Episode Details

For many Canadians, the holidays are synonymous with snow-covered streets and crisp winter air. But as climate change reshapes our world, London, Ontario, faces the unsettling question: are snowy Christmas mornings becoming a thing of the past? Since 2021, Christmas in the Forest City has been snowless, but 2024 brought a change. Snow squalls on Dec. 2 and a major storm on Dec. 5-6 closed schools, libraries, offices, and city services. In this episode of Almost 107, Roger Farias dives into the heart of this chilling question. Through conversations with local voices, and environmental experts, we uncover the ripple effects of changing weather patterns on the traditions, culture, tourism, environment, and sense of community. Join us to explore how climate change is rewriting our seasonal stories.