Canadians mark 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic
A ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic was held Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax. (Hafsa Arif/CTV Atlantic)
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Smoke, heat and risk of thunderstorm in the Maritimes
CTV Atlantic meteorologist Kalin Mitchell has details on Thursday's heat and a risk of thunderstorms for parts of New Brunswick. CTV Atlantic meteorologist Kalin Mitchell has details on Thursday's heat and a risk of thunderstorms for parts of New Brunswick. As sunny and hotter June weather extends through the middle of the week, a risk of thunderstorms develops for parts of New Brunswick Thursday. Haze in the sky There is a very thin haze of wildfire smoke present high aloft of the Maritimes on Wednesday. It is high enough to not impact air quality. There is a chance that during the night some of the smoke may start to mix down closer to the surface, especially in northern New Brunswick. I would still rate the risk of any impact to air quality as low. The presence of the smoke can produce sunsets with more orange and red hues. The thin haze of smoke may continue to be present over parts of the region on Thursday. Smoke satellite The grey film show over the Maritimes on this satellite image courtesy of the College of DuPage is smoke from the western wildfires located high aloft in the atmosphere. Heating up Temperatures stepped up across the Maritimes on Wednesday as a high-pressure ridge moved more directly into place. High temperatures on Wednesday are expected to reach the mid-to-high 20s across much of the region with some communities in northern New Brunswick approaching the low 30s. Temperatures are more moderate on the Bay of Fundy coastline of New Brunswick and direct Atlantic coastal areas of Nova Scotia. Those locations are more exposed to the southwest wind coming in off cooler ocean waters. It will be a warmer-to-milder Wednesday night with most low temperatures not expected to fall below the high-single digits and low-teens. Similar hot weather is expected on Thursday. Spotty showers on Friday may cool parts of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. A more widespread cooling of temperatures is expected on the weekend for the Maritimes. Thursday Hotter early June weather again on Thursday. A risk of thunderstorms in New Brunswick. Risk of Thursday thunderstorms The building heat and humidity will increase the energy available for thunderstorms to develop across western and northern areas of New Brunswick tomorrow. A weak cold front moving in from the west will act as a trigger for the thunderstorms. The period of greatest risk extends from early afternoon through mid-evening, the hours of about 2 p.m. through 9 p.m. Any ongoing thunderstorms should be in the process of weaking 9 p.m. to midnight. Front The building heat and humidity combined with a weather front from the west triggering thunderstorm development in New Brunswick tomorrow. Aside from lightning, which is dangerous anytime, hazards with the thunderstorms could include locally strong wind gusts, brief downpours, and small hail. When thunder roars head indoors, wait 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder to head back outside. Environment Canada host a resource to keep track of lightning danger here. The presence of wildfire smoke can sometimes inhibit the development of thunderstorms as, if it is thick enough, it can reduce daytime heating from the sun. Any remaining smoke above the Maritimes on Thursday is expected to be faint enough to not factor into the risk of thunderstorms. Thursday storm The risk of thunderstorms Thursday will be in western and northern areas of New Brunswick.
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01-06-2025
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Maritimers step up in generosity again for IWK Telethon
Watch the 41st annual IWK Telethon for Children on CTV and support Maritime children and families in need. Every year, Maritimers rally behind a cause that is close to home and touches countless lives – and that's supporting the IWK Health Centre through the IWK Telethon for Children. The telethon – broadcast live on CTV Atlantic – brings in millions each year for the IWK, which is an internationally renowned children's and women's hospital. But the hospital itself does need help, said IWK Foundation President and CEO Jennifer Gillivan, because government funding only goes so far. 'It's an old building and it needs upgrades,' said Gillivan. 'We need new technology. It keeps changing. So, we need better equipment, all the time. We have new programs and research, and it drives new ways to treat kids and patients.' Now in its 41st year, the IWK Telethon has become a powerful showing of the generosity of community, which is always there to support the cause. IWK Telethon Volunteers operate the call-in donation lines at the 41st annual IWK Telethon on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Jesse Thomas/CTV Atlantic) Last year, it raised a record $7.5 million for its 40th anniversary. Even when times are tough financially for people, Gillivan said Maritimers step up in generosity. 'There's something right about a community when they know to put kids and women first,' said Gillivan. 'To actually support them in this way, there's just something right about that.' It's no small task to pull off the telethon and TV broadcast, but it's a labour of love for the roughly 400 volunteers and those working in front of the cameras, telling the stories, and those behind the cameras helping to deliver the show. IWK Telethon Former CTV Atlantic chief anchor Steve Murphy and former CTV News at Five host Jayson Baxter share a laugh during the 41st IWK Telethon on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Jesse Thomas/CTV Atlantic) 'I don't think people realize how much work has gone into building the set, writing the scripts and finding those patient stories,' said CTV's Liz Rigney, who is also the lead producer of the IWK Telethon. 'There is a big team, and everyone is so happy and so proud at the end of this production.' The IWK Telethon is about raising money for the hospital but at the heart of it, it's about highlighting the patient stories and the real lives and families who have been touched by the incredible work and staff who make a difference at the IWK. 'I can't believe the level of skill, the knowledge, and the genius of the people who work at the IWK,' said Rigney. 'I don't think people understand, it's a world class facility and we're so happy to support it with the telethon.' The IWK Telethon runs until 6 p.m. Sunday. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
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29-05-2025
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Little relief next few days for hot, smoky conditions in central, western Canada
Thursday will be warm and sunny but more wet weather is expected for parts of the Maritimes. CTV Atlantic Chief Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell has the latest. Thursday will be warm and sunny but more wet weather is expected for parts of the Maritimes. CTV Atlantic Chief Meteorologist Kalin Mitchell has the latest. Warm Thursday ahead, but more wet weather on the way A broad ridge of heat and high pressure will largely remain in place for the Prairies and Northern Ontario as the area continues to be impacted by soaring temperatures and wildfire smoke. Ridge A broad ridge of high pressure is creating hot, dry conditions in the Prairies. The high pressure also keeping heavy wildfire smoke trapped near the surface impacting air quality. Heat warnings Heat warnings continued into Thursday for much of Alberta. Daytime highs are expected to near or reach above 30 degrees for many communities. A slight move down in temperatures is expected for Friday with daytime highs in the mid-to-high 20s. Temperature then rebounds on Saturday with highs returning to the high-20s and possibly 30 C. There will be a more significant cool down for Alberta Sunday. Much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba remain hot into the weekend as well. Northern areas of both provinces are expected to cool on Sunday. Cooler air will arrive for southern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba on Monday. Monday temps Warm to hot weather continues for much of the Prairies into the start of the weekend. A more significant lowering of temperature expected Sunday into Monday. Air quality Thick plumes of wildfire smoke are impacting air quality across much of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and parts of Northern Ontario on Thursday. The primary pollutant from wildfire smoke is fine particulate matter designated as PM2.5. That is particles that 2.5 micrometres or smaller in diameter, far finer than even a single strand of human hair. Those under a Special Air Quality Statement are advised to limit time outdoors and to consider rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events. Those areas under an Air Quality Warning are advised that during heavy smoke conditions, everyone's health can be put at risk. Limiting time outdoors is necessary during those type of conditions. Common symptoms include eye, nose, and throat irritation that may also be accompanied by headaches and a cough. Air quality Coloured borders containing areas under Air Quality Statements and Warnings. Much of the grey seem on the map is wildfire smoke visible from satellite weather imagery. Wildfire smoke is being advected northward in Saskatchewan on Thursday. There is more to the west and southwest in Manitoba, taking some of it into Northern Ontario. A general southward movement of the smoke is expected on Friday. That may result in improved conditions for parts of Northern Ontario away from the direct border area with Manitoba. Wildfire smoke will continue to impact large areas of Saskatchewan and Manitoba on Friday. It is likely to become thickest for southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba. Smoke is then expected to move northward again from the wildfires in Saskatchewan on Saturday. Smoke from the wildfires in Manitoba will continue to move southward at the start of the weekend. Friday smoke A general south/southwestern movement is expected for smoke sourced from the wildfires on Friday. Rain outlook The most significant rain-producing weather system for the Prairies will be a low-pressure system that develops near Jasper National Park in Alberta on Saturday. The low is forecast to move east to the border of Saskatchewan before being directed nearly due north into the Northwest Territories by the prevailing ridge of high pressure over Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The bulk of the rain with that system is expected to fall in path across central/northern areas of Alberta as well as the extreme northwestern corner of Saskatchewan. It will likely benefit the northern Alberta wildfires with some rain. There is only an outside chance of a helpful amount of rain reaching some of the larger wildfire areas in Saskatchewan. On Monday, a weak weather front trailing to the south of that low may bring some scattered showers along with a risk of thunderstorms to southeastern Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba. On the plus side, cooler air does follow in behind that front and results in the fall in temperatures expected across the Prairies Sunday into Monday. Hot, dry stretch for Maritimes nearing end Thankfully, the wildfire situation has not been as impactful in the Maritimes. That said, the stretch of hot, dry days has elevated the fire danger rating into the High range for most of the region. All three Maritime provinces are instituting a burn ban on domestic category-one burning. There are showers and rain in the forecast for the days ahead as well as a general lowering of temperature. Isolated showers are possible Thursday evening and night in northern and central areas of New Brunswick. A round of showers moves into southwestern Nova Scotia overnight. Those showers will continue to move up the Atlantic coastline of Nova Scotia Friday morning followed by sunny breaks for the afternoon. Saturday A chance of showers on Friday but wet weather expected to be more widespread Saturday. Scattered showers will develop in New Brunswick Friday afternoon into evening. There is a risk of thunderstorms developing with the showers in the northern areas of that province on Friday. A low-pressure system moving in out of the northeastern U.S. will bring widespread rain and showers to the region on Saturday.
