3 d. ago Kiskatinaw River fire situations stabilize after weekend rainfall in B.C.

DAWSON CREEK — The BC Wildfire Service says the Kiskatinaw River fire in the province’s northeast has stabilized thanks to rain over the weekend. BC Wildfire Service fire behaviour analyst Neal McLoughlin says in a video post on Sunday that a low-pressure system had moved into the region, bringing cloudy skies and soaking rain, with […]

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2 w. ago Vicious cycle: Wildfire smoke and wind a growing threat in Alberta

“Air pollution, exacerbated by wildfire smoke, is the leading environmental risk to health in Canada."

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2 w. ago ‘Albertans know that they have options’: Alberta Tory MPs warn Carney not to ignore threat of separatism

A poll conducted by Leger found that 77 per cent of Conservatives say they understand the province's desire for independence

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2 w. ago Oil Holds Gains With Focus on US Inventories, Canada Wildfires

Oil steadied after two days of gains as signs of shrinking US inventories were offset by rain that slowed the growth of some blazes that had shut in Canadian production.

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2 w. ago Oil Edges Lower With Focus on US Inventories, Canada Wildfires

Oil slipped after two days of gains as signs of shrinking US inventories were offset by rain that slowed the growth of some blazes that had shut in Canadian production.

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2 w. ago Alberta Fire Threat Stabilizes as Rain Slows Some Blazes’ Growth

Alberta’s wildfire threat stabilized as rain slowed the growth of some blazes that have forced evacuations and shut about 7% of Canada’s daily oil production.

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2 w. ago Wildfires in Alberta Pose Growing Threat to Canada’s Oil Output

Wildfires are threatening about 4% of Canada’s crude output as a blaze in Alberta’s oil sands region spreads and approaches major production sites.

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