day ago by: HalifaxToday Staff. 010317-halifax-snow-storm-winter-wave-1024x576. The Wave sculpture along the HalifaxÃâà...
Toronto Star
March 6, 2018
Environment Canada is calling for a 60 per cent of flurries for the next three days. Bring your mittens when you head out for your dog walks this week. The winter ... Environment Canada says the expected flurries may turn to rain. After a cloudy and gloomy week, the sun is back in the forecast for SaturdayÃâà...
CBC.ca
December 31, 1999
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for London, Parkhill, Strathroy, Komoka and parts of Middlesex County. Snow that's heavy at times is being forecast for Thursday and early Friday morning. The weather agency says a band of snow over Lake Huron is going to pivot southwardÃâà...
The Pilot
December 31, 1999
Environment Canada adjusts weather warnings ahead of system approaching N.L.. The Pilot ... Environment Canada has fined tuned its weather alerts for Newfoundland in advance of an approaching low pressure system that will bring some intense winter weather back to the island. Winter storm warningsÃâà...
CBC.ca
December 31, 1999
Environment Canada issued a winter storm warning for P.E.I. in advance of a weather system moving over the province on Friday night and into Saturday. Snow started falling on P.E.I. about noon on Thursday, the first of two weather systems that will bring snow to the Island before the weekend.
Toronto Star
December 31, 1999
It will be a sunny and cool start for the weekend as students gear up for March Break. Environment Canada is calling for seasonal temperatures for Toronto in the upcoming days. Friday will be mainly cloudy with 40 per cent chance of flurries and a high of 3 C along with winds coming from the northwest atÃâà...
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