'Tornadoes over water' spotted in Eastern Canada this summer
Marc-André Bourgeois-Gaudet was in his boat off the shores of Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que., last Friday when he saw several funnel clouds descending from the sky like tornadoes.
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Warming waters in the Gulf of St. Lawrence affecting animal life
From great white sharks around Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine to lobsters conquering new territory, oceanographers say the warming of the Gulf of St. Lawrence is having an impact on the creatures that live in its unique ecosystem.
Trudeau announces $300-million relief fund for storm-battered Atlantic Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, announced a $300-million fund to help the East Coast recover from the ravages of post-tropical storm Fiona.
CRA extends tax deadlines in Atlantic Canada because of Fiona
The federal government is extending tax relief to people, businesses and charities affected by post-tropical storm Fiona in Atlantic Canada.
Quebec Liberal leader goes on media blitz in final campaign push
Anglade is scheduled to conduct no fewer than six media interviews in Montreal and Quebec City before attending a gala this evening in the provincial capital for young student achievers.
One of the strongest storms ever to smack Canada gusts up to 161 kilometres per hour
The Cape Breton Regional Municipality has declared a state of emergency as post-tropical storm Fiona — one of the strongest storms to ever strike Canada's East Coast — continues to lash the island.
Thousands of Quebec birds drop dead from avian flu
The carcasses of thousands of white gannets have been covering the shores of Quebec's Îles-de-la-Madeleine for the last two weeks, victims of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Ottawa imposes new rules to protect fragile population of right whales
Canada has rolled out new measures to protect the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, but federal officials insisted on Thursday, February 28, 2020, the rules won't lead to more of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Bay of Fundy being closed to fishing.
Quebecers to decide in 2022 whether they want to change electoral system
Quebecers will decide during a referendum held in conjunction with the 2022 provincial election whether to change how they vote in future elections.
Poor weather prevents attempt to free entangled North Atlantic right whale
Poor weather conditions have forced a whale rescue team to postpone its bid to disentangle a North Atlantic right whale from fishing gear that is trailing from its head.
Spate of right whale deaths has almost wiped out recent population gains
Confirmation this week that a sixth North Atlantic right whale has died in Canadian waters is devastating for the endangered species because recent growth in the population has been virtually wiped out, a leading whale expert said on Friday, June 28, 2019.
Transport Canada implements speed limits following death of another right whale
Transport Canada has implemented a speed restriction for vessels in the western part of the Gulf of St. Lawrence following yet another death of the endangered North Atlantic right whale on Wednesday, June 26, 2019.
On Labour Day, two Quebec parties promise $15 minimum wage if elected
Quebec's campaigning politicians appealed to workers on Labour Day on Monday, September 3, 2018, with two parties promising to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Storm-battered Quebec towns preparing for effects of changing climate
The windswept archipelago of Iles-de-la-Madeleine used to spend most of every winter firmly encased in the ice of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, protected from the worst effects of winter storms.