1 week ago B.C. wildfire outlook more like August, not September, officials say

"As of (Wednesday) afternoon, there are 155 active wildfires burning around British Columbia, with 12 starts in the last 24 hours," Parmar added.

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1 week ago Crew safe after BC Wildfire Service helicopter ‘forced landing’ near Pemberton

The helicopter was carrying an initial attack crew that was responding to one of several active wildfires near Pemberton, a BC Wildfire Service spokesperson said.

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1 week ago Rescue underway after BC Wildfire Service helicopter ‘forced landing’ near Pemberton

The helicopter was carrying an initial attack crew that was responding to one of several active wildfires near Pemberton, a BC Wildfire Service spokesperson said.

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1 week ago Alberta polio survivors fear ‘horrifying’ virus could return

Polio has been eradicated in Canada for over 30 years, but doctors warn if vaccine rates continue to decline, it could open the door to a return of the devastating virus.

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1 week ago Much of Alberta, Saskatchewan under a blanket of wildfire smoke, air quality warnings

People living across much of Alberta and Saskatchewan were being warned again on Tuesday to avoid strenuous outdoor activity as wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region.

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2 w. ago Wildfire number surges to about 140 in B.C. amid hot, dry conditions

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the number of active blazes in the province has nearly tripled since mid-week as hot and dry conditions persist alongside the potential for more lightning starts. It says there are about 140 wildfires burning across the province as of Saturday, climbing from just 68 on Wednesday. The […]

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2 w. ago Wildfires increase as lightning hits hot, dry areas of southern B.C.

The number of wildfires has ticked up in British Columbia as a hot, sunny week ended with thunderstorms and lightning in southern areas of the province. BC Wildfire Service figures on Friday showed close to 90 active blazes, up from 68 on Wednesday, with about two dozen classified as burning out of control. The service’s […]

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2 w. ago Active wildfires jump as heat warnings continue for parts of B.C.

B.C. Wildfire Service figures Thursday morning show 78 active blazes, up from 68 on Wednesday, with 16 new starts and eight fires declared out over the past 24 hours.

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2 w. ago Foreign workers continue to ‘take the jobs’ from young Canadians, Poilievre warns

Conservative leader urges feds to follow through on vow to reduce immigration to manageable numbers

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2 w. ago ‘Extremely challenging’: N.W.T. wildfire prompts community evacuation notice

Officials in Northwest Territories say they are preparing for “extremely challenging” wildfire activity this week as they tell residents of a First Nation community to prepare for a possible evacuation. Officials say a 100-square-kilometre wildfire burning southwest of Whatì is the territory’s No. 1 priority fire. In a public update, territorial officials say Thursday is […]

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3 w. ago N.B. wildfires: 33 active fires across the province, 4 ‘out of control’

As of Tuesday morning, there were 33 active wildfires in New Brunswick, including four listed as being 'out of control.'

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3 w. ago B.C. fire numbers drop, with blaze near Vernon being held and evacuation order lifted

There are about 80 active wildfires in the province, including five burning out of control

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3 w. ago Canada’s wildfire season is ‘not slowing down,’ warns minister

Canada's Emergency Management Minister provided an update on Monday about the current wildfire activity, especially in western provinces and on the East Coast.

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4 w. ago New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze remains out of control as others appear

The massive wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., is one of 17 active fires throughout the province, including four that are said to be 'out of control.'

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