A potentially very strong El Niño is developing ahead of Canada’s 2026–27 winter. Here’s what current forecasts suggest for each region — and why the environmental effects could last well into 2027.
Lake Ontario carried an Indigenous-derived name centuries before either Canada or the United States existed. A U.S. president may alter American federal maps, but he cannot rename Canada’s waters—or erase the history behind their name.
The Great Divide: How Canada Controls and Protects the Great Lakes The Great Lakes aren’t just a scenic backdrop for a Sunday drive; they are the lifeblood of North America. Holding roughly 20% of the world’s surface freshwater, they provide drinking water for one in four Canadians and support billions of dollars in economic activity. […]