Winnipeg is currently experiencing a heat dome, and meteorologist Colleen Bready has the latest forecast on how long it will last. In her update for May 29, 2026, she provides current conditions and an extended outlook.
Current Weather Conditions
The heat dome has brought scorching temperatures to the region, with highs expected to remain above seasonal norms. Bready explains that the dome is being caused by a high-pressure system trapping warm air.
Duration of the Heat Dome
According to Bready, the heat dome is expected to persist for several more days, with some relief possible by the weekend. She advises residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
In other news, a second teen has been arrested in connection with synagogue shootings in the GTA. Police continue their investigation into the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl, though no charges have been laid. A man who fled Canada to avoid jail for child exploitation has been extradited from the U.S.
Regional Updates
Metro Vancouver warns of possible Stage 3 water restrictions starting in June. A landslide has closed the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Revelstoke. A B.C. man was captured on camera jumping off an Alberta waterfall in a jet boat.
An Ottawa councillor criticizes DND's plan to create parking at Carling Campus, stating 'turning green space into parking is not the answer.' A six-year-old died after being found in water near Mooney's Bay. Residents in Montreal and surrounding cities are asked to reduce water consumption this summer.
Some relief at the pump for Montrealers ahead of the weekend. A wildfire evacuation order has been lifted for a county northwest of Edmonton. A protest of provincial government policies is expected to affect downtown traffic. A N.S. man charged with historic sexual offences is wanted by police.
Gas prices have gone down in the Maritimes overnight. A 'major incident' has closed a Winnipeg street, according to police. A convicted sex offender released from custody is expected to live in Winnipeg. Regina Public Schools are assessing the future of outdoor recess during extreme heat.
Two uncontrolled wildfires burn in Saskatchewan amid high fire risk. The Brantford Bulldogs head coach will lead the Hamilton Hammers. A police investigation prompted a hold and secure at Paris, Ont. schools. A driver clocked at 200 km/h was arrested after fleeing Sask. RCMP.
A vehicle stolen in Saskatoon was found in West Africa. More kids were stalked by a North Bay man charged with attempted child abduction. The U.S. blockage on the Strait of Hormuz 'will now be lifted,' says Trump. A London, Ont. physician who met a patient at a coffee shop to discuss MAID was reprimanded.
A suspect was arrested in an indecent act investigation. A Barrie restaurant owner won the lottery for the third time. Muskoka is under a high fire danger rating. Travelling to Canada for FIFA World Cup 2026? Border officers have tips. A crash closes Walker Road. Island Health issues a drug poisoning advisory in Nanaimo as overdoses rise.
A landslide closes Highway 1 from Revelstoke to Golden in B.C. Interior. 'Someone was seriously hurt,' a B.C. Mountie testifies about finding a blood-stained Audi. Police search for a 100-pound angel stolen from an Ontario cemetery. Trump meets with aides to make a 'final determination' on moving forward with the Iran deal. An ICE officer wanted for shooting a man during the Minneapolis crackdown is arrested in Texas.
Politics
Canadian and Ukrainian drone firms forge a pact to supply Ukraine's military. Advocates call on Anand to raise transnational repression concerns with China's top diplomat during a Canadian visit. China's foreign minister Wang Yi is set to meet Carney and Anand today.
Business
Gas prices fall on Middle East optimism, but no one is sure if relief will last. International Flavors and Fragrances will sell its food ingredients unit in a US$4.3 billion deal. Tin re-balances but investors are still betting on scarcity, according to Andy Home.
Health
The WHO chief lands in Congo, saying the Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped.' From K-pop to K-glow: lasers and facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism wave. Family doctors are dealing with more paperwork than a decade ago.
Entertainment
What to know about artists backing out of the Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts. CMAT calls out body shamers following BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend set. Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves, and dominates a spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee.
Sports
The Habs enter Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final down 3-1 to the dominant Hurricanes. Canada head coach Jesse Marsch is set to unveil a 26-player World Cup roster. NBA player Terry Rozier faces new bribery charges in a sports gambling sting.
Lifestyle
When Sue Tilley met Lucian Freud, it changed her life. Now a painting of her could fetch US$47 million. Milan restores a bull mosaic's testicles to former glory. What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle.
Climate & Environment
Australia launches a record US$1.4B lawsuit against 3M over 'forever chemicals' at defence bases. In the lowest place on Earth, a sea is rapidly dying, and no one can agree on how to save it. Safety warnings as nine die in water during a U.K. heatwave.
Sci-Tech
What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event. Three astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew. A Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test.
