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Environment Canada taking Weatheradio off the air | CBC News
- Environment Canada will shut down its Weatheradio network and the Hello Weather service on March 16, 2026.
- The move affects transmitters across Canada, including Sudbury and other northeastern Ontario sites.
- Officials say Weatheradio and Hello Weather are obsolete, driven by cost and maintenance challenges.
- Annual operating costs for Weatheradio are about $4 million per year.
- Decommissioning is expected to cost about $2.5 million over two years.
- The Canadian Coast Guard will keep marine forecasts available alongside other services.
- Some backcountry travelers relied on Weatheradio when out of cell service.
- Canadians are advised to use WeatherCAN app and satellite options for forecasts.
- The article notes ongoing satellite service trials by telecoms to support remote communication.
- Experts warn marine forecasts could be affected without full Weatheradio coverage.
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