28 h. ago Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to ‘get serious’ about wildfires, criticizes forest ban

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says the federal government needs to do more to fight Canada’s devastating forest fires. Speaking to reporters Wednesday in Ottawa, the Alberta MP accused Ottawa of “inaction” on wildfires. She also blamed that lack of action for new measures restricting activities in the forests of two provinces — […]

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3 d. ago Wildfires are burning out of control in Ontario's cottage country right now

A forest fire in the Burnt River area of Ontario's cottage country continues to burn out of control, with water bombers and fire crews from multiple stations working tirelessly to contain the flames. As of Sunday afternoon, approximately 27 hectares (or just over a quarter of a square kilometre) of forest remained actively burning in the community, located just about an hour and a half northeast of Toronto.The fire, which first broke out on Friday, has since drawn a major emergency response, including both ground crews and aerial support. Firefighters from three Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) stations are actively battling the blaze, supported by the Trent Lakes Fire Service and multiple Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) teams from the Haliburton detachment. Reinforcements from North Bay are also attending to help bolster the effort. 🔥 As of Aug 11, 27 ha fire in Burnt River. 7 crews on scene; air support ready. Hot, dry, windy weather could worsen ...

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5 d. ago Hot, dry weather in Atlantic Canada prompts fire bans and increased penalties for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans, stiff fines and possible imprisonment for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans and stiff fines for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago N.S. and N.B. close forests to the public as Newfoundland increases fines, threatens imprisonment

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public use

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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5 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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9 d. ago How a fish fell from the sky and sparked a fire in this B.C. village

By the utility pole where the fire started was a charred fish, and nearby that was an osprey nest with ‘an unhappy camper’ who lost his dinner

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9 d. ago How a fish fell from the sky and sparked a fire outside this B.C. village

By the utility pole where the fire started was a charred fish, and nearby that was an osprey nest with ‘an unhappy camper’ who lost his dinner

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9 d. ago Parts of southern Ontario remain under air quality statement amid wildfire smoke

A stretch of southern Ontario remains under a special air quality statement today amid smoke from wildfires burning in parts of the country. Environment Canada says smoke from forest fires can cause reduced air quality and visibility that can fluctuate throughout the day. It says parts of the province, from Windsor to the Greater Toronto […]

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1 week ago Canada Wildfires Worsen Air Quality Across Midwest, Northeast US

Smoke and grit from hundreds of forest fires have spread across large parts of Canada and the northern US, sending air quality across the Midwest and northeast US and Toronto to unhealthy levels.

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1 week ago Canada Fires Worsen Air Quality Across Midwest, Northeast US

Smoke and grit from hundreds of forest fires have spread across large parts of Canada and the northern US, sending air quality across the Midwest and northeast US and Toronto to unhealthy levels.

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3 w. ago Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August, federal officials said on Friday. More than 5.5 million hectares of land have burned so far this year, more than double the 10-year average for […]

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