4 h. ago Costs of Manitoba’s extreme wildfire season start to take shape, evacuations ongoing

The Manitoba government has signed a $30-million contract with the Canadian Red Cross for evacuee support and other services related to this year's wildfires.

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4 d. ago Liverpool honours late star Diogo Jota in emotional Premier League curtain

Liverpool honoured Diogo Jota on Friday with a series of tributes as the Premier League season got off to an emotional start at Anfield. Jota died last month at the age of 28 alongside his brother Andre Silva when their Lamborghini went off the road in the accident in northern Spain. Just 11 days prior […]

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7 d. ago Ontario's winter forecast for 2025 has arrived and here's what's in store

As much as I hate to be the bearer of bad news, there are officially less than six weeks left of summer in Ontario, meaning it won't be long before you'll have to ditch your sunglasses for your jackets and snow boots.Although you might be hoping for a smooth transition into a fall and a late start to the snowy season, a long-range winter forecast predicts that the upcoming winter season in Ontario will be anything but stable. According to the newly-released Farmers' Almanac Winter 2025-2026 Extended Weather Forecast, the forthcoming chilly season is set to bring "traditional winter patterns," including deep freezes, snowfalls and powerful storms. Farmer's AlmanacWhile some parts of the country will face dangerous chills and deep freezes, southern Ontario will thankfully experience a bit more variability. Occasional thaws will provide brief periods of relief, although sharp cold snaps will quickly rebound, serving as a remi...

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1 week ago Extreme wildfire risk prompts closure of all Crown land in New Brunswick

Extremely dry and dangerous conditions mean that all industrial and recreational activities on Crown land are prohibited as of midnight Saturday.

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2 w. ago Nova Scotia provincial parks closing over wildfire concerns, premier states

Nova Scotia is closing all provincial parks as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday amid extreme wildfire risk, with $25K fines and restrictions in place until October 15.

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2 w. ago ‘Stay out of the woods’: N.S. provincial parks closing over wildfire concerns

Nova Scotia is closing all provincial parks as of 4 p.m. on Tuesday amid extreme wildfire risk, meaning hikers and campers in these locations will no longer be allowed.

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