National

A look at Environment Canada's top 10 weather events for 2025

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 18 Dec, 2025 12:07 PM

Environment Canada has released its annual list of top 10 weather events. Here's the list for 2025, unranked:

1. Arctic Ocean storm surge floods Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T.

2. Drought deepens across much of the country

3. When everything froze: Major ice storm brings Ontario to a standstill

4. May heat wave and dry conditions intensify wildfires in Manitoba

5. Western Canada bakes in record late-summer heat

6. Storm havoc sweeps the Prairies

7. Memorable snowstorms blanket central and Eastern Canada

8. Canada’s second-worst wildfire year on record

9. Powerful thunderstorms sweep central and eastern Ontario

10. Powerful November storm overshadows hurricane season

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Sources Foundation’s Isle of Dreams Fundraiser Raises Over $550K for Youth Services

Waves of generosity washed ashore at Isle of Dreams fundraiser this past Saturday, helping Sources Foundation sail past its fundraising goal to raise more than $550,000. Presented by Save-On-Foods and Scotiabank, the tropical-themed annual signature charity event welcomed over 200 guests to Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club - all united by one purpose: to help young people access the supports they need in a timely manner.

Sources Foundation’s Isle of Dreams Fundraiser Raises Over $550K for Youth Services

Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes

The British Columbia government has brought in new rules that limit when an employer can ask for a sick note, saving doctors the burden of writing them and preventing patients from spreading their illness even further.

Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes

Bank of Canada mulled later timing for October rate cut, deliberations show

The Bank of Canada's governing council was on the same page about the need to lower its benchmark interest rate last month — but the exact timing of the cut was up for debate.

Bank of Canada mulled later timing for October rate cut, deliberations show

Poilievre says he won't be changing his leadership style after caucus departures

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt response on Wednesday when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style.