Heat wave keeping Nova Scotia farmers busy

17-07-2025

These hazy summer days are not lazy for farmers. Hot, dry conditions mean they are working long hours to keep a handle on things. Jane Sponagle has the story.

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P.E.I. growers hoping for steady dose of rain at halfway point of season

CBC

12 minutes ago

P.E.I. growers hoping for steady dose of rain at halfway point of season

Island farmers are grateful for the rain that fell so far this month, but most say it isn't enough. The owner of a local fruit orchard would like to see 'an inch a week' of rain between now and harvesting time. CBC's Nancy Russell explains.

Corn, and its sweat, is cranking up the heat for midwesterners in the U.S. But how is the crop affecting those north of the border?

CBC

2 days ago

Corn, and its sweat, is cranking up the heat for midwesterners in the U.S. But how is the crop affecting those north of the border?

It's corn season in Quebec but the tasty treat can play a role in how sweaty temperatures. In the U.S., the crop is cranking up the heat due to a natural plant process.

Ottawa to see 30 C temperatures all weekend

CTV News

3 days ago

CTV News

Ottawa to see 30 C temperatures all weekend

People sit on the recreational dock at Dow's Lake on Thursday. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa) It will be a hot and humid weekend in Ottawa, with temperatures hitting 30 C and the humidex making it feel like 35. Environment Canada's forecast calls for light rain to end Friday morning and then clearing today. High 28 C with the humidex making it feel like 35. Partly cloudy tonight. Low 16 C. Saturday will be mainly sunny. High 30 C. Sunday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 30 C. The hot and humid weather will continue next week. Monday will be sunny with a high of 32 C. Tuesday will see a mix of sun and cloud with a 40 per cent chance of showers. High 30 C. Weather warnings lifted The severe thunderstorm watch and warning have been lifted after a series of storms moved across the national capital region last night. Environment Canada says 8.4 mm of rain was recorded at the Ottawa Airport on Thursday. Ottawa has received 48 mm of rain so far in June.