Monday, March 2, 2026
P.E.I. launches new online coastal flood maps
A new online mapping tool has been launched to help businesses, not for profits, government and all Islanders identify their vulnerability to coastal flooding and…
Climate Change
P.E.I. releases Climate Change Risk Assessment
Steven Myers—P.E.I.’s environment, energy, and climate action minister—released the Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) during the sitting of the P.E.I. legislature on October 27, 2021…
Massive investment needed to ready Canada’s infrastructure for climate change: Report
A new report finds that climate change impacts could leave Canadians physically and financially under water as a warming and increasingly volatile climate damages public…
New intake launched for Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund
Catherine McKenna, minister of infrastructure and communities, has launched a new intake for the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF). “With extreme weather events becoming…
Canada must climate-proof its infrastructure investments: Report
A new report from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), prepared with support from Infrastructure Canada, makes one thing clear: how we create and maintain our…
Great Lakes communities to spend $2 billion combatting climate change
A new report reveals that Great Lakes and St. Lawrence communities will spend nearly $2 billion over next five years to combat coastal damages from…
Innovating Action on Climate Change and Water Quality through Classical Music
Numbers and data models are commonplace when it comes to the science of climate change, but adding music to the mix could be the secret…
More Frequent Wind Events Hurting Water Quality in Lake Erie: Study
Climate change is leading to poorer water quality in Lake Erie, according to a new study led by University of Guelph researchers. More frequent extreme…
MNAI Project to Help 30+ Communities Reduce Costs, Adapt to Climate Change
The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) has launched a project that will help approximately 30 Canadian local governments determine how to deliver services—such as providing…
Municipal Co-digestion—How a Provincial-Scale Initiative is Helping Reduce GHG Emissions
It’s no secret that wastewater treatment plants consume a significant amount of energy and that they contribute significantly to the total amount of greenhouse gas…
More Children and Youth Drowning as Warming Temperatures Create Unstable Lake Ice
More children and young adults are falling through the ice and fatally drowning as winters become milder and as lake ice becomes less stable, according…
New National Standards and Guidelines Developed for Increasing Flood Resilience
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation (Intact Centre) at the University of Waterloo and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have joined forces to develop…
Intact Announces Financial Commitment to Help Build More Resilient Communities
To help Canadians adapt to climate change and build more resilient communities, Intact Financial Corporation is committing more than $1.3 million to five Canadian partners. These partners…
New Model Assesses Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Great Lakes
Researchers have developed a new integrated model to evaluate the economic impacts of climate change on the Canadian Great Lakes Basin. The Great Lakes are…
New Report Examines Water and Land Management in the Prairies
The Government of Canada is taking action to address the impact of climate change on water and land resources. It is also taking action to…
Government of Ontario Launches Climate Change Impact Assessment
The Ontario government has selected a consulting team led by the Climate Risk Institute to conduct the province’s first-ever multi-sector climate change impact assessment. “Our…
New Global Initiative Aims to Boost Investment in Nature-Based Infrastructure
A new global initiative will use financial modelling and climate change projections to establish the business case for investing in nature. This will make it…
Manitoba Government to Provide Funds for Disaster Prevention and Climate Resilience Projects
Twelve projects in the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region will receive financial support through the Manitoba government’s $48-million fund for disaster prevention and climate resilience improvements. “We…
New Plan to Help Farmers in B.C. Adapt to Climate Change
Farmers on Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands will have more support to adapt to climate change following the development of the Vancouver Island…
Manitoba Issues Flood Warning for Northwestern Communities
Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has issued a flood warning related to high water entering Manitoba from Saskatchewan and potential rises along the Churchill River.…
B.C. Funding Flood Planning and Mitigation Initiatives
Twenty-four local governments and First Nations communities have been approved to receive $3.46 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding. This funding is part of the…
Manitoba Unveils New Conservation and Climate Fund
The Government of Manitoba is unveiling its new Conservation and Climate Fund that will provide up to $600,000 this fiscal year to organizations for local…
Manitoba Invests $33 Million in Projects to Improve Climate Resilience
The Manitoba government is investing $33 million to improve climate resilience and support municipalities across the province, according to an announcement by Premier Brian Pallister.…
Water Loss in Boreal Forests and Peatlands Threatens to Intensify Global Warming: Study
A group of 59 international scientists, led by researchers at McMaster University, has uncovered new information about the effects of climate change on boreal forests…