Western Canada

Extreme cold has moved over Western Canada from the Arctic, bringing wind chill values approaching -50 to some areas, surprising even residents who know how to deal with cold winters. 

The forecaster says the arctic air mass has settled over Yukon and the Northwest Territories with temperatures near -40 C and wind chill drop to to -55 before temperatures turn more seasonal by Saturday. 

Alberta Wildfire says it saw an average number of wildfires last year, but the area burned across the province set a record.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her province has begun talks with British Columbia as part of a push to greatly expand the reach of Canadian natural gas to more foreign markets.

Canadians' hearts may be brimming with pride as Canada Day approaches, but a new poll suggests their minds aren't full of the knowledge needed to pass a citizenship test.

People in parts of Alberta and British Columbia are returning home after wildfire evacuation orders were lifted.

The $70-million joint investment will see the two companies commission up to 20 CNG stations over the next five years.

After announcing its purchase of 56 gas stations from the parent company of Sobeys on Thursday, December 15, 2022, Shell Canada is on the lookout for other potential acquisitions as it seeks to grow its retail fuel footprint across the country.

The organization representing Canada's oil and gas drilling sector is asking the federal government to create a new tax credit it says it needs to help the industry decarbonize.

Settlement agencies across the country have joined forces to support Ukrainians arriving through a federal emergency program at three airports, Canada's immigration minister said on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

Rookie Ontario MP Leslyn Lewis is taking a second run at the Conservative leadership.

Western Canada must urgently address the threats posed by highly destructive wildfires or face deadly and costly consequences, says a group of forest and environmental experts from British Columbia and the United States. 

A combination of intense heat and drought conditions is causing wildfires in Western Canada to generate their own weather systems, experts say.

Help is on the way for Canadian farmers and ranchers severely affected by this year's drought.

Canada's environment minister says extreme weather conditions across the country should be a wake-up call for people resisting taking action against climate change.